Opinion

Opinion | Faith, Flight And Honour: The Sikh Fighter Pilot Who Flew For British In WWII

Mahinder Singh Pujji and 23 other pilots arrived in Britain during the peak of the Battle of Britain in 1940, when German bombers rained hell on London with V2 rockets and bombs.

Opinion: India's New Surveillance Challenge From Pakistan Lies 500 km Above Earth

A US-based firm recently shared a post on LinkedIn explaining how Pakistan's earth observation satellite, PRSC EO3, is an anomaly because of its orbit. The US-based company COMSPOC found that the electro-optical imagery satellite, which requires sunlight to capture images of the ground, was placed in a 38-degree inclined orbit around Earth. The orb...

Opinion | There Is A 'Shadow' Route Keeping Iran Alive, And America Can't Touch It

If the Strait of Hormuz is Iran's Trump card, then the Caspian Sea in its north is the 'war machine' helping Iran play its cards well.

Blog | 'I Lost 10 Kilos': Indian Student On Falling Rupee And The Reality Of Life Abroad

In October 2025, I paid the first instalment of my tuition fee. It was 15,800 pounds, and the conversion rate was Rs 118 for a pound. By January, it further slipped to Rs 125 as I paid the second instalment.

Blog | Yahya Khan To Munir, The Curious Pak Factor In Every US-China Thaw

History suggests that whenever Washington looks toward Beijing during moments of global upheaval, Islamabad finds a way back into the game.

Analysis: Islamic NATO Or Europe - Is Gulf Rethinking Its Options After Trump's 'Betrayal'?

A wounded Iran, which is emboldened by its experience of attacking its neighbours and hijacking the global energy supply chain, coupled with Trump's failure to prioritise the region, makes a strong case for Islamic countries in Central Asia to partne

Blog | Iran To Venezuela, Why Does Trump Prefer To Attack Only On Weekends?

It's not just a coincidence. Here's why Trump avoids bombings on weekdays.

Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2

Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.

Blog: Project Zorawar - How India Plans To Counter China At High Altitudes

Developed under a public-private partnership with the DRDO and L&T, the Army's ambitious light tank project, titled 'Zorawar', was envisioned in 2021. Under it, the Centre seeks to procure 350 light tanks in a phased manner.

Blog: Air Force Pilot's Heroics That Remained Unknown For Years

Against the backdrop of the 1965 India-Pakistan war, India made a strategic move to open a new front in Punjab, to target the Lahore and Sialkot sectors in Pakistan.

Blog: Key Defence Bill Clears Obstacle Before Forming Theatre Commands

An important defence bill passed in parliament seeks to empower the Commander-in-chief and the Officer-in-Command of an Inter-Service Organization with disciplinary, command and control authority over personnel from other forces serving in the ISO.

Blog: India-France: United By Valour, Sacrifice Since 1914

The Indian tri-services contingent marched in Paris to the tune of "Saare Jahan se Achcha" on the occasion of Bastille Day, France's National Day. It is not the first time Indian troops were in France.