Author: Arijit Bose

Uttar Pradesh in 2025: Faith, Fortune and a State Reimagined

Arijit Bose
Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: In 2025, Uttar Pradesh—India’s most populous and historically complex state—stood at the centre of a remarkable transformation. Long viewed through the prism of political volatility and developmental challenges, the state instead offered a year defined by spiritual magnificence, economic momentum, infrastructural ambition and a calendar packed with cultural, sporting and business milestones. From the sacred banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj to the buzzing trade floors of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh emerged not just as a participant but as a pace-setter in India’s growth story. At the heart of…

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Politics, Power and Patriotism: Inside India’s Defining Year

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: As the sun dips below the winter haze of New Delhi on December 30, long shadows stretch across Raisina Hill and beyond, inviting reflection on a year that unfolded like a high-stakes political thriller. In 2025, India— the world’s largest democracy— navigated bomb blasts and border flare-ups, bruising electoral contests and sweeping economic reforms, all while wrestling with deep social divides and turbulent global winds. At the centre of this whirlwind stood Prime Minister Narendra Modi, firmly in his third term, steering a coalition government through choppy political…

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Sahitya Akademi Pays Tribute to Vinod Kumar Shukla

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Sahitya Akademi held a condolence meeting at its office in New Delhi to mourn the demise of eminent novelist, poet and Akademi’s Mahattar Sadasya (Senior Fellow) Vinod Kumar Shukla, remembering him as a writer whose work carried the purity and resonance of sacred hymns. The meeting began with a two-minute silence in his memory. Sahitya Akademi Secretary Pallavi Prashant Holkar, along with several officials and staff members of the Akademi, attended the condolence gathering. Following the reading of the official condolence message, the Secretary announced a half-day…

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2025: A Transformative Year That Redefined Indian and Global Sport

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most transformative chapters in sporting history, a year when records fell, boundaries blurred, and sport firmly reflected broader social change. Across continents and disciplines, athletes delivered moments of breathtaking brilliance, intense rivalries captured global imagination, and women’s sport finally claimed centre stage in a way never seen before. From packed stadiums in India to iconic arenas across Europe and the United States, sport in 2025 was not just about results—it was about legacy, inclusion, and evolution. Globally, the…

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Global Defence in 2025: A Year the World Armed for Uncertainty

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The year 2025 will be remembered as a defining moment in modern global defence history—a year when geopolitics hardened, military budgets shattered records, technology reshaped battlefields, and long-simmering conflicts pushed the world closer to a permanent state of strategic tension. From Eastern Europe to the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific, nations recalibrated their security priorities in response to a volatile international order where deterrence, rather than diplomacy, increasingly dictated policy. Global military spending surged to an unprecedented $2.7 trillion, reflecting not only ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza but…

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Bollywood 2025: A Year of Reinvention, Reckoning and Resilience

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: As 2025 draws to a close, Bollywood finds itself standing at a fascinating crossroads—older than ever, yet restless for renewal. This was not a year of comfortable predictability. Instead, Hindi cinema moved through extremes: thunderous box office triumphs and spectacular failures, bold experiments and stubborn formulae, artistic resurgence and public controversies that often overshadowed cinema itself. If one word could define Bollywood in 2025, it would be unpredictable. From record-breaking blockbusters to films that collapsed under the weight of their own hype, the year reaffirmed a reality the industry…

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Eighth Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Memorial Football Tournament Inaugurated in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The eighth edition of the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Memorial Football Tournament was formally inaugurated in Lucknow on Monday, commemorating the legacy of renowned freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna. The tournament was inaugurated by Pramod Sharma, Member, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, who emphasized the importance of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, and youth engagement while paying tribute to Bahuguna’s enduring contribution to public life and national service. The opening match of the tournament was played between LDA and RA Boys,…

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India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Peak: PoK Unrest, Boycotts, Water Woes And Delhi’s Sharp Diplomatic Pressure

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s strategic posture towards Pakistan has entered a critical new phase, marked by escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), grassroots economic boycotts, and calculated diplomatic signalling from New Delhi. Recent developments, culminating in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pointed remarks during his 25 December 2025 speech in Lucknow, reveal a multifaceted pressure campaign designed to exploit Islamabad’s vulnerabilities. This convergence of internal dissent in PoK and India’s assertive rhetoric underscores a deliberate shift following the military confrontations of early 2025, particularly Operation Sindoor. Protests in PoK have intensified into…

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The Unnao Files: How Political Might Nearly Crushed a Survivor

Arijit Bose

Unnao: For more than two decades, Kuldeep Singh Sengar embodied a familiar figure in Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape: the strongman leader whose authority flowed less from ideology and more from caste loyalty, local dominance, and an ability to deliver “help” where the state often failed. A prominent Thakur leader from Unnao district, Sengar built a formidable political career through party-switching, electoral success, and a carefully cultivated image of accessibility. Yet, the very power that enabled his rise would later become central to one of India’s most disturbing cases of political…

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Film ‘Dhurandhar’ Exposes Pakistan’s Rulers and Their Anti-India Nexus

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The recently released film Dhurandhar has sparked wide discussion for its bold portrayal of Pakistan’s ruling establishment and its alleged role in orchestrating terrorism against India. Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film attempts to peel back layers of geopolitics, espionage and organised crime, presenting a hard-hitting narrative that resonates strongly with Indian audiences. Contrary to preconceived notions shaped by pre-release reviews, Dhurandhar has managed to rise above criticism and strike a chord with viewers, especially in smaller cities where cinema halls are struggling to survive. The…

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