Current affairs – Spondon Ganguli

China’s Strategic Moves and India’s Response: Navigating the Border Dispute

By Spondon Ganguli October 25, 2024

In a previous blog, I highlighted China’s determination to assert control over Taiwan in the near future, a scenario the global community finds increasingly difficult to prevent. With its clear imperialistic and expansionist ambitions, it is likely that China will continue…

10 Common Scams to Watch Out For

By Spondon Ganguli October 25, 2024

Ten Common Scams to Watch Out For: Stay Alert and Protect Yourself One fine day, I was in school preparing for class as usual. Around 9 am, I received a call on my mobile phone. A gentleman on the other end…

Siachen Glacier: A Silent Guardian of India’s Integrity

By Spondon Ganguli August 14, 2024

Since gaining independence, we have been compelled to participate in numerous wars with two of our neighbouring countries, who are more accurately described as enemies - Pakistan and China. We engaged in four major wars with Pakistan in the years 1947,…

Our First Prime Minister

By Spondon Ganguli August 12, 2024

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and the Oversights That Shaped India’s History As we approach the 78th Independence Day of India, it's important to reflect on the decisions and actions of our leaders that have shaped the nation's journey. One figure who stands…

The Inclusive Legacy of Lord Jagannath Dev

By Spondon Ganguli July 8, 2024

Today, my five-year-old daughter beamed with excitement as she pulled the chariot of Lord Jagannath for the first time in our locality. Last night, we prepared for the special day by setting up a small chariot and idol of Jagannath, Balabhadra,…

United We Stand: India’s Strategic Response to China’s Expansionist Threats

By Spondon Ganguli June 18, 2024

It is evident that China may attempt to capture Taiwan in the future, a scenario that the global community finds challenging to prevent. Given China's clear imperialistic and expansionist goals, it is plausible that it will seek to expand its boundaries…

Choosing the Right Subjects: A Guide for High School Students

By Spondon Ganguli March 11, 2024

Are you a high school student getting ready for your class X board examination? If yes, then you're at a crucial juncture where you need to make decisions about your future academic path. It's the time when you have to pick…

Triumph Beyond Stars: Celebrating Chandrayaan 3 and India’s Unstoppable Spirit

By Spondon Ganguli August 24, 2023

Undoubtedly, it stands as one of India's most remarkable achievements, a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our scientists and every member of ISRO, supported unwaveringly by our government's faith in the pursuit of success. In the face of setbacks,…

A note on Transgender and Gay people in our society

By Spondon Ganguli June 21, 2023

A note on Transgender and Gay people in our society Transgender people in our society are deprived of many things – proper education, health and hygiene, job opportunities and foremost, respect as humans. They should have the same right as any…

War and Peace – 2

By Spondon Ganguli May 2, 2023

History repeats itself if we won’t learn from our mistakes. Once there was a saying “Don’t ask for bread, but ask for a gun because that is cheaper”. Similarly, there is a saying in one of our neighbouring countries for her…