How it has impacted brand Modi

On May 10, India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire, following an agreement between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) from both sides. But before both sides informed their press, US President Donald Trump dropped the bombshell by sharing a tweet. “I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND…

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Why nutraceuticals are crucial in protecting health beyond basic nutrition

Nutraceuticals, a term blending “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical,” refer to food-derived products that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These include dietary supplements, functional foods, and bioactive compounds like vitamins, minerals, probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, and herbal extracts.  Advanced research done by preventive medicine physicians and R & D Units have enabled nutraceuticals to prevent diseases,…

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Their eyes remain on Kashmir

While the India-Pak military conflict is on pause, the likelihood of sporadic high-impact attacks remains. After all, the windows of terror infiltration and recruitment still remain open, albeit under much stronger surveillance and deterrence. But a return to the 1990s is unlikely. First, Kashmiri society, particularly the younger generation, is showing signs of disengagement from…

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Tharoor in the world & his party in a funk

Congress’s two-day slugfest with GOI was two days too long. After all, veteran Shashi Tharoor’s selection to participate in India’s all-party international outreach post the India-Pak military faceoff was, as insiders pointed out quickly enough, a wrong battle to pick, even if not entirely a ‘non-battle’. The standoff surprised many within Congress. When GOI contacted…

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Water wars

Around this time last year, Bengaluru was in dire straits on the water front. There was a crisis of never-seen-before proportions that the government was forced to issue advisories to residents to mandatorily install aerators and banned the use of potable water for gardening and washing cars, among other stern measures. We somehow coped with…

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Why India stumbles as China plans

It is worth reflecting on whether India, as a nation, operates with an integrated strategic mindset. Not in the superficial sense often invoked in political speeches or media panels but in the substantive understanding of long-term planning, policy consistency, and institutional coordination. As a large nation, do we think strategically in the long term, beyond…

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How elections are fought and won

Most Indian elections centre around three ‘C’s — caste, corruption and coalition. The Tamil Nadu assembly election of 2026 won’t be different. And the winner will be the one who plays the three cards strategically, not always overtly. The two big players – DMK and AIADMK – which have their roots in an ideology that…

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India’s ‘Pakistan plus’ problem

India recently had a small but important military operation called Operation Sindoor. It was a success, but it also showed something new: when India deals with Pakistan in a conflict, it’s not just fighting Pakistan—it’s fighting Pakistan + its powerful friends. Here’s what that means: 1. Not Just Pakistan Anymore Pakistan is getting a lot…

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