Bhopinder Singh

Bhopinder Singh

Trump’s Quest for a Nobel: A Deal Too Far?

Trump’s Quest for a Nobel: A Deal Too Far?

Monday, 30 June 2025 | Bhopinder Singh

Now, in a move that has sparked both disbelief and debate, US President Donald Trump is aggressively lobbying for the Nobel Peace Prize. But can a figure as polarising as Trump ever align with the Nobel’s spirit? Alfred Nobel’s will (1895) established the foundational principle of the prize “for the greatest...

Trump’s America: A reality check for the Desis

Trump’s America: A reality check for the Desis

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 | Bhopinder Singh

In Trump’s transactional world no group, not even the perceived ‘model minority,’ is immune from the fallout of his unpredictable policies It’s not Elon Musk’s early frustrations with President Donald Trump handing over the crucial project to build America’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) infrastructure to rival Sam Altman-led ‘Stargate’, that ought to...

The calculus behind  global invitations

The calculus behind global invitations

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 | Bhopinder Singh

The guest list of Republic day, over the years has reflected India’s growing global aspirations, balancing diplomacy with pragmatism Beyond the obvious suggestions of bilateral bonhomie and relationship, there is an invisible calculus of cold strategy in inviting foreign Heads of State to events like the Republic Day, in the Indian...

Navigating Trump redux: India’s tightrope

Navigating Trump redux: India’s tightrope

Friday, 10 January 2025 | Bhopinder Singh

While Trump’s focus on countering China could strengthen Indo-US strategic ties, his erratic temperament and divisive policies present challenges In India, there is a mix of excitement, tentativeness, and even concern, with the second coming of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. While Trump’s excitable temperament is well...

Jordan’s ambivalent stance on Palestine

Friday, 27 December 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

While maintaining a façade of solidarity, Jordan’s actions often reveal a pragmatic, if controversial, approach to safeguarding its own interests in a volatile region Jordanian reality towards the Palestinians Jordanians have had a wounded, complicated, and manipulative history. House of Hashim or the Hashemite dynasty rules Jordan with the current King...

Superpower retreats and their fallout

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

Russians abandoning Assads is a stark reminder of the fact that promises of steadfast allegiance can falter when geopolitical will and resources wane The Vietnam War was fought between the forces of the North (supported by the Soviet Union and China) and those of the South (supported by the United States...

Unveiling transnational drug syndicate

Monday, 02 December 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

The Coast Guard’s drug seizure near Andaman islands underscores the ongoing challenge of tackling transnational syndicates engaged in illicit trafficking near the Indian coast Heeding to their motto of Vayam Rakshamah (We Protect), the Indian Coast Guard personnel executed a befitting operation in the Andaman and Nicobar waters to mark one...

India’s cricket boycott is a safety issue, not politics

Friday, 15 November 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

As the deadliest year in Pakistan’s recent history unfolds, calls for separating sports from safety concerns overlook the urgent realities facing the nation Global Terrorism Index 2024 reports that Pakistan had the highest recorded terror attacks of any country in the world. 490 attacks were formally recorded with spiralling instances in...

Sunday Edition

Journey to inner wealth & abundance

13 July 2025 | Pushkar Anand | Agenda

The knight in shinning armour

13 July 2025 | ANOOP BOSE | Agenda

Tripura: The Land of Wholesome and Delicious Food!

13 July 2025 | Anil Rajput | Agenda

Power of internet in the age of technology

13 July 2025 | Surjit Singh Flora | Agenda

Let us respect linguistic diversity

13 July 2025 | Sanjay Kumar Jha, Rajya Sabha MP, JD(U) | Agenda

Without assimilation, there cannot be a strong nation

13 July 2025 | Sushmita Dev, Rajya Sabha MP, TMC | Agenda