Color – A persistent social vulture
In a country where the two most revered Hindu deities – Krishna & Shiva are the colour of a beautiful night sky, black color or dark skin still connotes blemish rather than beauty in...
Category: Opinion
Global Pandemic Politics and India’s Diplomatic Efforts: An Assessment
Introduction The outbreak of novel coronavirus has brought to light the lack of preparedness by the Indian government to deal with the unforeseen health emergency. The health infrastructure wasn’t ready to tackle a highly...
Nuclear Shadow Over West Asia
Recent US intelligence reports have flagged a possible Saudi bid to develop uranium fuel that can be enriched to produce Nuclear weapons with Chinese aid. With the JCPOA in tatters since the Trump administration’s...
What is the future of Sri Lanka?
The stupendous victory of the Mahinda Rajapaksa’s SLPP (people’s party) will have ubiquitous ramifications for the future of the Sri Lankan polity The Sri Lankan voters were very clear in their mind about their...
Rethinking the Economic Growth in the Post-WWII Japan
Japan is an island country of East Asia located in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Being a part of the Ring of Fire, the country is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It comprises an...
Indian Democracy’s Tryst With Art
Art and democracy share a profound relationship. Art has battled religious oppression, monarchy, the state, and the bourgeoisie in its aspiration for freedom. The leaders of the French Revolution, almost two centuries ago, transformed...
Miracle on the Han River — South Korea’s Economic Development
The Korean War from 1950 to 1953 had devastating effects on the population of both nations due to their hostile division. Families were torn apart with no form of communication and left South Korea...
Evolution of India’s Geostrategic Calculus: The Diagnosis and Prognosis
As the first flock of five Rafale jets landed in India from France last month, a visible wave of ecstasy was witnessed not only on electronic, print and social media platforms but also in...
Russia, China and Iran influence on US election
Recently a top US intelligence agency has warned that countries like China, Russia and Iran are trying to influence the upcoming US presidential election in November 2020. It’s been stated that foreign state governments...
Beirut Blasts – Deep-rooted causes and far-reaching effects
On August 4, two blasts took place in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. These blasts took place in the port area of the city. More than 160 people have died and more than...
