US President Donald Trump’s recent stance toward India—marked by tariff hikes, coercive pressure, and transactional rhetoric—hints at a new imperialist era. Trump’s distancing from the World Trade Organisation and his economic bullying under the guise of ‘America First’ reveal that the US no longer seeks friendship but demands subservience.

When the movie ‘Bobby’ was released in 1973, it sent a spark through millions of old and young hearts alike. The film Julie gained recognition for portraying love at the age of sixteen. Stories of teenage love and romance have captivated people for centuries. Binding love to age restrictions, whether at 15 or 75, goes against nature.

The true obstacle to progress in many states of India is not deficient infrastructure or systems but an outdated mindset rooted in socio-cultural values that clash with the demands of a rapidly evolving world.

In a fiery parliamentary address that left more questions than answers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over ‘Operation Sindoor’, but did his words strike a blow against the government, or reveal a deeper misunderstanding of India’s strategic imperatives?

Today’s young husbands fear blue plastic drums and cement sacks as if they’ve become ominous symbols of death. Meanwhile, elderly mothers-in-law in joint families are buying begging bowls instead of wedding utensils, fearing that the daughter-in-law is no longer confined to the kitchen but has intentions elsewhere.

Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka—two states, two landscapes, two models. On one side, there’s Yogi Adityanath’s iron-clad image, determined to turn UP into the engine of a 'New India,' and on the other, Siddaramaiah’s soft, populist politics, promising to fill every poor man’s plate and pocket with something.