Strait of Hormuz Talks Postponed: Why Iran-Gulf Diplomacy Is at Risk
Diplomatic efforts to restore stability around the Strait of Hormuz have suffered a setback after Oman postponed planned talks between Iran and Gulf countries, citing the need to build regional consensus. The meeting had been scheduled in Salalah to discuss arrangements for safer shipping through one of the world’s most
US Fighter Shot Down Over Iran: How an Airman Survived 50 Hours Behind Enemy Lines
A US Air Force officer’s account of surviving nearly 50 hours inside Iran after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down has offered a rare glimpse into the dangers faced by military personnel stranded behind enemy lines. Identified by his mission call sign “Dude 44 Bravo,” the weapons-systems officer survived
Iran-UAE Meeting at BRICS Summit: A Diplomatic Opening Amid West Asia War
The meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic moments of the gathering. It was the highest-level public meeting between
BRICS Summit 2026: India’s Independent Foreign Policy Faces a New Test
India’s leadership of the 18th BRICS Summit has placed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy strategy under renewed scrutiny. While New Delhi successfully brought diverse members together around the New Delhi Declaration, questions remain over whether India used its position strongly enough to project its traditional independent voice on the
‘Need Over Want’: When Living With Less Becomes a Question of Living Better
Poornima Jha’s book uses stories of work, relationships, money and everyday consumption to examine an old question made urgent by modern life: how much is enough? There is a peculiar contradiction at the heart of contemporary living. Convenience has multiplied, possessions have become easier to acquire and the vocabulary of
BRICS Push for IMF and World Bank Reform: Why It Matters
The BRICS bloc is putting reform of the global financial system at the centre of its economic agenda, with finance ministers and central bank governors calling for greater representation of emerging and developing economies in institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The demand comes ahead
H1N1 Influenza: Why Cases Rise and How the Virus Spreads
H1N1 influenza, often called swine flu, is now part of the seasonal influenza viruses circulating among people. Unlike its pandemic form in 2009, H1N1 today generally behaves as a seasonal flu strain, but it can still cause serious complications in vulnerable people. One major reason for the rise in H1N1
Alireza Firouzja on Breaking Carlsen’s 2800 Record: Why India Has Become a Major Chess Audience
Alireza Firouzja has established himself as one of the leading figures of the new generation of chess, becoming the youngest player ever to cross the 2,800 Elo rating mark, surpassing the record previously held by Magnus Carlsen. The French grandmaster achieved the milestone at just 18 years and five months
Ben Shelton Reaches US Open Final: American Tennis Gets a Historic Moment
Ben Shelton has reached his first Grand Slam final after defeating fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in a gripping US Open semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory sets up a championship showdown with top seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday. Shelton’s comeback was built around the weapon
As China Slows, Global FMCG Giants Turn to India for Their Next Big Growth Wave
India is increasingly moving from being an emerging-market opportunity to becoming a strategic growth priority for global consumer companies, as slower growth in China and limited expansion opportunities in mature economies push multinational FMCG brands to search for their next major market. Companies including L’Oréal, Nestlé, Mondelez, Reckitt, Unilever and
