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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 .