The Strait of Hormuz is not just a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. It is one of the most powerful economic chokepoints on Earth. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through this small stretch of sea. Whoever influences it holds leverage over global energy markets. But now a...
In the film industry, friendships often come and go. Power shifts. Alliances change. But once in a while, a relationship appears that completely breaks the usual rules of celebrity culture. The bond between Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and his once-driver Antony Perumbavoor is one such rare story — a journey that...
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...
For more than a century, the banking industry has survived every technological disruption thrown at it—ATMs, internet banking, mobile apps, and digital wallets. Each innovation changed how people interact with banks, but the core system remained the same. Customers still depended on banks to manage money, process transactions, and make...
India Must Deal With the United States on Equal Terms — Not Blind Obedience India and the United States share an important strategic partnership. Trade, technology, defense cooperation, and geopolitical coordination have strengthened ties between the two countries over the last two decades. However, a partnership should never become blind...
The ongoing escalation between Israel, the United States, and Iran is no longer a regional issue—it is rapidly becoming a global geopolitical shockwave. What began as targeted strikes, proxy conflicts, and naval tensions is now evolving into a dangerous confrontation that could reshape global politics, energy markets, and economic stability....
In India, patriotic speeches are never in short supply. Leaders often call upon young Indians to “build the nation,” “serve the motherland,” and “stay back to strengthen India.” One such appeal recently came from Piyush Goyal, who urged Indian students to prioritize nation-building over pursuing opportunities abroad. On the surface,...
In the high-stakes arena of artificial intelligence, where code meets conscience, a seismic rift has opened between innovation and national security. Last July, Anthropic signed a landmark $200 million deal with the Pentagon, embedding its Claude AI into classified networks—complete with ironclad “red lines” barring mass surveillance and autonomous weapons....
Innovation rarely follows a predictable path. It does not always emerge from billion-dollar laboratories, massive research teams, or corporate boardrooms. Sometimes it begins quietly, as a small experiment built over a weekend by someone curious enough to explore a new idea. That is exactly how OpenClaw began. The project was...
When people talk about startup failures, the usual explanations appear quickly — bad ideas, lack of funding, poor market timing, or tough competition. These reasons sound logical and convenient. But the uncomfortable truth behind many collapsed startups is far more human. Startups rarely die because the idea was terrible. They...
