Understanding the Tragedy of Radhika Yadav: Beyond Chargesheets and Headlines
Understanding the Tragedy of Radhika Yadav: Beyond Chargesheets and Headlines The heart-wrenching murder of 25-year-old junior international tennis player Radhika Yadav by her father Deepak Yadav in Gurugram remains a painful tragedy that raises profound questions about family dynamics, societal pressures, and mental health awareness. While the police chargesheet points to “taunts” from relatives about […]
The Dharmasthala Mass Burial Allegations: Unraveling a Media Driven Controversy or Conspiracy Against Hindu Temples?
Dharmasthala Temple dedicated to Lord Manjunatha, situated in Dharmasthala, formerly known as Kuduma, an ancient temple town on the banks of the Nethravathi River in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district, India.
Tariffs, Ego, and the Indo – US Rift
Trump’s Tariffs, Ego, and the Indo – US Rift The current tensions between India and the United States under President Donald Trump represent a dramatic reversal of more than two decades of strategic partnership, driven by a complex blend of political ambition, economic nationalism, and alleged personal interests. Far from the bipartisan legacy of mutual […]
Trust Deficit: Why Indians Remain Wary of the United States
Trust Shortfall: Understanding Indian Wariness Toward the United States Why India Still Hesitates to Trust America India and the United States today describe themselves as “strategic partners.” Their cooperation spans defense, technology, education, and global diplomacy. Yet beneath these handshakes and joint statements lies a recurring undercurrent of mistrust. For many Indians, memories of American […]
Arbitration Imbalance in India’s Oil & Gas Sector: Urgent Reforms Needed
Arbitration Inequality in India’s Oil & Gas Industry: Immediate Reforms Required India’s public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the oil and gas sector — including Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Oil India Limited (OIL), and others such as […]
Unbalanced Contracts in India’s Oil & Gas Sector PSUs: Time for Reform?
Unbalanced Contracts in India’s Oil & Gas Sector PSUs: Time for Reform? Contractors are the operational backbone of India’s Oil & Gas sector—mobilising labor, machinery, and engineering expertise to turn the nation’s complex energy infrastructure visions into reality. Yet, behind the public milestones and ribbon-cuttings lies a difficult truth: these contractors work within a system […]
India’s Legal Sovereignty, the Microsoft vs. Nayara Precedent, and the Necessity of Indigenous Technologies
Microsoft vs. Nayara Precedent The Trigger: EU Sanctions, Microsoft, and the Nayara Suit The recent episode involving Nayara Energy’s legal battle against Microsoft in the Delhi High Court encapsulates the broader legal, geopolitical, and policy anxieties facing India amid global tech compliance and cross-border sanctions. Nayara, an Indian oil refiner with Russian consortium ownership, became […]
Framing India: Western Gaze, Narrative Control, and the Politics of Portrayal Series – Part 3
PART – 3: Narratives of Convenience – Selling Suffering and Shaping Shame in the Global Media From Mahmudiyah to Nirbhaya: Inside the Narrative Game When we discuss sexual violence and impunity, few Indians can forget Nirbhaya — whose brutal gang rape and murder in December 2012 ignited nationwide protests, overhauled laws, and led to the […]
Framing India: Western Gaze, Narrative Control, and the Politics of Portrayal Series – Part 2
PART – 2: Through the Western Lens: Slumdog Millionaire, and the Politics of Media Portrayal Between Applause and Unease – Witnessing a Misunderstood India in a Foreign Theatre When Slumdog Millionaire swept the 2009 Academy Awards — winning eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director — I happened to be in Malaysia, watching the […]