President Donald Trump said in a social media post today that Apple should manufacture iPhones sold in the United States within the country, rather than in India or other nations, and called for a 25% tariff if the company does not comply. Trump posted on his platform Truth Social that he had “long ago informed […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent vow that “no power on Earth” can stop India from punishing Pakistan for terrorism isn’t strength. It is reckless political theatre. At a rally in Bikaner, Modi dismissed global concerns about nuclear escalation, stating that India “will not be deterred by scaremongering about the use of atom bomb.” This is […]
In the aftermath of Pakistan’s most serious military standoff with India in decades, the country has elevated Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, the highest military designation in the nation’s armed forces. While such recognition for defending national sovereignty is understandable, it also underscores a deeper problem Pakistan has yet […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to launch Operation Sindoor in retaliation for a deadly terror attack in Kashmir was intended as a show of strength and deterrence. But a closer examination of the regional fallout and strategic responses suggests the operation may have backfired, ultimately strengthening Pakistan’s internal cohesion, reinforcing its military’s strategic calculus, […]
India’s decision to restrict the import of Bangladeshi goods through its northeastern land ports marks a troubling shift in regional trade policy. The new measures, which block the entry of ready-made garments and other key exports from Bangladesh via land, risk undermining years of progress in bilateral economic integration and regional connectivity. This approach not […]
Remittance inflows are playing a growing role in driving innovation and productivity in South Asia, according to a study examining their long-term economic impact. The report, titled Unveiling the Impact of Remittances on Productive Efficiencies, highlights how financial transfers from abroad are fueling more than just household consumption. They are increasingly linked to national economic […]
The recent India-Pakistan conflict revealed a troubling collapse in standards across Indian newsrooms. In a climate of nationalism and competitive pressure, many mainstream outlets broadcast fabricated or unverified stories, misleading millions. As reported in The New York Times (“How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War,” May 17, 2025), respected networks abandoned […]
Luxury brands are finding it difficult to expand in India, despite the country’s fast-growing economy and population of 1.4 billion. India currently has only three Louis Vuitton stores, while mainland China has more than 60. Annual luxury sales in India total around $1 billion, compared with $45 billion in China, according to consulting firm Bain […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is no stranger to sharp rhetoric. But in recent remarks questioning the strategic legacy of India’s relationship with Bangladesh, he risks undermining a partnership that has, for over five decades, brought stability to the region and bound together two peoples who share culture, language and history. Sarma should look […]
In the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, Himanshi Narwal stood up and said the one thing India needed most to hear: “We don’t want people going against Muslims or Kashmiris. We want peace and only peace. Of course, we want justice.” For this act of bravery, delivered through tears and unimaginable grief, she was met […]
