Posts by: Nishanth Muraleedharan

Hi, I’m Nishanth Muraleedharan (also known as Nishani)—an IT engineer turned internet entrepreneur with 25+ years in the textile industry. As the Founder & CEO of "DMZ International Imports & Exports" and President & Chairperson of the "Save Handloom Foundation", I’m committed to reviving India’s handloom heritage by empowering artisans through sustainable practices and advanced technologies like Blockchain, AI, AR & VR. I write what I love to read—thought-provoking, purposeful, and rooted in impact. nishani.in is not just a blog — it's a mark, a sign, a symbol, an impression of the naked truth. Like what you read? Buy me a chai and keep the ideas brewing. ☕💭   For advertising on any of our platforms, WhatsApp me on : +91-91-0950-0950 or email me @ support@dmzinternational.com

Does India Have Military Bases Outside Its Borders? And What Is China’s “String of Pearls” Strategy?

In the modern geopolitical chessboard, military bases outside national borders are not just symbols of power—they are instruments of influence, surveillance, and strategic control. Countries like the United States, China, Russia, and France maintain large networks of overseas military bases to secure trade routes and expand geopolitical reach. But where...

Strait of Hormuz, India’s Energy Lifeline, and the Two Ships That Calmed a Nation

(Global Energy Crisis and India’s Strategic Balance – Status as of 16 March 2026) Today, 16 March 2026, the world is watching one narrow waterway with intense anxiety: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow maritime corridor between Iran and Oman carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments,...

The Chokepoint War: How Houthi Threats Could Shake the World’s Energy Lifelines

Those who have not read my previous blog on Houthis ,can click on below link and read it. The Silent Trump Card in the Middle East: Why the Houthis Haven’t Entered the War Yet The World’s Most Dangerous Chokepoint: How the Houthi Threat Could Shake Global Energy Routes The fragile...

When Class Meets Grace: The Silent Bond Between Sanju Samson and Harsha Bhogle

In the noisy world of modern cricket—where opinions change faster than the scoreboard—some relationships quietly stand the test of time. One such understated bond in Indian cricket is between Sanju Samson and Harsha Bhogle. It is not a partnership built on statistics, interviews, or headlines. It is something rarer: respect,...

The Ganesh Kumar Controversy: Personal Scandal, Political Pressure, and Questions of Power

Kerala politics recently witnessed yet another controversy involving Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar, a senior leader of Kerala Congress (B) and a key ally of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. What started as a personal dispute inside his family quickly turned into a political issue, raising questions...

The Politics of “Guts”: When Words Sail Faster Than Ships

When global tensions rise, leaders often reach for strong words. Recently, Donald Trump made a bold statement about the Strait of Hormuz, urging vessels to “show some guts” and claiming that U.S. forces had destroyed Iranian ships in the region. The message sounded tough, the tone unmistakably confrontational. But strong...