Narendra Modi turns 75 today, on 17 September 2025. From a small town in Gujarat to the corridors of Delhi, his story is one of relentless ambition, ideological commitment, and a knack…
Author: Pradeep Jayan
Pradeep Jayan is a keen oberver of national and international affairs. He writes regulalry on pressing issues that concerns Indians from a global perspective.
When politics sinks to gutter-level insults…
In the sweltering heat of Bihar’s political arena, where elections loom like a monsoon storm, we’ve witnessed yet another low in Indian democracy. During the Congress-RJD’s “Voter Adhikar Yatra” rally, a speaker—emboldened…
Trump’s Tariff Tantrum: A Strategic Blunder That Alienates a Vital Ally
In a move that reeks of impulsive brinkmanship, President Donald Trump has slapped a staggering 50% tariff on Indian imports, doubling down on an initial 25% levy as punishment for India’s continued…
Time for Truth: Demanding a Deep Probe into Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori” Allegations
In the world’s largest democracy, the integrity of elections is not just a procedural nicety—it’s the bedrock of public trust. Yet, when opposition leader Rahul Gandhi levels explosive charges of “vote chori”…
ICICI Bank’s Minimum Balance Hike: A Brazen Bet on Elitism
Do you support ICICI bank’s decision to hike minimum acocunt balance to Rs 50000?
Trump’s 50% Tariff on India: A Reckless Betrayal of a Strategic Ally
Donald Trump’s recent move to slap a 50% tariff on Indian imports is a reckless, shortsighted jab at one of America’s key strategic partners, and it reeks of economic bullying dressed up…
India Must Stand Firm Against Trump’s Threats: No Compromise, No Surrender
India, a rising global power with a rich history of resilience, faces a critical moment in its foreign policy as it navigates the bombast of former U.S. President Donald Trump. His recent…
A Red Star Fades: The Enduring Legacy of V.S. Achuthanandan
Yesterday, Kerala bid farewell to Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan, fondly called ‘Comrade VS’, who passed away at 101 in a Thiruvananthapuram hospital. A titan of Indian communism, his life was a saga of…
The Crushing Weight of Work: Banks Must Act to Save Lives
The tragic death of Shivshankar Mitra, a Bank of Baroda chief manager in Baramati, Pune, who took his own life on July 17, 2025, citing unbearable work pressure, is not just a…
Why Is India Failing Its Fishermen in the Katchatheevu Crisis?
In July 2025, one issue dominates India’s newsstands, social media feeds, and public discourse: the Katchatheevu dispute. This long-standing maritime disagreement with Sri Lanka over a tiny island in the Palk Strait…