India witnessed one of its darkest periods of internal security during the UPA regime (2004–2014), as a relentless wave of Pakistan-based terrorism claimed hundreds of innocent lives. Despite irrefutable evidence linking these attacks to Pakistani…
The Indian National Congress, once a broad-based nationalist platform, was gradually taken over and transformed into a dynastic party by the Nehru-Gandhi family. What began as a collective movement led by freedom fighters with differing…
Gujarat, a land steeped in history and heritage, is home to a remarkable array of forts that reflect the region’s turbulent past and diverse cultural legacy. From the ancient citadels of the Mauryan era to…
‘Rarest of Rare’: Malda Youth Sentenced to Death for Drowning Four Family Members in ‘Water Coffins’ In an appalling case that has disturbed the conscience of the nation, a 19-year-old youth from Malda district in…
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), once globally admired for its impartial journalism and moral authority, is facing growing criticism across religious and cultural lines. A mounting body of opinion suggests the BBC is no longer…
Jawaharlal Nehru is often portrayed as the architect of modern India — a visionary, a liberal, and a staunch democrat. He is credited with laying the foundation for parliamentary democracy, secularism, and institutional governance in…
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)…