TopicThird pole

Topic: third pole

The US-led global order is tottering. It is India’s time to shine as a balancing ‘third pole’

Lt Gen P R Shankar retd - November 14, 2022

As India has grown stronger, the term ‘non-aligned’ has morphed into ‘neutral’. There is also no doubt today that whoever India backs will ultimately be the heavier side.

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What connects Raja Raja Chola, Ramana Maharshi, and Hindu temples of North America

Swaminathan Venkataraman - August 2, 2025

For someone who once wanted nothing to do with his hoary lineage, architect V Ganapati Sthapati brought about a veritable renaissance in temple architecture before his death in 2011.

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Economy

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Shanker Arnimesh - August 1, 2025

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

Defence

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

Snehesh Alex Philip - July 30, 2025

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

National Interest

What’s standing between Modi & Trump? India’s contradictions

Shekhar Gupta - August 2, 2025

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.