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No option but for world to unite militarily against the West 

What would now happen of Venezuela? The same what happened to Syria after Bashar al Assad was removed.  Or of Iraq after Saddam Hussain was ejected.  Or...

EU backs down on Russian assets; So it would on €150 billion to re-arm Europe

Next two days (December 18, 19) could well decide if European Union has put its existence in grave peril. In the European Council meeting...

Does film-maker Spielberg suffer from Russophobia?

It’s long known that Steven Spielberg is fixated on World War II. It found expression in not one but several of his projects of...

Putin, Modi and the ghost of Macaulay in the room

It was a state dinner at Kremlin Palace. The new Russian president, Vladimir Putin, three months into his job, was playing host to the...

Hasina’s extradition is off the table for India

It’s a bit rich on the part of present transitional government in Bangladesh to seek extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India...

Why Pak’s relations with Afghanistan would only get worse!

There is one Taliban we all know. There is another Taliban we have heard of but know little. It is Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).  It came...

Wiseheads

How Trump would push Palestinians out of Gaza!

https://youtu.be/tbpSxuub_OA?t=30

What if Hamas, like Israel, is funded by the US?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D00CKvHYufs

Why Ceasefire reminds Israel of 1973 War

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4MHOi595gw The ongoing Ceasefire is a bitter reminder to Israel of 1973 War. What had happened?

Why 10th of February is critical for Hamas!

Israel and Hamas have achieved a ceasefire but how long would it last? And what's the importance of February 10th in this deal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utblu91ad8g

क्या इज़राइल के लिये ये “surrender deal “ है? 

https://youtu.be/6QvWAw9a58k?si=4kcahwmyVcvDx7iW

Turkey traps Israel as a big ME war looms

https://youtu.be/3wAsBrlFm_c

Israel running out of options to subdue Houthis

https://youtu.be/AFugoNDFp50?si=jCPNIHuNuMKl8Hm-

National

No option but for world to unite militarily against the West 

What would now happen of Venezuela? The same what happened to Syria after Bashar al Assad was removed.  Or of Iraq after Saddam Hussain was ejected.  Or...

Modi slams TMC for “protecting infiltrators” 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spelt out what must resonate with rest of India, more so in West Bengal, as India smells trouble brewing...

EU backs down on Russian assets; So it would on €150 billion to re-arm Europe

Next two days (December 18, 19) could well decide if European Union has put its existence in grave peril. In the European Council meeting...

Does film-maker Spielberg suffer from Russophobia?

It’s long known that Steven Spielberg is fixated on World War II. It found expression in not one but several of his projects of...

Putin, Modi and the ghost of Macaulay in the room

It was a state dinner at Kremlin Palace. The new Russian president, Vladimir Putin, three months into his job, was playing host to the...

Hasina’s extradition is off the table for India

It’s a bit rich on the part of present transitional government in Bangladesh to seek extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India...

India, Russia to link digital payment systems

Russia and India are keen to link their national payment systems, and the topic will be high on the agenda when President Vladimir Putin...

Why Pak’s relations with Afghanistan would only get worse!

There is one Taliban we all know. There is another Taliban we have heard of but know little. It is Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).  It came...

Books

Penguin’s homage to Satyajit Ray is a library of his works

The Penguin Satyajit Ray library is like a new Sun emerging out of your terrace. It is a cultural masterpiece, a rare subject of...

“Democracy in Coma”: Silenced women victims in Bengal

The launch of the book, “Democracy in Coma”, Silenced Voices of Women Victims in Bengal, was held at the NDMC Convention Hall in New...