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In a 2019 India Times article, I warned that India risked sacrificing its historic partnership with Iran by tilting toward the US-Israel-Gulf bloc. Today, that caution feels prophetic: Chabahar has stalled, oil ties ended, and New Delhis silence marks a decisive strategic realignment in West Asia with lasting consequences. The post The Ally We Deserted: How India Turned Its Back on Iran appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .
An encounter over biryani in Istanbul exposes how conspiracy-driven narratives like food jihad, thook jihad, and even biryani jihad are traveling far beyond Indias borders. This op-ed explores how misinformation and hate campaigns are reshaping global perceptions of Indian cuisine and quietly damaging the countrys cultural reputation and soft power. The post Biryani, Misinformation and the Cost of Hate on Indias Culinary Reputation appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .
This op-ed examines Indias minority welfare budgets beyond headline announcements, tracing a pattern of cuts, unspent funds, and dismantled education schemes. It argues that budgeting for minorities has become less about welfare and more a test of political intent, democratic accountability, and the states moral conscience. The post Indias Minorities and the Budget: A Numbers Game or a Test of Political Will? appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .
Recently, I was speaking with an old friend who now lives in London and has a deep passion for reading and writing. During our long conversation, we ended up discussing the importance of writing, and he shared his concern that the younger generation is gradually drifting away from both reading and writing. As he spoke, [] The post Why Writing is Important in Times of Rising Oppression! appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .
This dialogue offers a thoughtful discussion on the current state of the Urdu language and its future. According to journalist and writer Afroz Alam Sahil, practical, sustained effortsrather than despairare essential to nurture a love of Urdu among younger generations. Afroz Alam Sahil is a respected journalist and author known for his investigative reporting on [] The post Reviving Urdu: Pride, Action, and the Global Future of a Timeless Language appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .