Amit Shah was not just defending his son’s English… The direction in which the BJP government has been moving - with its strong cultural and political assertion - had made it seem that, in time, while English might continue to be the language of the self-proclaimed elite, Hindi would increasingly become the language of the power elite. But this linguistic transition now faces headwinds. Globally, the world is tilting back toward a “might is right” mindset - and here, English still … [Read more...] about Analysing Amit Shah’s Recent Swipe at English
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From Hyphenation to Damage Control: Media Missteps and Modi’s Diplomatic Reset
For years, Indian foreign policy has sought to de-hyphenate itself from Pakistan—to be viewed not as one half of a regional rivalry, but as a rising global power in its own right. Yet in a bitter twist of irony, it wasn't Pakistani propaganda or foreign policy that reinserted the hyphen—it was mostly India's own electronic media. When tensions with Pakistan escalated in early 2025, the Line of Control wasn’t the only frontier that lit up. Inside air-conditioned studios outfitted with green … [Read more...] about From Hyphenation to Damage Control: Media Missteps and Modi’s Diplomatic Reset
Modi or Trump: Whose Ceasefire Version Holds?
Diplomatic Maturity vs. Credit Poaching on the Global Stage The recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan has once again brought into focus the delicate game of global perception, and how leaders position themselves before domestic and international audiences. On Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump was quick to claim credit, rushing to announce victory like a glory hungry contender at the podium eager to declare victory even before the microphones are unwrapped. (Those who know … [Read more...] about Modi or Trump: Whose Ceasefire Version Holds?
How to Discover Your True Calling?
Going Beyond Ikigai – Deciphering what you love doing and what you are good at Most of you would have heard about Ikigai. Ikigai is the Japanese concept that represents the intersection of four key elements: 1. What you are good at 2. What you love doing 3. What the world needs & 4. What it will pay you for It is the balance between aptitude, passion, societal value and market value, offering a sense of purpose and fulfilment in life. Two aspects of Ikigai — identifying what the world … [Read more...] about How to Discover Your True Calling?
Decoding the Signals: Insights into this week’s Pakistan-US Dynamics
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif delivered a statement loaded with strategic signaling. He accused the United States & the United Kingdom of playing a very negative role, charging them with promoting terrorism through Pakistan and hobnobbing with terrorists for three decades. Through this broadside, Islamabad signaled a sharp pivot: retaliating against American criticism and abandonment by firmly closing the door on the U.S. and instead … [Read more...] about Decoding the Signals: Insights into this week’s Pakistan-US Dynamics
How Pope Francis brought a groundbreaking shift in the Catholic Church?
From the moment he chose the name “Francis,” it was clear that this pope would be different. His inspiration was St. Francis of Assisi— a truly noble 13th-century saint, who is often seen as the first ecological thinker who underscored the need to live in harmony with our environment. Pope Francis carried forward that spirit, emerging as a firm advocate for the climate agenda. He supported the scientific consensus on global warming and emphasized that all action on the environment should be … [Read more...] about How Pope Francis brought a groundbreaking shift in the Catholic Church?