West’s glaring double standards on terrorism First Post 16 Feb 2024 The latest example of nations adopting double standards emerged post a drone strike launched by the Islamic Resistance, a pro-Iran group based in Iraq, on a US base in Jordan, killing three US service personnel and wounding forty more. In retaliation, US air force struck multiple targets in […]
Unfinished script of a C grade film The Statesman 13 Feb 2024 The recently concluded elections in our neighbourhood had all the trappings of a third grade Bollywood film. What now remains to be seen is how the movie would conclude, though it appears that the producer and director have visualized the end. The characters in this forthcoming film […]
Jostling between the US, Israel and Iran The Excelsior 13 Feb 2024 The Middle East was witnessing a period of reproachment. Saudi Arabia and the Houthi’s had agreed to a peace deal, resulting in ceasing of Houthi drone attacks on the kingdom. Relations between Riyadh and Tehran were on the mend as were ties between the UAE and Iran. Turkey […]
Nari Shakti is all set to take center stage in armed forces First Post 06 Feb 2024 The recently concluded Republic Day parade showcased Nari Shakti as never before. Apart from a few marching contingents of the army and a BSF Camel contingent almost all others were women contingents. The armed forces medical corps including the Military Nursing Service participated […]
India in global crosshairs The Statesman 06 Feb 2024 The Chinese government recently issued a statement supporting Pakistan’s claim of the Indian government being involved in killings of Pak nationals on its soil. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, stated, ‘China noted the reports and recent diplomatic disputes between relevant countries. The information released by Pakistan is worth […]
Pakistan’s sham elections Pakistan goes to the polls this week in another sham election, results of which are already known. Nawaz Sharief, who returned from self-imposed exile in the UK recently is the next PM. His return after being a fugitive for four years, closure of all cases against him implies that he is now the favourite of the […]
Global spread of ongoing conflicts The Excelsior 02 Feb 2024 Two major confrontations have dominated as also divided the planet in the past year. The first is the ongoing Russo-Ukraine conflict while the second is the Israel-Gaza war. Like all conflicts, both have had their impact. In both cases, it has been the common citizen who continues to suffer. […]
Battle of narratives over Temple inauguration The Statesman 30 Jan 2024 The inauguration of the Ram Mandir by PM Modi last week was witnessed by millions across the globe. Indian diaspora celebrated the occasion with gusto in their home countries. This made the globe aware of the significance of the event. Within India, it bound the nation as one, […]
India’s neighbourhood may undergo changes The Excelsior 25 Jan 2024 The Muizzu government in Maldives came to power on an ‘India Out’ campaign. Relations with India are on a sticky wicket as President Muizzu demands the withdrawal of unarmed Indian soldiers on the island, managing gifted air assets to the country, while Indians call for boycotting tourism in Maldives. […]
Agnipath back in the limelight The Statesman 23 Jan 2024 Addressing the media on Army Day, the army chief, General Manoj Pande, stated, ‘the positivity and integration of Agniveers in units is happening well. There are few challenges in terms of training, most of which are at the tactical level, entailing tweaking of our policies, limiting training periods and […]