Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir: A New Symbol of India’s Cultural Diplomacy
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, inaugurated in January 2024, has become a cultural and diplomatic symbol of India. Within one and a half years of its consecration, the temple has drawn not only millions of devotees from across the country but also global attention. Heads of state, senior diplomats, and cultural representatives from around the […]
China’s dominance in Rare Earth Minerals and Processing Technology
The rare earth mineral became a buzz word in 2010 when China unofficially “halted” rare-earth exports to Japan
Erratic Monsoons Explain Why India Must Become Active in ARCTIC Governance
The first monsoon rains that hit Kerala’s shore each year bring more than just rain; they bring the heartbeat of an entire subcontinent. The Indian monsoon is more than just a weather system; it ushers life to the economy, the environment, and the culture. It shapes the future of farming, affects the livelihood of people […]
Disarmament in Lebanon is nothing but a Deceptive Diplomacy by the West
The Lebanese state is navigating a precarious paradigm. It has embarked upon an unprecedented path to disarm all the non-state entities in Lebanon. Essentially, this pursuit towards disarmament or monopolization of weapons and regulation of legitimate force resonates with the concept of Weberian state as ideated by the German Sociologist, Max Weber. He emphasized that […]
The Political Conscience of Sports is a Manufactured and a Cautiously Selective Propaganda
In a perfect world, sport would be an apolitical domain, a platform on which competition overlooks politics, ideology, and geography. But the world is far from perfect. Sport, the great international leveler of nations, has also proven to be one of the strongest platforms for propaganda, selective outrage, and moral grandstanding. In recent years, especially […]