The title translates to “Eat the mango, don’t count the seeds”. There are multiple definitions of “done.” Sometimes, I am “done” when I think about starting to work on it the next day. At other times, I am “done” when I have completed twenty per cent of the work. Very few times am I “done”…
The rapid events of the last eight days are going to impact the entire spectrum of world politics significantly. These events were instrumental in showing the whole world the strength of new India. Simultaneously, India also made it clear that henceforth international politics will not be played solely at the whims and fancies of the…
Ten days ago, the nation was still absorbing events of Op Sindoor, ably briefed by two outstanding officers – Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wg Cmdr Vyomika Singh. Most felt a sense of collective pride. Some asked deeper questions. Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an academic and historian, for instance, remarked on social media that while the…
Murder of Israeli diplomats in US should make America understand what India says about terrorism Elias Rodriguez shot two young Israeli diplomats in a high-security part of Washington, DC, on Wednesday, claiming he was doing it “for Gaza”. He shouted “Free, free Palestine” as police led him away. It’s the kind of diseased thinking that…
Like every year, with the start of admission season, the print and electronic media, public places, roadsides, etc. are flooded with advertisements calling for admissions in educational institutions. This shift from issuing a precise admission notice to huge captivating advertisements in public spaces has become a common practice in educational institutions of all levels i.e….
Only jingoistic Pakistanis and some Westerners are unwilling to acknowledge the resounding success of Operation Sindoor. The Narendra Modi government has scored a perfect 10 in the military operations. Government functionaries and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have proved that their claim, ‘this is new India,’ is true: the rhetoric has become a reality. They should…
Now that the much-talked about Met gala event is done and dusted with and all who attended it are out of their outlandish outfits and back in their comfortable old night gowns, let me share my 2 cents on it. And why should I not? My Fb feed has been bombarded for the past month…
Paris museums have plenty of Picassos, but Paloma Picasso’s collections at Gagosian in NY are singular and gripping, reflecting a daughter’s taste, love and experiences for her father. Pablo Picasso stands tall for his iconic portraits and groundbreaking contribution to modern art across the world. This collection is fascinatingly strong and brings back Pablo Picasso’s…
Joseph Nye passed away 6 May 2025 at the age of 88. He is widely known for the concept of ‘soft power’ in 1990 which is arguably the most talked about term in international relations since then. There are several articles and speeches across the globe in which the term was used by academics, writers,…
By AK Merchant How will the world move forward with all its myriad complexities and divisive tendencies? The answer lies in the Báb’s declaration in Shiraz. He announced fulfilment of prophecies in sacred scriptures of all religions and envisaged emergence of a global spiritual order in May 1844, motivating his fellow men and women and…
