Beijing must ensure this calming that took 4.5 years won’t be another rinse-repeat cycle

Best negotiated settlements are those where both sides leave the table having achieved substantive objectives, yet thinking they could’ve gotten more. Modi-Xi meeting passes that test. This calming took 4.5 years, and scepticism comes from solemn agreements that have been broken. Beijing must ensure this won’t be another rinse-repeat cycle.

Ex-envoy’s anger at Canada shows Trudeau’s juvenile electoral opportunism will leave deep scars

Former Indian envoy Sanjay Verma has used strong language by calling Canada’s behaviour “the pits.” He speaks from anger at the let-down by Trudeau administration after its promises of a deeper partnership with India. Friendly nations have differences but resolve them maturely. Trudeau’s juvenile electoral opportunism will leave deep scars.

The markets have strangled Commonwealth Games. India should skip 2026 edition

Dropping nine sports including hockey and wrestling over costs finally kills Commonwealth Games. India mustn’t participate in the 2026 edition which should be the last. Even the richest nations aren’t willing to host CWG because of fading audiences and advertising. The markets have strangled CWG. History should bury the Commonwealth.