Energy Politics
Energy Security: Why India is Hugging Russia and Irking the US
Energy is the currency of geopolitics. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the West expected India to jump on the sanctions bandwagon. Instead, we did the opposit…
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Energy Politics
Rise of America
The Dollar: How American Currency Became the World's Money
In July 1944, representatives of forty-four nations gathered at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to design the postwar internati…
Automotive
Understanding Basic Car Maintenance
You don’t have to be a mechanic to take good care of your car. Knowing a few basics can save you money and prevent breakdowns. First, learn how to check…
Economy & Security
The Red Sea Rerouting: How Houthi Attacks Are Hitting Your Indian Wallet
We often think geopolitics happens in faraway places, far away from our dinner tables. But the recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea?…
Rise of America
Theodore Roosevelt and the Birth of American Global Ambition
Theodore Roosevelt became president in September 1901 at forty-two years old, following the assassination of William McKinley. He was the youngest person t…
Renewable Energy
The Green Economy: Jobs in Renewable Energy Are Heating Up
I used to work in oil and gas. It was stable, but I never felt good about what I was doing. A few years ago, I made the leap to the solar energy sector, an…
Global Strategy
India’s Play in the Arctic: Why Do We Care About Melting Ice?
When you think of India, you think of heat, not ice. So why does India have a scientific base in the Arctic (Himadri)? It’s actually one of the most fasc…
Tourism
The Dubai Frame: A Bridge Between Old and New
The Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park is one of the city's most cleverly conceived attractions. At 150 metres tall and 93 metres wide, it is a giant picture frame…
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…
Tourism
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood: Dubai's Quiet Soul
Al Fahidi is the part of Dubai that existed before the oil money arrived, and it has been preserved well enough that walking through its narrow lanes gives…
Business
Dubai's Sustainability Agenda: Green Business in the Desert
The irony of one of the world's largest oil and gas exporters becoming a leader in clean energy is not lost on observers, but the UAE's commitment to its e…
Middle East Policy
Israel-Hamas War: India’s Delicate Balancing Walk
The conflict in Gaza put India in a tight spot. Historically, India was a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. But over the last decade, relations w…
Jobs
Finding a Job in Dubai: A Practical Guide for Expats
Dubai's job market operates differently from most Western economies in ways that catch first-time arrivals off guard. The most important difference is that…
Tourism
The Dubai Frame: A Bridge Between Old and New
The Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park is one of the city's most cleverly conceived attractions. At 150 metres tall and 93 metres wide, it is a giant picture frame…
India Travel
Mysore: Palaces and Sandalwood
Mysore is the kind of city that feels both royal and approachable. The centerpiece is the Mysore Palace, the former seat of the Wodeyar dynasty. I visited…
Tourism
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood: Dubai's Quiet Soul
Al Fahidi is the part of Dubai that existed before the oil money arrived, and it has been preserved well enough that walking through its narrow lanes gives…
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…
Food
Delicious 30-Minute Meals for Busy Weeknights
Weeknight cooking should feel like relief, not a chore. Keep your pantry stocked with staples like canned tomatoes, beans, pasta, rice, and versatile spice…
International Relations
The Diplomatic Tightrope: India, Russia, and the Ukraine War
This is the defining geopolitical issue of our time for India. The Ukraine war exposed the limits of our neutrality. We abstained from UN votes condemning…
Creativity
Getting Started with AI Art: A Beginner's Toolkit
The world of AI art generation can feel overwhelming, but it's actually one of the most accessible entry points into using AI. If you have an idea, you can…
Economic Analysis
Why Pakistan’s Economy Keeps Falling Behind India’s (And What They Can Learn)
I’ve talked to small business owners in both countries. And here’s what they all say: “Things are getting expensive, but at least in India, I can sti…