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Forget Netanyahu, it’s in Hamas’ interest that Ceasefire fails

Within minutes after the Ceasefire, north Gazans were returning to their homes which are now rubble and possibly nesting countless unexploded bombs.  The United Nations...

Myth shattered: Israel doesn’t control the United States!

Israel has unleashed hell on Gaza after signing ceasefire with Hamas.  But have no doubt: Ceasefire would begin from Sunday itself.  Israel wanted to destroy Hamas.  It...

For Israel, it’s not ceasefire but a “surrender deal”

Israel and Hamas could have a ceasefire before the ink on this piece dries up.  It would be monumental given how most of humanity has...

Trump would get Greenland and is serious on Panama Canal, Canada

Donald Trump, US president in a week’s time, has set sights on grabbing Greenland, Panama Canal and Canada to live true to his election-slogan:...

Julani met West to warn Israel: Back off or we go to Iran!

Syria’s new leader, Mohammed al-Julani, has met a flurry of Western leaders in a month since he has been in power. Delegations from the Gulf...

Yemen is now forward base of Axis of Resistance to Israel

It’s a deal Israel and the United States had not bargained for.  When Tel Aviv saw Palestinians as dumb mutt to be beaten to pulp,...

Wiseheads

Why Ceasefire reminds Israel of 1973 War

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4MHOi595gw The ongoing Ceasefire is a bitter reminder to Israel of 1973 War. What had happened?

Why 10th of February is critical for Hamas!

Israel and Hamas have achieved a ceasefire but how long would it last? And what's the importance of February 10th in this deal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utblu91ad8g

क्या इज़राइल के लिये ये “surrender deal “ है? 

https://youtu.be/6QvWAw9a58k?si=4kcahwmyVcvDx7iW

Turkey traps Israel as a big ME war looms

https://youtu.be/3wAsBrlFm_c

Israel running out of options to subdue Houthis

https://youtu.be/AFugoNDFp50?si=jCPNIHuNuMKl8Hm-

Syria: Why Russia didn’t want to live that nightmare again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EjUwBiEBKc

National

Forget Netanyahu, it’s in Hamas’ interest that Ceasefire fails

Within minutes after the Ceasefire, north Gazans were returning to their homes which are now rubble and possibly nesting countless unexploded bombs.  The United Nations...

Myth shattered: Israel doesn’t control the United States!

Israel has unleashed hell on Gaza after signing ceasefire with Hamas.  But have no doubt: Ceasefire would begin from Sunday itself.  Israel wanted to destroy Hamas.  It...

For Israel, it’s not ceasefire but a “surrender deal”

Israel and Hamas could have a ceasefire before the ink on this piece dries up.  It would be monumental given how most of humanity has...

Trump would get Greenland and is serious on Panama Canal, Canada

Donald Trump, US president in a week’s time, has set sights on grabbing Greenland, Panama Canal and Canada to live true to his election-slogan:...

Close on Israel’s, Turkey makes its own move in Syria

So who would Syria belong to in coming days? Would it be the rebel groups, largely HTS, which presently control much of Syria in the...

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: As fake as it gets!

On Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, my views, as always, are intended to defog your impressions from the rubbish you read in the mainstream media.   Of course,...

Why we all are staring at World War III

Ukraine’s former military chief Valery Zaluzhny sounds rather pleased that the World War III has begun.  Zaluzhny who remains loyal to his boss despite having...

How would Russia respond now that the US is legally at war? 

How would Russia respond?  Now that the United States has allowed Ukrainians to use the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) inside the Russian territory, we...

Books

Penguin’s homage to Satyajit Ray is a library of his works

The Penguin Satyajit Ray library is like a new Sun emerging out of your terrace. It is a cultural masterpiece, a rare subject of...

“Democracy in Coma”: Silenced women victims in Bengal

The launch of the book, “Democracy in Coma”, Silenced Voices of Women Victims in Bengal, was held at the NDMC Convention Hall in New...