Just as winter descends over North India, so does the smog, the poisonous mixture of automobile airings, factory fumes, burning crop waste, and seasonal spurts of festival lights such as Diwali. In 2024 Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi regularly reached highs of 400 and above and highs of 732 µg/m 3 of PM 2.5 … Read more
This is a shocking trend that has been rocking the political arena. The up-and-coming politician in New York named Zohran Mamdani is also said to have plans of visiting India in November this year where he may meet the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The news has brought controversy, considering that Mamdani has been vociferous in … Read more
In a happy ending, India largest music label, T-Series has now officially removed its notorious political song, Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai, on YouTube after the song received a tremendous online backlash and had reached one million dislikes in only 48 hours of publication. The transition has become the focus of heated debates concerning the … Read more
The political situation in Bihar is getting heated up as the state is approaching the 2025 Assembly Elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to be directing its efforts and tactic towards mobilizing its followers and offering a superior leadership profile. Union Minister Anurag Thakur is one who is up and coming the most visible … Read more
Canada and India are in a bitter diplomatic row, which started with a dramatic accusation by Canadian leaders. The core of standoff is the argument that the Indian government acting through its ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through a notorious transnational organized crime group, namely, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, targeted and threatened Canadian citizens on … Read more
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced a setback in the 2024 parliamentary elections, losing its absolute majority with seats dropping from 303 to 240. Despite predictions of decline, the BJP demonstrated resilience by sweeping subsequent state elections in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi, regaining power after 27 years in the latter. This resurgence is attributed to the BJP’s Hindutva ideology, appealing to India’s 80% Hindu population, while opposition parties struggle to offer a compelling alternative, often perceived as chasing Muslim votes. As long as India’s democratic framework persists, the BJP’s electoral dominance seems likely to continue.
The 2024 FIDE Chess World Championship between India’s young prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh and reigning champion Ding Liren of China is a historic event that speaks to the growing dominance of Asian players in global chess. Hosted in Singapore, the championship points to a shift in the chess landscape that was once dominated by Europe. With reports suggesting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may attend the closing ceremony, this event emphasizes India’s rising influence in sports. Gukesh’s road to the final symbolizes new generation talent, and Ding’s defense will be a testament to his strategic prowess. This championship celebrates chess as a unifying force and cultural milestone.