A boardroom acronym for four emerging markets has grown into something far bigger. Today it is a geopolitical bloc spanning four continents. The journey runs from a four-country dialogue to today's far wider grouping. Successive waves of membership pulled in oil states, African economies and Southeast Asian partners. At the centre of this expanding architecture sits India this year, chairing the grouping for a fourth time since its inception.

For them, war was just a game. They came. The skies exploded with deadly fireworks. Bombs fell. Missiles flew. Drones swarmed. Thousands died. Homes were reduced to rubble. The air turned toxic. Temperatures rose. Oceans warmed. Forests burned and vanished.

Let’s cut to the chase. The story just got stranger. The US Department of Justice released 3.5 million pages, thousands of photos, and hundreds of videos linked to Jeffrey Epstein. This happened because of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by President Trump in 2025. Public pressure forced the hand. But here’s the catch: large chunks of the documents are blacked out. The message is clear: not every truth is meant for our eyes.

As red flags grow fewer and May Day rallies lose their once-vibrant fervour across India and the world, the appeal of International Workers’ Day appears to be waning. What was once a powerful symbol of solidarity now struggles amid economic pragmatism and rising nationalist currents. This decline coincides with a stark reality: despite three decades of Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation (LPG) reforms and claims of economic upsurge, income disparities and inequalities in India have sharpened. The top percentiles have captured disproportionate wealth while multidimensional poverty, regional divides, and informal sector precarity persist for millions.

Expecting courtesy or compassion from them is like striking an axe on one’s own foot. Blunt, unpredictable, and unapologetic, Trump fears neither divine judgment nor global opinion. He has often mocked international law and undermined global institutions. Engaging recklessly with such a leader offers little gain and immense risk.

Silence can sometimes become the greatest crime. And that moment has arrived. The civilised world's mute response defies logic; it's not mere indifference; it reeks of a cold, calculated conspiracy. One burning question keeps us awake at night. One deep unease chokes the throat. One unbearable wait that can no longer be endured.