OPINION 196 Democracy dies when leaders become messiahs The Cult Trap- Democracy dies when leaders become messiahs. In 1937, Jawaharlal Nehru wrote anonymously in The Modern Review warning that “Caesarism” ... Cult Current Desk 11 Aug 2026
OPINION 385 Havoc in Hormuz Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have begun to choke global energy flows, with the most acute impact being felt by import-dependent economies l... SRIRAJESH, Editor 02 Apr 2026
OPINION 232 THE DIMMING LANTERN As India hurtles toward a hyper-urbanized future, the rustic ideals of the Mahatma are retreating into the shadows of history. This is the chronicle o... Ramnath Jha 02 Apr 2026
OPINION 380 Trump’s America: From Superpower to Super Risk In a fractured global order, America under Donald Trump has shifted from stabilizer to disruptor, exporting uncertainty and risk. As institutions erod... Sanjay Srivastava 02 Feb 2026
OPINION 338 The Solstice of Synergy Amidst the crumbling vestiges of a fractured global order and the sinister ascent of ‘Neo-Colonialism 2.0,’ the India-EU partnership heralds a new Utt... SRIRAJESH 02 Feb 2026
OPINION 408 Global Financial, Power Shift This convergence of the Rupee and Ruble is not merely a payment bridge, but a new geopolitical fault line in the balance of power. While the West buil... SRIRAJESH, Editor 01 Dec 2025
OPINION 728 The Iron Bird Retires: MiG-21’s Glory Days The MiG-21, the legendary ‘Iron Bird’ of the Indian Air Force, is set to retire after more than six decades of unmatched service. From achieving super... Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retired) 30 Sep 2025
OPINION 470 Editoral - Uncertain World, Resilient India In 2025, global instability—from supply chain disruptions and energy crises to climate threats, cyberattacks, and Russia-NATO tensions—challenges Indi... SRIRAJESH, Editor 30 Sep 2025
OPINION 484 Modi–Xi Reset: SCO’s Shifting Balance (EDITORIAL) At the Tianjin SCO summit, India emerged as a decisive voice—balancing tensions with China, countering U.S. trade coercion, and shaping the anti-terro... SRIRAJESH, Editor 02 Sep 2025