Kolkata, April 2026 — From its origin as the “Jewel in the Crown” of the British Empire to its enduring status as India’s intellectual North Star, West Bengal’s history is a saga of immense wealth, revolutionary thought, and traumatic resilience. A new retrospective explores the paradox of Bengal: how a land that once dictated the political fate of the subcontinent...
April 16, 2026
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Beyond the Sword: How Islam Reached India as ‘News’ Not Conquest”
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2026 — Dr. Shashi Tharoor has challenged the prevailing monolithic narrative of Indian history, arguing that the arrival of Islam in South India was a peaceful process of trade and news, rather than the “conquest by the sword” often cited in Northern accounts. Speaking on the layered complexity of Indian historiography, Dr. Tharoor emphasized that reducing India to...
White House Denies Formal Request for Iran Ceasefire Extension; Praises Pakistan’s Role as Sole Mediator
Washington D.C., April 2026 — The White House has officially moved to squash rumors regarding the ongoing negotiations with Iran, categorically denying reports that the United States has formally requested an extension of the current ceasefire. During a high-level press briefing, officials labeled the morning’s news cycle as “bad reporting,” emphasizing that while conversations are “productive and ongoing,” the U.S....
U.S. to End Russia and Iran Oil Waivers: Bessent Announces ‘Operation Economic Fury
Washington D.C., April 2026 — The United States has officially entered a new phase of economic warfare, terminating oil waivers for Iran and Russia in a strategic move designed to choke off the financial lifelines of both nations. The announcement, delivered by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, signals the end of “general licenses” that previously allowed certain trade flows. By...
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The Rise, Fall, and Resilience of Bengal: From British Capital to Cultural Soul
Kolkata, April 2026 — From its origin as the “Jewel in the Crown” of the British Empire to its enduring...
Beyond the Sword: How Islam Reached India as ‘News’ Not Conquest”
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2026 — Dr. Shashi Tharoor has challenged the prevailing monolithic narrative of Indian history, arguing that the arrival...
White House Denies Formal Request for Iran Ceasefire Extension; Praises Pakistan’s Role as Sole Mediator
Washington D.C., April 2026 — The White House has officially moved to squash rumors regarding the ongoing negotiations with Iran,...
U.S. to End Russia and Iran Oil Waivers: Bessent Announces ‘Operation Economic Fury
Washington D.C., April 2026 — The United States has officially entered a new phase of economic warfare, terminating oil waivers...
Centre Grants Z+ Security to Raghav Chadha After Rift With AAP and Security Withdrawal by Punjab Govt
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Will AI Replace Digital Marketing Jobs in India by 2027
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How Indian Professionals Can Stay Relevant as AI Disrupts Jobs in 2026
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