Anzac and India: A shared but forgotten camaraderie

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World War 1 continues to be remembered a century later, and the Indian troops who fought in various sectors are being acknowledged now more than ever before. Gallipoli and Anzac has emerged as a unifying national event in Australia and New Zealand and the significant Indian contribution needs to be celebrated alongside. Continue reading

Modi in Melbourne: A Community Event With Diplomatic Overtones

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Melbourne visit blended a large diaspora event with formal diplomatic engagements, including a Government House reception and discussions on trade, education, and Australia–India ties. This analysis explores the community turnout, political optics, and the broader significance of the visit. Continue reading

Trump’s Method to Madness — A Five‑Part Geopolitical Inquiry

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A Five‑Part Geopolitical Inquiry The world is shifting in ways that are uncomfortable, unpredictable, and often violent. Whether one agrees with Donald Trump’s disregard for a rules‑based order or not, his disruptive methods have shaped global behaviour in ways that … Continue reading

Trump’s Method to Madness! Part 1

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Editor’s Note: This essay is the first instalment in a five‑part series examining Donald Trump’s geopolitical method — from the architecture of his strategy to its implications across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the Indo‑Pacific. Each part can … Continue reading

Method to Madness Part II — Boots on the Ground

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Summary: Iran military preparedness is often misunderstood, shaped not only by sanctions and strategy but by the geography and caution that define how the country positions itself in any conflict. This essay examines why a U.S. ground invasion of Iran … Continue reading

Trump’s Method to Madness Part III — The Arab World in a Multipolar Middle East

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Summary: This essay examines the transformation of the Arab world from ideological blocs into economically driven, technologically ambitious states navigating a multipolar global order. It explores how the Gulf monarchies, Levantine states, and North African powers are repositioning themselves between … Continue reading

Trump’s Method to Madness — Part IV: Israel, Iran, and the Future of Regional Conflict

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Summary: This essay examines the evolving triangular relationship between Israel, Iran, and the wider Middle East, and how a returning Trump administration might reshape the region’s strategic landscape. It explores Israel’s shifting security doctrine, Iran’s expanding proxy network, the Palestinian … Continue reading

Trump’s Method to Madness — Part V: South Asia, Nuclear Realities, and the Islamic Bomb

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Trump’s Method to Madness — Part V: South Asia, Nuclear Realities, and the Islamic Bomb Summary: This essay examines South Asia through the lens of nuclear rivalry, institutional collapse, and great‑power competition. It explores the failure of SAARC, the contradictions … Continue reading

India’s Diplomatic Dissonance: Between Victimhood, Victory, and the Mirage of Might

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Pradeep Kanthan Operation Sindoor and the Sound of Silence In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s latest counter-terrorism strike against cross-border provocation, one thing stood out louder than the missiles — the silence from the South Asian neighbourhood. No statements … Continue reading

10 Mind-Bending Ideas from Friedrich Nietzsche

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Dive into the revolutionary ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche! From the concept of eternal recurrence to the power of the Übermensch, this article explores Nietzsche’s most radical philosophies that continue to challenge modern thought. Unravel his mind-bending insights and see how they shape existentialism today. Continue reading

The Story of the Sappers of 12 Field Company in the Second World War

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Left to Right: Annamalai, Ponnuswamy, Lt Sukias, Govind Swamy and Lakshmi Kanthan  This is the story of four Indians who served in the Queen Victoria’s Own Madras Sappers and Miners during the Second World War. These young men in their … Continue reading

The Death of Democracy: A Review

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There is greater knowledge today of the rise of the Nazi Party and Hitler. It should be an example of what can happen with the rise of a right-wing ideology inspired by it. Despite it, the world is witness to a rise in authoritative leadership in two major democracies. A challenge remains. Continue reading

Modi’s airstrikes have called Pak’s nuclear bluff

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He has raised the ante after Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama and numerous other Kashmir related incidents. Justified reaction to actions. This means a lot to domestic politics. Though BJP’s unpalatable solution to Kashmir is quite far. This is an area where … Continue reading

Why I am Not a Hindu

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This is the title of a book written by Kancha Illaiah[i]. I stumbled upon the book searching for Shashi Tharoor’s book titled ‘Why I am a Hindu’, which I wanted to read out of curiosity and not self-affirmation. Illaiah’s book … Continue reading

Karnataka Elections and after …

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Dangers of a one-party rule from Panchayat to Parliament will see the demise of democracy. Further, a religion backed ideology will put a strain on minorities, even with all the assurances of the BJP. It is too late for them to shed the self-created mantle of Hinduism. Karnataka elections will impact the future of democracy. Continue reading