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SubscriberWrites: Reformed or Deformed

Amid shifting global power, India must choose: push bold political, economic, and federal reforms now—or risk deformation and decline in the new world order.

SubscriberWrites: India & the USA – Democracies at War

India’s values-based stand clashes with Trump’s MAGA dominance, turning a tariff war into a larger battle over democracy, equity, and the future of global leadership.

SubscriberWrites: This and That – India has to decide

India is at the center of world attention for the turn of events in its relation with the USA. Here are some stray thoughts on India at cross roads.

SubscriberWrites: Onam ushers in the question – who really banished Mahabali?

From regal ruler to grinning mascot, Mahabali’s image has been hijacked by advertisers—turning Onam from myth and memory into Kerala’s biggest shopping carnival.

SubscriberWrites: China’s quiet defiance in the age of Trump

Trump’s coercive order has bent most nations—but China’s defiance shows the power of indispensability. For India, the choice is clear: build leverage or remain at the mercy of geopolitics.

SubscriberWrites: Decoding the unprecedented Gold rally

Gold surges to $3,380/oz in Aug 2025, driven by weak dollar, inflation, Fed rate cut hopes & central bank buying, but risks of correction loom amid global uncertainty.

SubscriberWrites: AI and Parkinson’s Law

The Myth of Inevitable Job Loss

SubscriberWrites: Why is India’s multi-alignment the best answer to America’s tariff diplomacy?

India–US ties face turbulence as Trump’s tariffs, Russia oil row & Pakistan tilt strain trust. India must deepen multi-alignment with Europe & Japan to secure autonomy in a volatile world.

SubscriberWrites: Private universities’ fee hike row—250% rise in just four years

While these institutions were meant to increase access and opportunities, they are increasingly seen as commercial enterprises prioritizing profits.

SubscriberWrites: The Red Fort’s real roots

An indigenous legacy from Lal Kot to Shah Jahan

On Camera

Poker face: How AI is beating humans at our own games

New paper applies cutting-edge AI technique to the game of Liar’s Poker, testing it against some of the best human players who are also successful financial traders.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.