Apurva Pandey

National Award Recipient l Alumnus-Allahabad University l History Enthusiast l
Op-Eds in leading Hindi and English Newspapers l Mostly-RTs l

[Aashish Chandorkar @c_aashish]

Despite being one of the world’s largest trading economies, nearly 70-75% of India’s transshipment cargo is routed through foreign ports, chiefly Singapore and Colombo. This leads to longer shipping cycles, higher costs, and externalised control over critical supply chains. The GNP seeks to reverse this structural imbalance with a deep-draft port capable of handling ultra-large container vessels.

https://t.co/PyUmBfrzQD

- @ask_apurvap

[Apurva Rakesh Pandey @ask_apurvap]

Published in The Telegraph (@ttindia @opinion_tt) :

Examining how the Great Nicobar Project could strengthen India's strategic position in the rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific region.

@dravirmani @HappymonJacob @ShashiTharoor @leo_mukherjee @MODIfiedVikas

https://t.co/OjftjfinGO

[Apurva Rakesh Pandey @ask_apurvap]

Published in #TheTelegraph :
Examining how the Great Nicobar Project could strengthen India's maritime capabilities and strategic position in the rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific region.

@dravirmani @HappymonJacob @ShashiTharoor @leo_mukherjee @ShamikaRavi @c_aashish @MODIfiedVikas

[Vijay Gokhale @VGokhale59]

My conversation with @johnstanly and @ananthkrishnan on my new book ‘China’s Wars’ etc.

[C. Raja Mohan @MohanCRaja]

Universal Basic Capital? On AI, tech capital, and the political pressures in the US for a new social compact:

[Dr Arvind Virmani @dravirmani]

Congratulations to Honorable PM @PMOIndia Shri Narendra Modi ji @narendramodi 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 for becoming longest serving elected PM of India. As we predicted 9 months ago, you sir will be elected PM for a 4th term in 2029 (with continuing reform of Econ policy & EODB push)🙏🏽

[Happymon Jacob @HappymonJacob]

I argue in my column in Hindustan Times today that it's time to revive SAARC.

[Dr Arvind Virmani @dravirmani]

Only India has the, "Human Resource endowments" to become the next S Korea/Taiwan/China. But for this to happen in next 25 years, we need to make a bonfire of controls, and attract Global top 50 manufacturing companies to shift supply chains from China to India.

[The Indian Express @IndianExpress]

C Raja Mohan writes: Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy

@MohanCRaja writes

https://t.co/unmnL9EcDn

[Dr Arvind Virmani @dravirmani]

ISK/1 India-South Korea Defence production has a bright future, given the complementary demographics and Dynamic comparative advantage..... 2/ISK

[Apurva Rakesh Pandey @ask_apurvap]

In international politics, outrage is rarely equal. Some conflicts become global causes, while others remain invisible — often decided by power, interests and strategic relevance.

@dravirmani @HappymonJacob @sreeramchaulia @c_aashish @HindolSengupta @semeerc

[Happymon Jacob @HappymonJacob]

You ask uncomfortable questions to a diplomat: That is journalism.

The diplomat answers the questions in a manner he can: That is diplomacy.

You heckle the diplomat repeatedly & stage a walkout: That’s activism, not journalism.

[Mahesh Jethmalani @JethmalaniM]

Bhojshala was a sacred seat of Goddess Saraswati, a centre of learning, faith and civilisational memory - the honourable court has now recognised what generations of Hindus always knew.

Ayodhya was a landmark. Ayodhya restored faith.

Bhojshala is the next great civilisational correction.

For centuries, Hindus were told to forget, compromise, adjust, and accept historical wounds as “settled history”.

But truth has a way of surviving conquest and distortion of history.
Do read - https://t.co/vSRNSlNe7W

[Lokesh Nara @naralokesh]

#AMCA comes to AP. And Rayalaseema is taking off!
#ChooseSpeedChooseAP
#RayalaseemaTakesOff

[Nitin Gadkari @nitin_gadkari]

Extending my heartfelt birthday wishes to the spiritual leader @Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji.💐 May this occasion bring joy and the year ahead be filled with health and prosperity.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication of our scientists, which led to the successful tests in Pokhran in 1998. That landmark moment reflected India’s scientific excellence and unwavering commitment.

Technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India. It is accelerating innovation, expanding opportunities and contributing to the nation’s growth across sectors. Our continued focus remains on empowering talent, encouraging research and creating solutions that serve both national progress and the aspirations of our people.

[Dr Arvind Virmani @dravirmani]

242/ebp

[Nitin A. Gokhale @nitingokhale]

Since a new CDS is set to take over soon, it is good to revisit the original press release mainly because there is a lot of ignorance (even among veterans) about CDS’ exact status: whether he is a single point military adviser or principal military adviser? What is his precise mandate as Permanent Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee? This press note provides the answers. https://t.co/A4o2bcdG8e

[Aashish Chandorkar @c_aashish]

A perspective on the Great Nicobar project - economic and strategic importance 👇