Shadow Warrior by Rajeev Srinivasan

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Even for some…

George Augustine Thundiparambil is a writer and translator dividing his time between India and Germany. He has written a historical novel in English titled Maya and has published many blogs and artic…

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On the face of it…

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The most ironic thing, in fact the blackest of noir humor,…

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Why is there a …

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Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau is hiding “…

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This story has alread…

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I personally have h…

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It is true that the us…

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The events on January 5th were shocking: the PM’s motorcade…

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Perhaps I …

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The anno…

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Farewell and godspeed. You were a good man.

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India has suddenly become a fashionable investment destination. Is …

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The AUKUS strategic alliance …