When Diplomacy Entered the Cyber Battlefield: BRICS 2026

Digital outreach has become an essential instrument of geopolitics. But the same platforms that amplify a…

Delhi Has PM, Public and Paisa… But No Pollution?

No government loses elections for poisoning its people. No bureaucrat is penalized for inaction. No industry…

Energy, Minerals, and Maritime Power: India’s Strategic Bet on Southern Africa

India’s growing presence in Southern Africa marks a bold recalibration of its continental ambitions, writes Rao…

Why Asrani’s Nagesh Will Always Be My Favorite

Chhoti Si Baat was a delightful ensemble, elevated by Amol Palekar’s shy charm, Vidya Sinha’s graceful…

Why I Chose to Become a Cultural Ambassador of Africa in India

RAO NARENDER YADAV We need to see Africa in India—not just as a partner in diplomacy…