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Japan’s “Lost Decades” began after the collapse of its asset bubble in the early 1990s, leading to prolonged economic stagnation. Yet Japan remained a wealthy, technologically advanced country with strong financial institutions, major corporations and extensive development expertise. At the same time, India was opening its economy and urgently needed long-term capital, modern infrastructure and … Read more

A routine commercial flight suddenly became a terrifying fight for survival on September 30, 2026. Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when an extraordinary crisis unfolded inside the cockpit. According to authorities and multiple reports, Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, was attacked and stabbed by his co-pilot while the Boeing … Read more

India is standing at an unusual economic moment. The country has enormous ambitions, a huge young population, expanding infrastructure, a growing digital economy, and increasingly global economic influence. The World Bank reported that India’s economy grew by 7.6% in FY26, making it the fastest-growing major economy during that period. At the same time, the Bank … Read more

India’s democracy needs a strong opposition. That is not a weakness. It is a necessity. A government that faces no serious questions can become less accountable. Opposition parties have an important role in challenging policies, exposing weaknesses, raising public concerns, and demanding answers. But there is another side to the story. Opposition politics can also … Read more

India’s young generation is finding new ways to make itself heard. What started as an unusual online movement quickly developed into a much wider conversation about education, unemployment, accountability and the way institutions respond to young people. The CJP Gen-Z Protests became one of the most striking examples of how India’s youth can use humour, … Read more

India Economic Growth has reached a strong 7.8% surge. This growth defies global trouble and shows a big win for the country. Markets and experts now see the nation as a bright spot in a slow world economy. The global economy faces heavy storms today. High inflation and slow trade hurt many large nations. Yet, … Read more

How India Viewed Traditional U.S. Kashmir Policy can be summarized in one sentence: Kashmir should not be treated as an international dispute requiring outside mediation between India and Pakistan. For decades, this principle shaped one of the most significant disagreements between India and the United States. New Delhi viewed American involvement in Kashmir with growing … Read more

The longstanding U.S. position emphasized peaceful negotiations between India and Pakistan while taking into account the wishes of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The Congressional Research Service described this as the established American position, while also noting India’s opposition to third-party mediation and Pakistan’s efforts to internationalize the dispute. What Was the Traditional U.S. … Read more

America’s Kashmir Version: From Cold War diplomacy and India-Pakistan mediation to Washington’s increasingly India-centric strategic relationship and the 2026 Srinagar moment. The current version is however not necessarily proof that Washington has formally abandoned every element of its longstanding Kashmir position. Why Kashmir Has Always Mattered to Washington The American Version of Kashmir however states, … Read more