Our Journal

Get the latest articles from our journal, writing, discuss and share
Pakistan Signals Formation of 'Islamic NATO' as Turkey and Qatar Eye Saudi Defense Pact
Uncategorized Posted on 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Signals Formation of ‘Islamic NATO’ as Turkey and Qatar Eye Saudi Defense Pact

Islamabad, May 2026 — The geopolitical architecture of the Middle East and South A ..

The Horror of 1995 How the Tandoor Case Shocked the Nation
Uncategorized Posted on 3 weeks ago

The Horror of 1995: How the Tandoor Case Shocked the Nation

NEW DELHI, May 2026 — It remains one of the most chilling chapters in India’s cr ..

The Russian Identity Paradox Are Russians European or Asian
Uncategorized Posted on 3 weeks ago

The Russian Identity Paradox: Are Russians European or Asian?

LUCKNOW, May 2026 — A recent comprehensive analysis by StudyIQ IAS has tackled one ..

Oil Versus Gold as Inflation Hedge Why Crude May Outperform in 2026 Despite Higher Volatility Risk

Oil Versus Gold as Inflation Hedge: Why Crude May Outperform in 2026 Despite Higher Volatility Risk

Oil offers stronger short-term inflation correlation than gold during supply-driven price shocks, making crude a tactically superior hedge when energy costs drive headline inflation in 2026. Gold retains its advantage as a long-term store of value and portfolio stabiliser, particularly during monetary policy uncertainty and currency depreciation cycles. New Delhi, April 2026 — Brent crude’s 18 percent rally since January …

Continue Reading
Dollar Weakness on Iran Diplomacy Signals Shift in Global Risk Appetite and Rupee Dynamics

Dollar Weakness on Iran Diplomacy Signals Shift in Global Risk Appetite and Rupee Dynamics

The US dollar has declined to a six-week low as renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran reduces geopolitical risk premiums in currency markets. This softening creates a complex calculus for emerging market currencies including the Indian rupee, potentially easing import costs while reshaping capital flow patterns. New Delhi, April 2025 — The US Dollar Index approached its lowest level …

Continue Reading
Russia-US Tensions Over Iran Escalate as Kremlin Issues Direct Warning on Military Provocation

Russia-US Tensions Over Iran Escalate as Kremlin Issues Direct Warning on Military Provocation

Russia has issued a sharp diplomatic rebuke to the United States over what Moscow characterises as provocative military posturing toward Iran, with a senior Kremlin official announcing potential countermeasures. The escalation signals a deepening of the Russia-Iran strategic axis and complicates Western efforts to contain Tehran’s regional influence. New Delhi, April 2025 — Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, often …

Continue Reading
Hormuz Strait Blockade Threat Exposes India's Energy Security Vulnerability as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Hormuz Strait Blockade Threat Exposes India’s Energy Security Vulnerability as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

The Trump administration’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz as part of intensified pressure on Iran directly endangers India’s energy security, with approximately 60% of India’s crude imports transiting through this critical chokepoint. Both India and China face immediate supply disruption risks, forcing New Delhi to accelerate strategic petroleum reserve expansion and diversify sourcing away from Gulf dependence. New …

Continue Reading
Global Overnight Equity Moves Signal Cautious Start for Indian Markets Amid Thin News Flow

Global Overnight Equity Moves Signal Cautious Start for Indian Markets Amid Thin News Flow

Global equity markets posted mixed overnight movements heading into mid-April 2025, with Asian futures indicating a cautious open for Indian bourses. The absence of major catalysts suggests Indian markets will take directional cues from global risk sentiment and domestic earnings momentum in the near term. New Delhi, April 2025 — Indian market participants are parsing overnight global equity movements for …

Continue Reading
Why Foreign Institutional Investors Remain the Pivotal Force Shaping Indian Equity Market Direction

Why Foreign Institutional Investors Remain the Pivotal Force Shaping Indian Equity Market Direction

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continue to exert disproportionate influence on Indian stock market movements, with their net buying or selling activity often determining short-term market direction despite rising domestic investor participation. Understanding FII behaviour has become essential for Indian market participants as these institutional flows respond to global risk sentiment, currency movements, and relative valuations across emerging markets. New Delhi, …

Continue Reading
RBI's FY26 Growth Forecast Positions India as Global Outlier Amid Trade War Headwinds

RBI’s FY26 Growth Forecast Positions India as Global Outlier Amid Trade War Headwinds

The Reserve Bank of India projects India will retain its status as the fastest-growing major economy in FY26, despite escalating global trade tensions and weakening external demand. This outlook reflects the central bank’s confidence in domestic consumption resilience and policy buffers, though execution risks remain elevated in a fragmenting global economy. New Delhi, April 2025 — The Reserve Bank of …

Continue Reading
Erratic Monsoon Forecasts Could Force RBI to Delay Rate Cuts Despite Cooling Core Inflation

Erratic Monsoon Forecasts Could Force RBI to Delay Rate Cuts Despite Cooling Core Inflation

India’s monetary policy trajectory faces disruption as early monsoon irregularities threaten to spike food inflation, potentially delaying the Reserve Bank of India’s anticipated rate-cutting cycle. The central bank may be forced to maintain its cautious stance through Q2 2026 despite headline inflation remaining within target bands, as agricultural output volatility historically transmits rapidly to consumer prices. New Delhi, April 2026 …

Continue Reading
Tripura's Bengaluru Investor Roadshow Signals Northeast India's Push to Capture Southern Tech Capital

Tripura’s Bengaluru Investor Roadshow Signals Northeast India’s Push to Capture Southern Tech Capital

The Government of Tripura hosted an investors’ roadshow in Bengaluru ahead of its Destination Tripura – Business Conclave 2026, marking a strategic pivot to attract southern Indian tech and manufacturing capital to the landlocked northeastern state. This outreach represents Tripura’s effort to leverage its proximity to Bangladesh and Southeast Asian markets while addressing chronic infrastructure and connectivity deficits that have …

Continue Reading
Government Fund of Funds Deploys Strategic Anchor Model to De-Risk India's Venture Capital Pipeline

Government Fund of Funds Deploys Strategic Anchor Model to De-Risk India’s Venture Capital Pipeline

The Indian government’s new Fund of Funds architecture prioritises sector-agnostic anchor commitments to domestic venture capital managers, aiming to crowd in institutional capital while maintaining portfolio diversification mandates. This marks a deliberate shift from direct intervention towards market-shaping participation, signalling maturation in India’s public capital deployment philosophy. New Delhi, April 2025 — The government’s newly operationalised Fund of Funds structure …

Continue Reading