Sumit Sarkar: The Passing of a Fearless Voice in Indian Historiography
Mohammad Alamullah in UK The death of eminent historian Sumit Sarkar (1939–2026) on August 13 has left a deep void in the world of Indian historiography. The news of his…
Will Bangladesh Join Makkah Pact?
Asad Mirza Bangladesh says it’s “open” to joining the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact. That word choice is doing a lot of work. It’s not a signature, but it’s not nothing either…
Give Elderly the Light of Dignity, Not the Darkness of Neglect
— Lalit Gargg World Senior Citizens Day serves as a wake-up call to society’s collective conscience, compelling us to reflect on the painful realities faced by the elderly. The very…
Trump and Iran Clash Over Hormuz as Markets Wobble
Asad Mirza Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz “New US Territory” via an AI-generated map, insisting it’s open and mine-free. Iran mocked the claim, comparing it to annexing California, and…
Ice Silk Road: China’s Cold Advantage in a Hot World
By Asad Mirza Melting ice and a burning Middle East have handed China not just a new trade lane—but a strategic head start. As Beijing transforms the Northern Sea Route…
Three Flags, One Shield: Inside the Makkah Pact, Reshaping Middle East
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any of the countries will be treated as an attack against all of them. Asad Mirza On August 7,…
In West Bengal, Politics Speaks Louder Than the Loudspeaker
Aafreen Hussain in Kolkata The controversy over loudspeakers at mosques in West Bengal has once again brought into focus the delicate balance between religious freedom, constitutional rights and public order.…
Will Prashant Kishor’s Victory Redefine Bihar’s Politics?
By ANDALIB AKHTER Bihar’s politics has often been shaped by elections whose significance extends far beyond the constituency in which they are fought. The latest by-election appears to be one…
Latest “Historic” Gaza Disarmament Deal as Envisioned By Trump
Asad Mirza Donald Trump has declared a “historic” deal for Hamas to fully disarm in Gaza, brokered by his Board of Peace. But Netanyahu calls it inadequate, Hamas ties disarmament…