In a recent meeting in Washington, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman didn’t hold back while addressing a Pakistani delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The message? Pakistan needs to take concrete steps to deal with terrorism—especially groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)—if it wants to be taken seriously on the world stage. This conversation came at a time … Read more
As former U.S. President Donald J. Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk exchange increasingly public barbs ahead of the 2024 U.S. election cycle, Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, appears to be advancing on a different front — in India. Officials familiar with the matter confirmed this week that Starlink, a division of SpaceX, is nearing … Read more
Delhi, the National Capital Territory (NCT) of India, has seen a dynamic political history since India’s independence in 1947. The position of Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi was established after the formation of the Delhi Legislative Assembly in 1952. Since then, various leaders have governed the city, each playing a key role in shaping the … Read more
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share a deep-rooted economic, cultural, and social connection. With over 3.5 million Indians living in the UAE, the exchange rate between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Indian Rupee (INR) plays a vital role in daily life, trade, and investments. Whether you’re a tourist, a remittance sender, or … Read more
According to the Government of India’s 2011 Census, the Muslim population in India was approximately 172.2 million, constituting about 14.2% of the total population of 1.21 billion at that time .(Wikipedia) As of 2023, government estimates place the Muslim population between 197.5 to 200 million, maintaining a similar proportion of around 14.2% to 14.3% of … Read more
When India launched its precise and powerful retaliatory strike against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied territory in May 2025, it named the mission Operation Sindoor. For many, this wasn’t just a code name—it was a powerful cultural metaphor, one rooted deeply in Indian tradition, identity, and symbolism. What is Sindoor? In Indian culture, sindoor (vermillion) is … Read more
In late May 2025, as India’s global outreach mission to explain Operation Sindoor unfolded, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took particular umbrage with Colombia’s public condolences toward Pakistan for lives lost in India’s precision strikes. Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation, argued that equating victims of terror with the terrorists themselves—and those defending against them—was both unfair … Read more
In the wake of Operation Sindoor—the May 2025 cross-border strikes on terrorist camps—India’s narrative needed articulate defenders who could both endorse the action and explain its precision to the world. Enter Asaduddin Owaisi, MP and President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, whose unequivocal support and strategic framing have helped ensure India’s message resonated internationally. … Read more
India is a land of immense linguistic diversity, home to hundreds of languages spoken across its vast geography. This diversity is rooted in the country’s rich cultural heritage and long history of migration, trade, and conquests. The Constitution of India recognizes 22 official languages under the Eighth Schedule, but the actual number of spoken languages … Read more
A Land of Many Tongues India stands as one of the most linguistically diverse regions in the world, a vibrant mosaic woven from threads of numerous language families, ancient scripts, and millennia of historical interaction. Its linguistic landscape is not merely a collection of distinct tongues but a dynamic entity shaped by migrations, conquests, cultural … Read more