Finance
Where Should You Invest in 2026? India or China?
My cousin asked me last week: ‘I have $10,000 to invest. Should I put it in India or China?’ Honest answer? Neither. But if you force me to choose—I…
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Economy
India vs China Economy: Which Giant Is Winning the Race?
Let’s be honest—when you hear ‘future superpower,’ two names pop up immediately: India and China. But if you look closely, these two are playing co…
Geopolitics
The Silent War: How India and China Compete Without Fighting
You won’t see tanks on the border every day. But the economic war between India and China is very real. China banned hundreds of Indian apps a few years…
Economy
Why China’s Economy Is Slowing Down (And India’s Isn’t)
I’ve been following economic news for years, and one thing is clear: the China dream is facing a reality check. Real estate crisis. Youth unemployment…
Strategic Affairs
The Taiwan Strait Question: India’s Silence Speaks Volumes
If you follow geopolitics, you know the Taiwan Strait is one of the hottest spots on earth. Everyone is watching to see if China makes a move. India’s st…
Economy
Jobs, Poverty, and Billionaires: A Ground Report on Two Economies
Numbers lie sometimes. GDP growth sounds impressive until you walk the streets. I have friends in both countries. One runs a small garment unit in Tirupur…
International Relations
The Africa Gambit: China’s Shadow, India’s History
Africa is the battleground for the 21st-century geopolitics. China has been there for decades, building roads, ports, and railways—often with the help of…
Global Governance
BRICS Expansion: Is India Losing Influence to China?
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) recently decided to expand, inviting countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, and Egypt. On the surface…
Finance
Investing 101: For Absolute Beginners
Investing can seem like a game for the wealthy, but it’s one of the most important tools for building long-term financial security. The first step is oft…
Resources
The Water Wars: Why Rivers Could Be the Next Flashpoint
We talk a lot about borders, but what about rivers? India is upstream for Pakistan (Indus) and downstream for China (Brahmaputra). The Indus Waters Treaty…
Rise of America
The American Experiment Today: What Endures, What Is Tested
The United States is, by any historical measure, an extraordinarily successful political experiment. A republic founded in 1776 with a population of around…
Foreign Policy
Understanding Look East vs. Act East: What Changed?
The shift from ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’ was more than just a name change. In the 90s, ‘Look East’ was about simply opening up to Southeast Asi…
Geopolitics
The China Factor: Why India’s Himalayan Border Isn’t Just About Maps
We’ve all seen the news flashes about patrols and standoffs in Ladakh. But honestly, the issue runs way deeper than just a line on a map. When you look a…
Indo-Pacific Strategy
Understanding SAGAR: India’s Vision for the Indo-Pacific
If you’ve been following Indian foreign policy, you’ve heard the term ‘SAGAR’—Security and Growth for All in the Region. It’s meant to be India…
Maritime Security
The Indian Ocean: Why Diego Garcia Keeps Strategic Planners Awake
The Indian Ocean is India’s backyard, but there are a lot of guests staying over. Diego Garcia, a tiny island in the Chagos Archipelago, hosts a massive…
Bilateral Relations
The Great Power Rivalry: Why the US Needs India More Than Ever
The US-China rivalry is the defining dynamic of the 21st century. In this rivalry, India is the prize. The US views India as the only democratic country wi…
Inflation & Living Costs
Inflation, Roti, and Reality: A Simple Comparison of India and Pakistan’s Economy
Let me tell you about the price of roti. In Delhi, a plain roti at a street stall costs about 10 rupees. In Lahore, the same roti costs 40-50 Pakistani rup…
Personal Finance
Personal Finance in America – Where Most Beginners Go Wrong
Let me be honest with you. Personal finance in America is not complicated, but people make it complicated. They buy courses, follow Instagram gurus, and en…
Investing
Investing in America for Beginners – Index Funds, ETFs, and Avoiding Scams
You want to start investing in America. Great. But let me stop you before you buy Bitcoin because your cousin said it's going to the moon. Start simple. Op…
Neighborhood
Bangladesh: India’s Best Neighbor or a Ticking Clock?
If you look at India’s neighborhood, Bangladesh is often called the ‘best neighbor.’ We solved the land border demarcation (a 40-year-old issue), and…
Emerging Markets
Looking South: India’s Tryst with Latin America
When we talk about Indian geopolitics, we rarely look West—beyond the Middle East. But Latin America is becoming a crucial partner. Why? Lithium. The wor…
Defense & Technology
Space is the Place: India’s Anti-Satellite Test and the Militarization of Space
When India shot down one of its own satellites (Mission Shakti) a few years ago, it became one of the few countries with anti-satellite (ASAT) capability…
Technology & Economy
The Semiconductor Race: Taiwan, USA, and India’s Big Bet
Geopolitics used to be about tanks and bombs. Now, it’s about silicon chips. The global shortage during COVID made everyone realize how dependent we are…
Rise of America
World War Two: The War That Made America the Dominant Power on Earth
When the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War Two on December 7, 1941, America was militarily unprepared but industrial…
Tourism
Dubai's Souks Beyond Gold: Spice, Textile, and Fish Markets
Most visitors know the Gold Souk, but fewer make it to the nearby Spice Souk and Textile Souk, both of which are worth as much or more time. The Spice Souk…
Security
The Cyber Frontier: India’s Vulnerability to Digital Warfare
Geopolitics isn’t just about soldiers on a mountain; it’s about hackers in a basement. India has faced massive cyber attacks—the 2018 UIDAI breach, t…
Future Vision
Outlook 2030: Will India Be a Superpower?
Everyone loves to ask: will India become a superpower? It’s a catchy headline. But if you look at the geopolitical trajectory, ‘superpower’ might be…
Regional Politics
Neighborhood First: Why Nepal and Maldives Are Giving India a Headache
It’s a classic trope: the big brother syndrome. India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy sounds great on paper, but implementing it has been messy. Look…
Multilateralism
SCO vs. Quad: Where Does India Really Belong?
Being a member of both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Quad is like being friends with two people who absolutely hate each other. It’…
Foreign Policy
The I2U2 Quad: Is India Playing the West Against the East?
There’s a lot of chatter about acronyms these days—Quad, I2U2, SCO, BRICS. It can get confusing for anyone trying to keep up. I remember when the I2U2…
Rise of America
Immigration and the Making of American Power
Between 1880 and 1920, approximately twenty-five million immigrants arrived in the United States. They came from Southern and Eastern Europe — Italy, Pol…
Bilateral Relations
The Pakistan Paradox: Trade, Terror, and Cricket Diplomacy
If there’s one relationship in Indian geopolitics that defies logic, it’s this one. On one hand, you have the border firing and the constant rhetoric a…
Admissions & Benefits
After FFMG – Which Colleges in India Accept It, Admissions Process & Career Benefits
Clearing FFMG is just the start. Now which colleges can you get into? First, you need to understand – FFMG score is not for PG seats directly. After clea…