The JF-17 Myth: Is Pakistan’s ‘Thunder’ Just a Social Media Success? (Technical Analysis)

For years, the JF-17 Thunder has been projected as a symbol of technological self-reliance and airpower parity. On paper, it looks modern. On social media, it looks formidable. In carefully curated narratives, it looks almost unstoppable. But wars are not fought on timelines, hashtags, or promotional videos. They are fought in airspace where physics, engineering…

Rupee Falls to 90: Crisis, Politics, or Economics Explained

As we enter 2026, one number dominates headlines, prime-time debates, and political speeches alike: ₹90 per US Dollar. To some, it signals economic decay.To others, it reflects global turbulence beyond India’s control.And on social media, it’s reduced to a meme: “From 60 to 90—what happened?” But currencies don’t move on emotions, nationalism, or TV debates.They…

₹79,000 Crore DAC Approvals: How India’s ‘Arms Race’ Is Fuelling Atmanirbhar Growth

In a post-Operation Sindoor world, where regional tensions have escalated, India's latest defence splash might look like the start of a costly arms race. On December 29, 2025, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cleared procurement proposals worth nearly ₹79,000 crore—one of the largest single-sitting approvals in recent history. This…

Kulbhushan Jadhav in Lyari: How ‘Dhurandhar’ Turned Pakistan’s Own Legal Dossier into a Cinematic Nightmare

The release of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar in December 2025 has done more than just shatter box office records; it has ripped the scab off a festering wound in the Indo-Pak geopolitical narrative. While the film is being hailed as a cinematic powerhouse by millions, a specific circle of "intellectual" gatekeepers—the likes of Arfa Khanum Sherwani,…