Oil Crisis Prompts UK To Defy US Ban
Britain has eased parts of its Russian oil sanctions as the ongoing crisis in West Asia and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz have surged energy costs and supply disruptions.
Stepping Beyond The Familiar Pattern
The core concept of Techno-Feudalism is economic or cloud rent, and not profit. However, this sort of rent has no connection with the land. It can be applicable to any means of production.
Forgotten Cows Survived 130 Years On Remote Island
In the late 19th Century, a small group of cattle was left behind on Amsterdam Island, a remote spot in […]
Tensions Between Friends Blown Wide Open
President Trump had planned to launch fresh attacks on Iran on May 18, 2026. However, he suddenly paused the large-scale military strikes on the Islamic Republic on May 17 after receiving direct appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.
‘Russia Has Crossed The Rubicon’
Speaking at the International Peace Coalition (IPC) meeting of May 8, 2026, former UN Weapons Inspector William Scott Ritter Jr […]
Opportunity Beyond The Alliance
The UAE officially left both OPEC and OPEC+ to prioritise its own national interests and to fulfil desire for production flexibility, as well as growth. The US-Iran War has exposed tensions among the Gulf nations, apart from disrupting fuel supplies.
An Agreement For Safeguarding Own Interests
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed between India and New Zealand in April 2026 after rapid negotiations, is not merely […]
Stablecoins – Worse Than Eurodollar
Nuclear plant has been attacked in the UAE, testing Iran truce.
Plato’s Concept Of Democracy & Present-Day India
By Rohan Kuddus/Anindya Rudra Plato’s profound disdain for democracy was rooted in his belief that it is an inherently unstable […]
Literature ›
Dealing With Storm From A Shelter
Is it possible for a person who protects others to act like a storm? Suzanna Arundhati Roy, the Indian author […]
His Next Book To Remain Sealed Until 2114
Noted Indian author Amitav Ghosh (b. July 11, 1956) wants no one to touch his next manuscript until the year […]
Stemming From The Same Origin
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (born James Ngugi; January 5, 1938 – May 28, 2025), the Kenyan author and academic who has […]
The Child Of Sufferings
“The scars on our children’s faces/will look for you./Our children’s amputated legs/will run after you.” It seems that it is […]
Post-modernism ›
The End Of A Profound Intellectual Era
In the era of technological change, geopolitical rivalry and democratic crisis, issues raised by him remain quite relevant. How rational public discourse will survive? How will legitimacy be established?
On The ‘Queen Of Curves’
A 63-year-old beautiful Iraqi lady, along with her co-passengers, was onboard an aircraft in September 2013, as the plane was […]
Last Supper And No Resurrection: Godard
He opted for euthanasia and ended his life four years ago as he was convinced that there was nothing more […]
On Techno-Feudalism
Imagine one has just moved to a new city which has shopping malls, parks, cafés, theatres, etc. People are shopping, […]
Psychology ›
He Revolutionised Economics With Psychology!
Can a person become an economist or win the Nobel Prize for her/his breakthrough research in Economics without being a […]
Internet Use Disorder: Roots & Remedies!
A study carried out by researchers from the Public Health Foundation of India has revealed that people, who have had […]
A New Pandemic Called Loneliness
As the pace of life increases, so does the problem of loneliness. There is no shortage of crowds on the […]
Bipolar Disorder & A Mood Stabiliser
They often remain happy, and then suddenly get depressed. People, suffering from mental illness, sometimes find it difficult to get […]
Science ›
Returning To The Roots
The work had been underway for more than a decade and a ray of hope emerged in 2026. In a […]
When Earth’s Magnetic Shield Collapsed 41,000 Years Ago
Our ancestors were afraid of an event that reportedly changed the destiny of humankind, 41,000 years ago. Human evolution is […]
Earliest DNA Evidence Of Father-Daughter Pairing Found
Scientists have previously found evidence of close physical (reproductive) relationships between family members in ancient populations. The matter was not […]
Humans Inherit Mental Issues From Primitive Ancestors
Modern humans have not only genetically inherited intelligence, but also mental problems from their primitive ancestors. A recent study has […]
Koushik Das
ISMC
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 
The ‘Suez Moment’ Of US
The nationalisation of the Suez Canal in 1956 was a momentous event in the history of the British Empire. Seven decades later, the struggle surrounding the Strait of Hormuz mirrors the Suez Crisis. In a rare first, an unnecessary war has pushed the world into a major crisis.
Trapped…
Unready, Unfunded & AloneOperation Epic Fury: What the Networks are Not Telling You By Mark A Shryock While the mainstream […]
Now, Who Will Drive Iran’s Diplomacy?
He served as a bridge between hardliners and moderates in Iranian politics, apart from deftly managing the responsibility of National […]
The End Of A Profound Intellectual Era
In the era of technological change, geopolitical rivalry and democratic crisis, issues raised by him remain quite relevant. How rational public discourse will survive? How will legitimacy be established?
Impact Of Bengal Poll On India’s Security Policy
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal.
Lion Roars: Iran Retaliates After US-Israel Strikes
Iran targeted military bases of the US in Abu Dhabi, Dubai (The UAE), Doha (Qatar), the Saudi capital of Riyadh […]
Killing Of Khamenei Marks Historic Escalation
The Assassination of Khamenei: A World-Altering Moment & A Dangerous One On the morning of February 28, 2026, the Middle […]
Is Ayatollah Arafi Killed After Succeeding Khamenei?
Unverified reports suggest that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi (born 1959), the Interim Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in an airstrike […]
Israel, US Must Bear The Responsibility
The world is engulfed in a terrible armed conflict, yet again. This is not just a conflict of interests, but […]