Sports Recap 2025: How the World Competed, Changed and Moved On
Sports Recap 2025: Global Battles, Indian Breakthroughs and a Year of Transition The year 2025 will be remembered as a transitional year in global sport. It was not defined by one single mega-event, but by a series of decisive shifts. Long-standing champions were challenged, generational legends edged closer to farewell, women’s sport expanded its global […]
Echoes of Prophecy: How U.S. Warnings on India–Pakistan Tensions Materialised in 2025 and Loom Over 2026
From Warning to Reality: How U.S. Forecasts on India–Pakistan Conflict Unfolded in 2025 and Shape 2026 South Asia ended 2025 with an uneasy calm that few policymakers mistake for stability. The brief but intense India–Pakistan military confrontation in May, followed by fresh warnings from leading U.S. strategic institutions in December, has reinforced an uncomfortable truth: […]
ISL Popularity: How the ISL Can Become Popular and Loved Like the World’s Top Leagues
By Arav Kumar Chand How the ISL Can Become Popular and Loved Like the World’s Big Football Leagues The Indian Super League was launched with the promise of transforming football in India. In terms of visibility, broadcast quality, and star appeal, the league has made undeniable progress. However, ISL popularity still falls far short of […]
M777 Howitzer: Why India Is Looking Beyond 145 Guns After Operation Sindoor
M777 Howitzer and India’s Search for More Ultra-Light Firepower The M777 Howitzer has quietly moved from being a niche acquisition to a reference point in India’s evolving artillery doctrine. Its operational performance, particularly during Operation Sindoor, has triggered renewed internal discussions within the Indian Army on whether the existing fleet of 145 guns is sufficient […]
Uruguay World Cups Explained: Why Four Stars Are Allowed
By Arav Kumar Chand Does Uruguay Really Have Four World Cups to Their Name? Uruguay’s four stars above their national badge have long fuelled debate among football fans. Do they truly represent four World Cup victories, or is history being stretched beyond recognition? The answer lies not in modern football logic but in the sport’s […]
India’s World Cup Qualification Remains a Distant Dream
By Arav Kumar Chand Why It Is So Difficult for India to Qualify for the FIFA World Cup India’s absence from the FIFA World Cup is neither accidental nor the result of bad luck. The India World Cup qualification problem is rooted in decades of structural failure, weak governance, misplaced priorities, and an absence of […]
Winning the 2026 World Cup Might Be Cristiano Ronaldo’s Toughest Battle
By Arav Kumar Chand Winning the 2026 World Cup Might Be Cristiano Ronaldo’s Toughest Battle The Ronaldo 2026 World Cup campaign is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally charged chapters in football history. Cristiano Ronaldo, a player who has rewritten record books across two decades, is widely expected to make his final […]
India’s Excalibur Artillery Induction: Precision Firepower and the New Logic of Counter-Terror Warfare
India’s Excalibur Artillery: Precision for Counter-Terrorism India’s Excalibur Decision: Why New Delhi Is Paying for Precision, Not Volume Nearly six weeks after the United States approved the sale of precision-guided M982A1 Excalibur artillery to India, the conversation around the decision has shifted from procurement headlines to deeper institutional questions. Why did India opt for one […]
Israel Recognises Somaliland: A Diplomatic Earthquake in the Horn of Africa
Israel Becomes the First Country to Recognise Somaliland When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on December 26, 2025 that Israel had formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, the declaration sent shockwaves through diplomatic, security, and African policy circles. For a territory that has functioned as a de facto state for more […]