As the US-Iran war threatens India’s oil and gas supplies, will PM Modi play the peacemaker

On February 28, 2026, the world awoke to a profoundly transformed geopolitical reality. The joint US-Israeli bombings on Tehran, which culminated in the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, not only decapitated the Iranian political and religious establishment but also sparked a sweeping, uncontrollable inferno over West Asia. Today, exactly two weeks into what […]

Strait of Hormuz crisis is triggering an energy shock across Asia

The global energy market has been shaken by a rapid geopolitical escalation in West Asia, disrupting one of the world’s most vital energy chokepoints. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel conducted combined airstrikes against Iran, which is known as Operation Epic Fury. The strikes led to the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah […]

Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Akhilesh Yadav and SP’s anti-Hindu legacy

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav had a meeting with Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, which lasted approximately one hour, in Lucknow on 12th March (Thursday). Afterwards, Akhilesh Yadav addressed the media and expressed that it was an honour for him to receive the blessings of the religious figure. He declared that the period of fraudulent saints in […]

LPG, LNG, and the host of other oil products that run the world

The ongoing war in the Middle East has raised concerns about the availability of fossil fuel, and several countries are already facing a shortage of fuel like petrol, diesel and LPG. In India, while there is no shortage of most petrochemical items, there have been some shortages of LPG. The government has decided to restrict the […]

How the US is losing high-value assets in its war with Iran

On March 12, the US Central Command confirmed that one of their KC-135 Stratotankers, the ‘flying gas station’ aerial refuelling aircraft, has been lost after a collision in the friendly skies over Iraq. Iranian sources have claimed it as a hit, but US insists it was a collision with another KC-135 Stratotanker, not a hit. Be […]

Things I Wish I’d Known Before Buying an EV

War in the Middle East and surging oil prices mean it’s time to ponder, once again: Should you buy an EV? It’s worth planning out charging stops ahead of road trips, and apps including A Better Routeplanner can help. After a year of ups and downs with my own electric vehicle—which I still love overall—here are […]

5 cars I would honestly choose for road trips with my parents

Road trips with parents demand a very different kind of car. Performance and aggressive handling take a back seat, while ride comfort, supportive seats, cabin space, and a relaxed driving experience become far more important. A good highway cruiser should also feel stable at speed, offer strong mid-range performance for easy overtakes, and provide a comfortable […]