How India’s IT Sector Is Facing Up to the AI Threat
As artificial intelligence reshapes global outsourcing, India’s IT sector is reinventing itself by moving beyond labour arbitrage, investing in AI-led services, and reskilling millions of professionals.
BT-PRICE Survey: How the Gen Z Consumer Is Coming of Age
The BT-PRICE Survey shows how Gen Z consumers in India are redefining spending priorities, brand loyalty, and corporate accountability as they come of age in a rapidly changing economy.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A Global Voice for Inner Peace and Humanitarian Action
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual and humanitarian leaders of the modern era. He is best known as the founder of The Art of Living Foundation, through which he has promoted inner…
Internet Suspended in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong Amid Unrest
The Assam government has suspended mobile internet and data services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong following a serious law and order situation, citing concerns over the spread of rumours and inflammatory content.
H-1B Visa Rule Changes: Why Infosys, TCS and Other IT Stocks Are Under Pressure
Indian IT stocks such as Infosys and TCS are under pressure as markets react to concerns over changes in US H-1B visa rules and their potential impact on costs and staffing.
Deadly Saudi Bus Crash Claims 42 Indian Pilgrims: Understanding the Umrah Ritual
Deadly Mecca–Madinah Highway Crash Claims Lives of 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims A major tragedy unfolded on the Mecca–Madinah highway early Monday, where at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims were killed after their bus collided with a diesel tanker. The impact…
Trump Rejects Israeli West Bank Annexation Efforts Amid U.S. Peace Strategy
Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly dismissed recent efforts by some Israeli lawmakers to annex the West Bank, stating unequivocally that Israel is “not going to do anything” with the territory. This declaration comes after Israel’s Knesset approved a…
President Trump Reacts to Deadly Israeli Hospital Strike in Gaza
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several medical workers. The incident has drawn international condemnation and a direct response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
The Resilient Alliance: Russia’s Longstanding Military Partnership with Syria
As Russia continues to support Syrian armed forces in their prolonged conflict against Western-backed insurgents, the historical context of the Russia-Syria partnership takes on renewed significance. The two nations’ defense collaboration has roots extending back to the Cold War, during…
Prioritizing Survivability: How Israel Fortified the Merkava IV Against Destruction
Israel’s development of its indigenous main battle tank, the Merkava, was born out of necessity and a desire for battlefield superiority. After receiving its first U.S.-made M60 tanks in 1971, considered the pinnacle of Western armored technology at the time,…
North Korean Special Forces in Syria: Pyongyang’s Strategic Support for Damascus’ Counterinsurgency Operations
For decades, North Korea has been one of Syria’s most steadfast allies, and the relationship between the two nations has deepened further amidst the ongoing conflict in Syria. North Korean military support to Damascus, dating back to the 1970s, has…
Escalating Tensions: Israel Faces Growing Iranian Military Threat in Syria
Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Israeli leadership has sounded alarms about the rapidly expanding Iranian military presence in Syria, which is seen as an existential threat to Israel’s security. With Syria embroiled in a brutal civil war…
India’s Strategy to Counter China’s Stealth Fighters
The United States Air Force pioneered the use of modern stealth technology, beginning with the F-117 Nighthawk strike fighter in the 1980s. Deployed extensively in the 1990s during conflicts in Panama, Iraq, and Yugoslavia, the F-117’s success forced potential adversaries…
Taipei’s Missile Program and the Challenge of Countering China’s Air Superiority
Taiwan has been accelerating its efforts to bolster its air defense capabilities in response to the growing threat from China, particularly its technological and numerical superiority in the skies. A key part of these efforts is the domestically developed Sky…
Preventing War on the Korean Peninsula: China and Russia’s Military Posturing in Response to U.S. Drills
As tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalate, China and Russia have responded to U.S. military maneuvers with significant demonstrations of their own military power. These actions come in the wake of the U.S. launching the unscheduled Vigilant Ace military exercises,…
Israel’s Rhetoric on Iran: The Perils of Pushing Towards Unnecessary War
As tensions simmer between Israel and Iran, Israeli leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu are aligning with figures such as Donald Trump to dismantle the JCPOA nuclear agreement. While Netanyahu’s rhetoric has shifted to suggesting “fixing” the deal, the underlying objective appears…
Fait Accompli: France and Britain Push for Deep Missile Strikes on Russia Ahead of Trump Presidency
In a last-ditch effort to escalate military action in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are reportedly lobbying the Biden administration to authorize deeper missile strikes into Russian territory. According to The Telegraph, high-level talks…
Taiwan’s Air Defense Crisis: A Call for Urgent Upgrades
Retired Taiwanese Navy Captain Lu Lishi, a leading expert on Taiwan’s military, has raised an alarming warning in his latest report, “Taiwan’s Imminent Air Defense Crisis.” Lu argues that Taiwan’s Air Force and air defense systems are in dire need…
Heading for Degeneracy? The Decline of the Royal Navy and Its Eroding Power Projection
Once the world’s most formidable naval force, the British Royal Navy—a symbol of Britain’s maritime dominance and its once-sprawling empire—is now grappling with a crisis of capability and identity. Despite recent pledges to reassert its presence “East of the Suez…
The Vulnerability of U.S. Pacific Command Facilities to Missile Strikes: North Korea’s Strategic Advantage
The U.S. Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), headquartered in Hawaii, oversees military operations across 52% of the Earth’s surface, encompassing South and Southeast Asia, Oceania, the Far East, and parts of the Arctic. With its jurisdiction covering several critical U.S. allies, including…