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Jul 20

EU's Dangerous Game against Russia: Sanctions or Suicide?

European Union’s latest sanctions, not just on Russia, but now extending to India’s Vadinar Refinery due to Rosneft's stake. But this isn’t just about punishing Russia for Ukraine. The real game is far bigger and far deadlier, it’s about control over the Arctic Circle, the new frontier for global energy, shipping, and military power.

🟠Why the EU is risking economic collapse by alienating Russia AND India.
🟠How sanctions are just a new form of neo-colonial control over the Global South.
🟠The Arctic's hidden resources and why Russia’s dominance there terrifies the West.
🟠The step-by-step nuclear escalation scenario that could start with sanctions but end with European capitals burning.
🟠What India, BRICS, and the Global South are doing to counter this Western aggression.

🧭 This is not just geopolitics, it’s the unfolding of a new Cold War. And this time, the battlefield could be the Arctic and Europe itself.

🔴Takeaways

🟠Nayara Energy's Vadinar Oil Refinery is affected by EU sanctions.
🟠Sanctions represent a neo-colonial mindset of economic control.
🟠Europe's strategy against Russia may lead to nuclear escalation.
🟠The Arctic holds significant geopolitical importance.
🟠BRICS nations are creating alternative financial systems.
🟠India is asserting its strategic autonomy amidst Western pressures.
🟠The RIC axis counters Western containment policies.
🟠Europe's dependence on Russian energy complicates its sanctions strategy.
🟠The future global order is shifting towards a multipolar system.
🟠Sovereignty cannot be compromised through economic warfare.

🔴Sound Bites

🚩Europe's actions look suicidal.
🚩Russia is not Iraq.
🚩The stakes now are nuclear.

Arctic Circle
Global Battleground for World War III

Ukraine War is not about Ukraine. It is about the Arctic Circle and its dominance. If one looks at the stakes, positions and the stances, then it Arctic's crucial importance becomes clear.

What is the Arctic Circle?

The Arctic Circle is a vast and expansive region stretching over 5 million square miles, making it one of the largest regions on Earth. It is a remarkable area that encompasses parts of not just one or two, but eight different countries, including Canada, Russia, and the United States, among others. This means that the Arctic Circle is not only a physical boundary but also a political and geographical entity that connects these nations.

One of the defining characteristics of the Arctic Circle is its geographic location. It is specifically defined as the area above the 66.5° north latitude.

This positioning has significant implications for the amount of daylight experienced in the region. During the summer solstice, the sun never sets in the Arctic Circle, resulting in 24-hour daylight. On the other hand, during the winter solstice, the sun does not rise, causing a period of darkness that can last for several days or even months, depending on the exact location within the Arctic Circle.

This unique phenomenon of continuous daylight and darkness is a direct result of the Earth's axial tilt. As the Earth orbits the sun, its axis remains tilted at an angle, which causes the variation in daylight hours throughout the year. In the case of the Arctic Circle, this tilt means that the region experiences extreme variations in daylight, creating a truly distinctive environment.

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Jul 17

Trump's Sanctions On Russia To Impact India's Oil Trade?
Union Minister Hardeep Puri Explains

India's Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, speaks with Palki Sharma about India's mega oil plan. Can US President Donald Trump's sanctions against Russia impact India's oil trade with Moscow? Union Minister Hardeep Puri says even though India's oil purchase from Russia has increased, it has also diversified its sources of oil. The Minister also details how around 16% of growth in the global energy market has come from India and how it could go up to 25% in the next two decades. Union Minister Hardeep Puri reiterates India's stance, saying it will buy oil from wherever it has to, as its commitment is to the Indian consumer.

Andaman Oil Discovery Could Be Guyana-Type Find?
Hardeep Singh Puri Explains

Hardeep Singh Puri, speaks with Palki Sharma about India's mega oil plan, calling it a historic pivot in energy exploration. In an interview, he outlines why the country is opening up 1 million km² for oil exploration, its largest ever and how outdated policies, legacy contracts, and no-go zones had stifled progress for years. Backed by a new, modernised oil law, India is now offering investor-friendly terms, long-term CMD tenures, and global partnerships. From Petrobras to BP, major players are showing interest. Puri says this is about self-reliance, and India must persist, explore, and extract.

States Can Transform With Oil & Energy Discovery

Hardeep Singh Puri, speaks with Palki Sharma about India's mega oil plan. He explains how oil and gas discoveries can transform the economy of the states. He highlights the importance of states in India’s energy landscape and adds that India is winning big in green hydrogen tenders. The minister also highlights the states’ missed opportunities in energy investments.

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Jul 5

Muslim Imams Are Converting to Hinduism in Indonesia

Hinduism is silently making a powerful comeback in the most unexpected place Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. From ancient temples rising again, to Muslim imams converting and leading thousands back to Sanatan Dharma, this is not just a cultural trend, it’s a civilizational awakening.

Today, Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country in the world. At one time, Hinduism held a strong influence on the island nation. It spread to the islands of Java and Sumatra at the start of the 1st century AD and prospered until the 15th century. However, Hinduism diminished after the arrival of Islam, making Hindus a minority in the country which soon became Muslim-dominated. Today, the Hindus of Indonesia continue to believe in the prophecies of their ancestors, particularly, King Jayabaya and priest Sabdapalon.

Sabdapalon was a mystic priest in the Court of King Brawijaya V of the Majapahit Empire, the most powerful empire of Indonesia. When the kingdom fell to Islamic influences and Brawijaya V converted to Islam in 1478, Sabdapalon cursed the King. He vowed to return after 500 years at the time of natural disaster and political corruption. The mystic priest predicted to free the archipelago from the clutches of Islam and restore the glory of the Hindu Javanese religion.

As per Kalpavrisha, Sabdapalon had said, “I am the servant of the Queen and all of the Dang Hyang (devas and spirits) in the land of Java. Starting from the first ancestor of your majesty, the Wiku Manumanasa, Sakutrem and Bambang Sakri, from generation to generation until today, a servant of the Javanese kings. For 2,000 years until now, nothing had changed in their religion. I was here to serve the descendants of the Javanese kings. This is where we part. I am returning to my origins. However, please our king be reminded, that after 500 years I will restore the Buda religion to all of Java.”

He had predicted, “My lord, you need to understand, if you turn to Islam, your offspring would be damned, and the Jawi (the persons who understand the Javanese kawruh) will leave Java (or losing his Javanese-ness) and the Javanese will have to follow other nations. But one day, the world will be led by a Javanese (Jawi) who understands.” Prior to parting, Sabdapalon warned, “After 500 years from now I will return and restore spirituality all around Java. Those who refuse will be diminished, they will be food for the demons, I won’t be satisfied until they are all shattered.”

While warning the people of Indonesia about his resurrection, he added, “When Mount Merapi erupts and its lava and ashes fall to the South-West with a terrible smell, that is the signal that I will be coming soon.” Interstingly, in 1978, the construction of modern Hindu temples were completed on the island nation. Many Muslims reconverted to Hinduism and at that time, Mt. Semeru had erupted too. The Hindus believed it to be the prophecies of Sabdapalon turning true.

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Jun 25

Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 1: The Dark Prelude

A multi-part OpIndia series that exposes the complete reality of the Emergency (1975–77) imposed by Indira Gandhi, one of independent India’s most brutal authoritarian chapters. It’s an interesting watch and people who are not aware of the happenings should watch this series.

In this part, OpIndia exposes how Indira Gandhi, in a desperate attempt to cling to power, turned the entire nation into an open prison. Witness the real story of that era, marked by unemployment, corruption, inflation, and brutal repression. Understand how the Emergency was imposed, why it was declared, and the political calculations behind it.

Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 2: The Unseen Torture

In this part, OpIndia uncovers the brutal censorship, media blackouts, forced sterilisations, and barbaric torture inflicted on innocent citizens. From Rajnath Singh being denied the last rites of his mother to Chittibabu tortured to death, from pregnant women shackled during delivery to youths sterilised at gunpoint, this is the dark truth they don’t want you to remember. This is not just history. This is a reminder of what happens when power goes unchecked and a nation is silenced.

Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 3: The Spirit of Defiance

In the third part, OpIndia shows the extraordinary resistance that emerged from every corner of India when Indira Gandhi tried to turn the nation into a dictatorship under the guise of the Emergency. Emergency was not just the suspension of civil liberties, it was the testing of India’s soul. And India emerged victorious. Watch how hope, defiance, and the undying faith in democracy united an entire nation against authoritarianism. Because Indira may have chained the body of India, but its soul remained unshackled.

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May 13

How Donald Trump Lost India on the Geopolitical Chessboard

Unfortunately, US President Donald Trump pre-empted Modi's speech with his own.

After having crossed the strongest of red lines for India - interference or mediation between India and Pakistan for "Kashmir", which is an internal state of India, part of which is illegally occupied by Pakistan - he doubled down. That happened because his ego made him take credit for what he called a "ceasefire" - while India called it an "understanding". As Modi's speech clearly showed, the US administration had no role to play in that sequence of events.

After completely ruining the India-US relationship, he threw another lighted match into the mix—a trade carrot that would be offered if India and Pakistan complied with his ideas. This equivalence between India and Pakistan was another red line.

With that, Trump just detonated years of U.S.-India defense diplomacy with one reckless outburst after another.

Declaring that trade should be used to pressure India was the last straw.

With that single remark, he confirmed India’s deepest strategic fear: that the U.S. is not a partner, but a power that plays favorites—and is ready to weaponize even alliances.

If trade can be used as a tool of coercion, what’s stopping the U.S. from using defense systems as leverage in wartime?

For Indian planners, it’s a chilling prospect: being dependent on a volatile partner who might pull the plug mid-conflict. And, there is enough history of that. India remembers Kargil. In its hour of need, when Indian troops were locked in a bloody war in the Himalayas, the U.S. denied India access to GPS data.

That betrayal still echoes in South Block. Now, Trump has reminded New Delhi that even advanced U.S. platforms can become liabilities when the going gets tough.

Trump’s comment bruised egos and torched trust. Years of bipartisan effort to anchor India-U.S. defense ties now lie in ruins.

The cost?

Billions in lost defense deals, a strategic reset in New Delhi, and a glaring signal to Indian policymakers: America, under Trump, is too erratic to rely on. America without Trump is the return of the Deep State.

India may now be set to create an entirely different coalition. Please check our earlier newsletter on the development of geopolitical alignments to understand the significance of the US and India's break.

Henceforth, the way this alignment will move is something to watch now.

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May 7

Bhāskara II (1114-1185 CE), also known as Bhaskaracharya, holds a revered position in the annals of Indian mathematics and astronomy. As head of the astronomical observatory at Ujjain, a prominent center of mathematical learning in ancient India, his contributions significantly shaped the course of these disciplines.

Bhāskara II’s mathematical prowess extended across various domains, leaving an enduring impact on the field. His systematic use of the decimal system, including the decimal point, stands as a testament to his understanding of numerical representation.

His renowned arithmetic text, Lilavati, delves into a wide spectrum of mathematical concepts, presented in a captivating narrative style. This masterpiece covers arithmetical and geometrical progressions, plane and solid geometry, and methods for solving indeterminate equations. Bhāskara II’s exploration of the shadow of the gnomon, rules of operations with zero, and the use of negative numbers and surds further enriched the understanding of these concepts. His refined estimation of π (pi) and solutions to problems involving interest computation and combination theory showcase the depth of his mathematical explorations.

In Bijaganita, his algebraic work, Bhāskara II delves into the properties of positive and negative numbers and surds. He acknowledges the existence of both positive and negative square roots for positive numbers. His innovative methods for solving equations with multiple unknowns laid the groundwork for advancements in algebraic techniques.

Bhāskara II’s ingenuity is further evident in the Chakravala method, a cyclic algorithm he developed for solving indeterminate quadratic equations. His exploration of Pell’s equation (Nx² + 1 = y²) and his insights into preliminary concepts of mathematical analysis and differential calculus, including the notion of a vanishing differential coefficient at an extremum value, foreshadowed later developments in calculus.

Beyond these major works, Bhāskara II’s contributions extend to a proof of the Pythagorean theorem, solutions of quadratic, cubic, and quartic indeterminate equations, and the use of letters to represent unknown quantities, further solidifying his place as a mathematical pioneer.

Bhāskara II’s astronomical pursuits were equally remarkable. Building upon Brahmagupta’s astronomical model, he accurately defined various astronomical quantities and provided a close estimation of the length of the sidereal year at approximately 365. 2588 days.

His astronomical treatise, Siddhanta Shiromani, comprises two parts, one focusing on mathematical astronomy covering planetary longitudes, diurnal motion, and eclipses, and the other dedicated to the study of celestial spheres. His examination of the crescent shape of the moon, sunrise equations, and the paths of the sun and moon demonstrated a deep understanding of celestial mechanics.

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