51 columns on geopolitics, India's foreign policy and economic diplomacy — originally published in New Delhi Times.
On the edge of N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, there is a solar plant that most of the world has never heard of. From the road it looks like nothing special,…
Seychelles, a small Island country in the Indian Ocean, occupied a significant position in India’s strategic calculus. Since formal diplomatic ties between…
On June 15, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a state visit to Slovakia. This visit to a CEE (Central and East European) country marks an…
Oil made the twentieth century. It financed wars, toppled governments, and drew borders we still argue over. The metal that may end up shaping the twenty-first…
India’s relations with the five Nordic countries – Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark – have underwent a significant transformation since 2014 when…
On May 26, 2026, the 11 th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in New Delhi in which Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister…
India and New Zealand have written a significant chapter in bilateral relations with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The landmark moment came on…
On April 20, 2026, during a joint press statement with the visiting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aptly remarked…
India’s relations with Bangladesh, which went under a period of strain after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina government and the succeeding interim Bangladesh…
India has been emerging as a pioneer in shaping the global discourse on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The recently held India AI Summit at Delhi was the…
Seychelles, a key littoral country in the Indian Ocean, occupies an important strategic calculus in India’s vision MAHASAGAR, an acronym for “Mutual and…
January 27, 2026 will always be etched as a watershed moment in the relationship between India and the European Union (EU) as it was on this day that both…
On January 19, 2026, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, paid a visit to India that lasted only around…
In the 20th century, global power revolved around oil. In the 21st century, it will revolve around water . If the last century taught us anything, it’s that…
The 2025 G20 Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa from November 22 to November 23 under the Presidency of South Africa, was historic, as it marked the…
During his opening remarks addressed virtually during the 22 nd ASEAN-India Summit held on October 26, 2025, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
From October 13 to October 16 2025, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa undertook a state visit to India. The visit also assumed significance as it…
Following the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in May 2022 between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the…
Few moments truly capture the spirit of a nation standing at the crossroads of tradition and modernity. On the fourth and fifth days of the Abu Dhabi…
The visit of Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to India from August 24 to August 26 2025- his first ever Indian visit since assuming the office in 2022- has…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Maldives at the invitation of Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Before embarking on the…
As India looks to expand its engagement with Europe beyond the traditional Western European countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to…
On May 6, 2025, India and the United Kingdom (UK), signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). According to an official statement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a state visit to Saudi Arabia on April 22, 2025. The visit was originally scheduled for two days but it was cut short…
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025 , held from 7–9 April in Abu Dhabi, once again proved why the United Arab Emirates is widely regarded as a…
On March 11 and 12 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Mauritius and attended the National Day celebrations of the county on 12th March…
The recent visit of the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to India on February 17-18, 2025 has resulted in a significant elevation of the ties…
In a landmark series of visits that heralds a new era of global collaboration, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a strategic tour of France and…
In an era where every decision can have significant consequences on patient outcomes, the pharmaceutical industry is poised for a major transformation. A novel…
The visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subinato to India has heralded a new chapter in the ties between India and Indonesia. The visit of Subianto to India…
In the context of the global cryptocurrency ecosystem, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant participant, with Bitcoin…
India’s growth trajectory in 2024 has been marked by an array of achievements spanning infrastructure, social development, economic reform, and technological…
Since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India in 2014, India has expanded its strategic outreach to the Gulf countries in the Middle East. As part of…
Around the globe, more and more people—young and old, from every walk of life—are dealing with mental health issues. This growing need calls for more than just…
The historic visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Guyana, a small yet significant country in the Caribbean region, has not only strengthened the…
The XVI BRICS Summit, held from October 22 to 24, 2024 in Kazan, Russia, adopted the Kazan Declaration with the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just…
The United Arab Emirates , a country that is typically associated with aspiration and forward-thinking efforts, has reaffirmed its commitment to having a…
Globally, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are radically altering industries and deliberately blending into daily business operations to drive…
Affecting ecosystems, businesses, and cultures all around, climate change is an existential threat spanning national boundaries. With more than one-fifth of…
Relations between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have witnessed a significant upward spiral in the last decade and have been going from strength to…
Heritage City Delhi: Delhi has amazing heritage pertaining to Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Late Harappan, Buddhist, Ashokan, Kushan, Pre-Sultanate, Sultanate,…
Innovation is improving economies, industries and global entities. The World Economic Forum has accelerated initiatives on health and healthcare Systems. The…
Rise of digital currencies: Digital currency is an alternative to cash for quick electronic money transfer and available exclusively in electronic form. It…
Recent years have witnessed a rapid rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events against a background of rising global temperatures. According to…
The recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ukraine, occurring at a time when the global environment is highly polarised, signifies India’s unwavering…
On June 26 2024, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar in his address to the opening session at the ASEAN-Indian Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in…
In the heart of the UAE’s glittering landscape, where tradition meets innovation, there stands a figure who has seamlessly woven the rich tapestry of heritage…
International Day of Yoga (IDY) is being celebrated worldwide on June 21 every year. On 21 June 2024, the IDY completed a decade of observance and celebration.…
One of the highlights of the swearing-in ceremony as India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term was the presence of leaders from India’s…
On May 13, 2024, India and Iran signed a 10-year agreement for the operation and development of the strategically significant Chabahar port in Iran. India…
Under the visionary leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin…