Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership

N. C. Bipindra Pakistan's engagement with both Washington and Beijing raises concerns about its relationship with China. Despite claims of trust and shared interests, Pakistan's foreign policy history reveals a consistent pattern of duplicity. This poses risks for China, affecting its security and technological dominance. Let us analyse Pakistan's dual alignments, urging caution from Beijing … Continue reading Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership →

Sangh@100 with People’s Support

Dattatreya Hosabale The work of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has now completed one hundred years. In this long journey, countless people have been companions, contributors, and well-wishers. This journey was full of hard work and challenges, but the unwavering support of ordinary citizens turned it into a fulfilling one. As we pause in the centenary … Continue reading Sangh@100 with People’s Support →

Britain’s Palestine Recognition Hands China the Mediterranean

CCP spent six decades cultivating Palestinian movements, embedding influence in Western activism and positioning itself as the indispensable power in a post-American West Asia. Britain just made that job easier. Rahul Pawa On 21 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke with decades of U.K. policy formally recognising the state of Palestine. It was Britain's … Continue reading Britain’s Palestine Recognition Hands China the Mediterranean →

Is Islamic Alliance in Offing, With Ambiguities

Only a true test, a moment of crisis, will reveal whether this new alliance is as ironclad as advertised, or more of a strategic signal than a binding shield. Rahul Pawa When Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a sweeping mutual defense agreement in Riyadh this month, it marked a strategic pivot. The agreement, termed a … Continue reading Is Islamic Alliance in Offing, With Ambiguities →

Nepal Stares at Uncertainty!

A stable, open, vibrant Himalayan nation retaining its Hindu core with cultural, civilizational and spiritual underpinning is most sustainable. K.A.Badarinath Peace and tranquillity, political stability and nursing the tiny Himalayan nation, Nepal to normalcy is pivotal to enduring growth and sustained development in South Asia. Bharat’s nearest and one of the most trusted partners, Nepal … Continue reading Nepal Stares at Uncertainty! →

Terrorism Beyond 9/11 and the Future of Policing

Today's terrorists embrace “propaganda by the deed,” a concept born in 19th-century Europe when anarchist thinkers such as Carlo Pisacane, Mikhail Bakunin and Peter Kropotkin argued that spectacular acts of violence themselves served as messages and catalysts for broader ideological objectives. Rahul Pawa The September 11, 2001 attacks were a grim watershed, but they … Continue reading Terrorism Beyond 9/11 and the Future of Policing →

On Mohan Bhagwat’s birthday, PM Modi writes: A living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Mohan Bhagwat has steered the RSS through complex currents, never compromising on the core ideology we are all proud of. At the same time, he has overseen its evolution. Narendra Modi Today is September 11. The day evokes two contrasting remembrances. The first dates back to 1893, when Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic Chicago address. With the … Continue reading On Mohan Bhagwat’s birthday, PM Modi writes: A living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam →

Heritage, Ethos, Not Saffronisation

Selective amnesia and deliberate attempt to communalise the army on naming of operation Sindoor is gross and unacceptable. Brig Brijesh Pandey Frontline column “Hindu Names for Military Operations: Treading a Dangerous Line” by Mani Shankar Aiyar published on 09, September 2025 argues that naming of military operations by the present government – most recently Operation … Continue reading Heritage, Ethos, Not Saffronisation →

Tax Reforms Ahoy!

Modi government’s GST 2.0 reforms would make taxation more compliant, leave more money with people, take Bharat into a different league. K.A.Badarinath Goods and Services Tax was once sold as ‘one nation one tax’ by Narendra Modi led NDA government when it was first introduced on July 1, 2017 in Bharat. After 13-years of painful … Continue reading Tax Reforms Ahoy! →

100 Years’ Journey of RSS: New Horizons

As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh enters its Centenary Year, a special 3-day lecture and interaction series of "100 Years' Journey of RSS: New Horizons" was organised at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, from 26–28 August 2025. The event, marked by thoughtful deliberations and inspiring addresses, brought together swayamsevaks, intellectuals, foreign dignitaries from more than 20 countries … Continue reading 100 Years’ Journey of RSS: New Horizons →