Saina Nehwal Retires — The Pioneer Who Turned Indian Badminton Into a Global Force
Jan 23, 2026Saina Nehwal’s last competitive appearance came at the Singapore Open in 2023, after which she stepped away from official tournaments due to a chronic knee condition and arthritis that made elite-level play untenable.
India’s Currency Shift: Rupee Internationalisation and Dollar De-Risking
Jan 23, 2026India is taking significant steps to internationalise the rupee and reduce dependence on the US dollar. The government and RBI are promoting rupee settlements in cross-border trade to enhance economic sovereignty and ease transactions
When nuance becomes narrative: Why even A. R. Rahman got trapped in the fallacy machine
Jan 22, 2026When A. R. Rahman recently suggested that the Hindi film industry might be experiencing a more “communal” atmosphere, while also stressing that it was not “in his face” and that he was going by whispers, the debate ignited anyway. The outrage did not wait for evidence. Nor, to be fair, did it wait for a careful reading.
The Price of Empire: Britain's $45 Trillion Heist and the Case for Reparations
Jan 22, 2026Britain's colonial wealth extraction estimated at $45 trillion has reignited calls for reparations. The debate highlights differing views on addressing historical injustices and their modern implications
India’s Shame: The Weaponized Brutality Against Kuki-Zo Women and a Call for Global Reckoning
Jan 22, 2026The death of Nengtinlhing Haokip is not a tragedy; it is an indictment. After being gang-raped in May 2023, she endured nearly three years of physical and psychological agony before succumbing on January 10, 2026.
Assam Steps Onto Global Stage
Jan 21, 2026Assam’s participation at Davos was grounded in measurable progress. Over the past five years, the state has recorded annual GDP growth rates of 11–13%, consistently outpacing the national average.
Champions crowned at the India Open 2026, But the Real Test Lies Beyond the Podium
Jan 20, 2026India Open 2026 crowning worthy champions while raising serious concerns over venue conditions, hygiene and organisation. Player feedback, official responses and upcoming World Championships frame a larger question about India’s readiness beyond on-court excellence.
Anthony Naulak's Cries Echo in Apex Court: Two-Month Deadline for Justice Mittal Committee
Jan 20, 2026One ordinary man's persistent voice has finally pierced the corridors of India's highest judiciary, the Supreme Court. The Apex Court disposed of the petition but directed the Justice Gita Mittal committee to specifically examine the deficiencies highlighted by Anthony Naulak and submit a detailed report as early as possible, preferably within two months.
The Great Instagram Decay: How we chose chaos over creativity
Jan 20, 2026This is not a story about a broken platform or a greedy algorithm. It is about millions of us choosing ease over effort, dopamine over depth—and then acting surprised when culture starts to look exactly like our habits.
When life was actually vibes: 2016 vs 2026
Jan 19, 2026For the past few weeks, the internet has been behaving strangely—dancing to old songs, posting blurry throwbacks, and collectively pretending it’s 2016 again. A decade later, the question isn’t why we miss that year, but what it gave us that 2026 no longer does.
India’s Run Ends at Yonex India Open 2026, But the Spotlight Shifts to a Lin Chun-Yi vs Jonatan Christie Final
Jan 18, 2026The Yonex Sunrise India Open 2026 offered gripping battles but ended in heartbreak for the home crowd after Lakshya Sen’s narrow quarterfinal exit. Fine margins defined India’s journey. Lin Chun-Yi and Jonatan Christie advanced to the men’s singles final, setting the stage for a high-quality, star-studded finals day.
Reclaiming the Legacy of 24 Brave Sons of the Soil by EMA Trust in Andamans
Jan 18, 2026The recent initiatives by the Egalitarian Manipur of the Altruists (EMA) Trust in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands stand as a powerful and overdue act of historical reclamation. By installing a commemorative board at Mount Manipur (formerly Mount Harriet) on January 6, 2026, and placing a poignant painting at the infamous Cellular Jail in Port Blair shortly after, the Trust has taken concrete steps to honor 24 unsung heroes from Manipur—brave warriors exiled to the Andaman Islands as penal settlements by the British colonial regime.
Delhi’s Deafening Silence: Complicity or Cowardice in Manipur’s Ethnic Carnage?
Jan 17, 2026As 2026 dawns under President’s Rule, New Delhi’s selective enforcement of law in Manipur—marked by indulgence toward Meitei radical groups with documented foreign links—raises a disturbing question: is the Indian state paralysed by incompetence, or deliberately appeasing forces that imperil its own sovereignty?
Will Central leaders listen to Paolienlal Haokip, who sabotaged the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections?
Jan 17, 2026The question of whether the Centre will heed Paolienlal Haokip's silly and irrelevant demands for a separate administration remains highly uncertain, particularly given the fact that he or his teams sabotaged the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Manipur. Paolienlal Haokip, who owed his 2022 victory in Saikot to BJP support, betrayed the party by allegedly sabotaging its prospects, resulting in NDA votes cratering to a mere 519 (less than 1% share) while Congress swept 48,600 in an electorate of over 62,000—a staggering 97% collapse from its former stronghold.
Guwahati’s lost waterways: From a potential Venice of northeast to a city in ecological ruins
Jan 17, 2026Guwahati, cradled by the mighty Brahmaputra and interlaced with natural channels like the Bharalu and the Bahini, once held the potential to become the “Venice of the Northeast.” These water channels were not just physical features but vital lifelines—regulating floodwaters, nurturing biodiversity, and sustaining community life.
What PM Modi’s Assam Visit Signals
Jan 17, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Assam invites interpretation rather than mere description. In a region where history has taught people to read political intent as carefully as policy detail, the structure of such a visit matters. The sequencing here is revealing: culture first, infrastructure next; identity before investment. It suggests a conscious attempt by New Delhi to recalibrate how it speaks to the Northeast—less as a distant frontier, more as a participant in the national story.
The Toxic Campaign Against Northeastern Christians Must Be Confronted Head-On
Jan 16, 2026India cannot afford to let venomous, recycled narratives poison its social fabric any longer. After failing to sustain her divisive storyline against the Kuki-Zo Christian community in Manipur, self-styled anthropologist and self-proclaimed nationalist Rami Niranjan Desai has now escalated her attacks, shifting the target to Christians across India’s Northeastern states.
The Kuki-Zo ultimatum: A persecuted people's demand for survival through separate administration
Jan 15, 2026On January 14, 2026, the hills of Manipur resonated not with protest, but with a definitive political verdict. Tens of thousands from the Kuki-Zo community marched under one non-negotiable banner: “Expedite Our Political Solution.” This was no ordinary demonstration. It was a collective declaration of a profound rupture—a final, unequivocal statement that the Kuki-Zo people will not and cannot continue to exist within the present administrative prison of Manipur.
Manipur’s War on Drugs: Courageous Leadership and the Path Forward
Jan 15, 2026A critical crisis covers Manipur's scenic beauty due to the expanding opium poppy trade, which threatens our state's future by undermining communities, breaking families, and fuelling global narcotics networks. The consequences are huge – addiction has risen, families have been torn apart, forests have been cleared, and the environment is damaged.
Who Orchestrates the Division of Manipur and the Push for a Separate Homeland for “Refugee” Kukis?
Jan 15, 2026The Manipur Assembly, with its 60 seats and a clear BJP majority of 37 MLAs even without the Kuki contingent, has already surpassed the numbers required for government formation. The world will not end if these 10 legislators remain outside the cabinet or on the opposition benches—the democratic process can and should proceed without their conditional endorsement, as President's Rule has already lingered far too long since February 2025.
The Quiet Wisdom of Statecraft
Jan 14, 2026In 1951, a small, almost unnoticed letter traveled from Karachi to New Delhi. Written by Khub Chand, Acting High Commissioner for India in Pakistan, it recorded a simple but telling instruction: water from the Sindhu (Indus) river had been arranged for the consecration of the restored Somnath Temple, but it must not be publicised. Any mention, the letter warned, would invite “bitter comment” in Pakistan.
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