Why Cuba Remains America’s Strategic Obsession
By Satyabrat Borah
The small island nation of Cuba, just 90 miles from the Florida coast, has long occupied a outsized place in the American...
No Sale, No Force: The Diplomatic Wall Around Greenland
Satyabrat Borah
The Arctic has once again become a flashpoint in global geopolitics, and the world's attention has turned to the vast, ice-covered island of...
Venezuela’s Collapse and India’s Cautionary Mirror
By Dipak Kurmi
India and Venezuela appear, at first glance, to inhabit entirely different political, cultural, and geographical universes. New Delhi lies more than 14,250...
Bengal Under Siege by Central Agencies
By Satyabrat Borah
The recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids in West Bengal have once again thrust the state into the national spotlight, igniting fierce debates...
Uruka Night and the Grammar of Community
Dipak Kurmi
Uruka Night, observed on the eve of Magh Bihu, stands as one of the most enduring cultural expressions of Assam, rooted deeply in...
From Rivalry to Rift: Cricket’s Political Trap
By Satyabrat Borah
Cricket in the Indian subcontinent has always been more than just a sport. It carries the weight of history, identity, emotion, and...
Magh Bihu: A Harvest of Flavours, Fire, and the Soul of Assam
By Dipak Kurmi
Magh Bihu, a quintessential celebration in Assam, is not merely a festival; it is a grand homage to the bounty of nature,...
Real Dangers to India’s Democracy
By Satyabrat Borah
India's democracy is often hailed as one of the world's greatest achievements, a vibrant tapestry woven from the votes of nearly a...
Trump Targets Petro, Greenland and Beyond
By Satyabrat Borah
Just a few days into January 2026, the world was still buzzing about a shocking U.S. military operation that happened on January...
India’s Growth Moment and the Rural Reckoning
By Dipak Kurmi
India closed 2025 with a sense of economic confidence that has been rare in its post-Independence history. Growth has stabilised at a...
Crisis in Caracas, Calculations in New Delhi
By Dipak Kurmi
US President Donald Trump’s confident declaration that Washington would effectively “run” Venezuela and allow American oil giants to rebuild the country’s battered...
Restore OPS: Secure Retirement for Government Employees
By Satyabrat Borah
The pension system for government employees in India has undergone significant transformations over the past two decades, reflecting a delicate balance between...
