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March 16, 2026, 05:14 PM - 5 min read
The Middle East desperately needs a peace broker. It needs some great statesman who enjoys a good equation with all the stakeholders and Prime Minister Modi best fits the case.
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March 16, 2026, 03:14 PM - 7 min read
Trump did not make a public case for the war before it began, because he preferred quick, surprising strikes preceded by theatrical suspense.
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March 15, 2026, 06:22 PM - 11 min read
Although the supreme leader possesses disproportionate power, he is not the single authority. Instead, he is one of several positions and institutions through which the Islamic Republic’s 47-year-old regime organises its ruling structure.
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March 15, 2026, 11:11 AM - 2 min read
The latest interceptions highlight the growing risk of the Iran-Israel war spilling over to neighbouring states, though Iran has claimed some attacks on Saudi Arabia were “false flag operations” orchestrated by Mossad to sow discord among Muslim nations.
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March 10, 2026, 04:39 PM - 6 min read
A sustained disruption of traffic through Hormuz would not simply constitute an energy crisis. It would also represent a fertiliser shock where prices go up dramatically and supply goes down – and, by extension, a direct risk to global food security.
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March 9, 2026, 06:31 PM - 6 min read
Like Russia remains engaged in Ukraine, the US has volunteered to remain engaged in the Middle East without any rhyme or reason. Unlike Russia, which has high stakes in Ukraine, the US really does not have any stakes in Iran.
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March 6, 2026, 05:14 PM - 3 min read
The Trump administration is incurring approximately $1 billion a day in operational costs simply to sustain pressure on Tehran, as the war spills over into neighbouring countries. Furthermore, the United States’ air and naval campaign has already expended ammunition stocks valued at $50 billion since the outbreak of the war with Iran.
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March 5, 2026, 06:30 PM - 6 min read
There is serious unease over India’s closeness to Israel. Just two days after the US and Israel attacked Iran, Pakistan President Asif Zardari went on record to say India wants another war with Pakistan. A belief has started gaining ground in Pakistan that the country “will” be the next target after Iran and it will be India and Israel that will attack it.
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March 5, 2026, 03:14 PM - 3 min read
"War has left many travellers stranded in Dubai. If you or someone you know has nowhere to stay, we are offering safe accommodation free of cost. No nationality. No conditions. Just humanity. DM us on Instagram if you need help," the actor wrote.
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March 2, 2026, 04:51 PM - 2 min read
An Indian crew member died after a drone boat struck oil tanker MKD VYOM off Oman, triggering a fire. All 20 other crew were rescued safely.
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March 2, 2026, 03:57 PM - 9 min read
Khamenei will not be remembered by most Iranians as a strong leader. Nor will he be revered. Instead, his legacy will be the profound weakness his regime brought the Islamic Republic on all fronts.
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March 2, 2026, 03:25 PM - 7 min read
If a 100 per cent Muslim country like Saudi Arabia does not have any moral or religious compunction to stand with the “Zionist” Israel, why should India? For India, national interest comes first above everything else. Israel has proved to be the most reliable friend to India.
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