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Bharat’s Strategic Reset: Why De-Americanising Must Not Mean Trusting China
The debate over de-Americanising Indian statecraft must be treated with historical depth rather than emotional reaction. Bharat was never fully Americanised, as its record of non-alignment, the 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty, and repeated resistance to external pressure demonstrate. At the same time, disappointment with Washington should not lead India to romanticise China or ignore the realities…
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Unpacking the ‘Visa Temple’ Controversy: H‑1B Facts, Faith Traditions, and Senator Schmitt’s Claims
A U.S. senator’s remarks about a “Visa Cartel” and Hyderabad’s “Visa Temple” have intensified debate about H‑1B visas, cultural practices, and Indian professionals in America. This analysis separates devotional symbolism from immigration law, explaining how H‑1B really workscaps, LCAs, wages, audits, and recent beneficiary‑centric lottery reforms. It shows why Indian nationals make up a large…