The Congress Party’s Contradictory Stance on National Security: A Case Study in Political Confusion In any mature democracy, opposition parties play a critical role in questioning the government, offering alternative policies, and ensuring transparency. However,…
Lashkar-e-Taiba Commander Abu Saifullah Khalid Killed in Pakistan: A Blow to Cross-Border Terrorism In a significant development for India’s counter-terrorism efforts, Razaullah Nizamani Khalid—also known by his aliases Abu Saifullah Khalid, Mohammed Salim, and Vinode…
Did Indira Gandhi Offer Nuclear Technology to Pakistan in 1974? A Diplomatic Gesture or a Strategic Miscalculation? In the aftermath of India’s first successful nuclear test in 1974, one of the most debated and underreported…
1. Mughal Dynasty Symbolic legacy, financially struggling. 2. Tipu Sultan’s Descendants Known lineage but largely impoverished or middle class. 3. Nizam of Hyderabad Culturally prominent, still wealthy compared to others. 4. Nawabs of Awadh (Lucknow)…
Why the Congress Is Wary of Shashi Tharoor: Fear of Reform, Relevance—and Rivalry The Indian National Congress, once the dominant political force in India, is today a party in crisis. As it struggles with successive…
Vadnagar, a modest town in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, is a treasure trove of Indian history and heritage. Though it gained contemporary attention as the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its historical significance…
The recent violent clash in Malappattam, Kannur, between CPI(M) and Youth Congress workers has once again drawn attention to a complex and historical ideological conflict within Indian politics. Triggered by the alleged vandalism of a…
India’s Muslim community is often viewed as a homogeneous group, but in reality, it is deeply stratified by caste and class, just like Hindu society. Within this structure, the Pasmandas—a term meaning “those left behind”…
In the diverse socio-political fabric of India, caste continues to play a dominant role, not only among Hindus but also within the Muslim community. One organization that has consistently raised its voice against intra-Muslim caste-based…
The relationship between India and several Turkic-majority countries—namely Turkey, Pakistan (ethnically Indians but their establishment claim inheritance of turk civilization), and Azerbaijan—is multifaceted, shaped by historical legacies, cultural identities, and geopolitical interests. It is a…