Ashok Sharma

2 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Sharma

The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, unexpectedly brokered by US President Donald Trump, has temporarily halted a conflict that was rapidly spiralling into a full-blown regional war. The world watched in alarm as Iranian missiles struck two US air bases in Iraq, a direct response to American stealth strikes that decimated suspected Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz and Fordow.

5 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Sharma

The 35-minute telephone conversation on June 17 between the U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi-held before Trump’s White House lunch with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir, has stirred significant commentary. Many observers hastily interpreted this interaction as signalling a shift in U.S. strategic priorities, suggesting a renewed tilt towards Pakistan at India’s expense.

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Sharma

In the backdrop of the brutal Pahalgam terrorist attack and the growing instability across the Indo-Pacific, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles’ June 2025 visit to India has emerged as a significant reaffirmation of India–Australia strategic ties.

1 month ago | medium.com | Ashok Sharma

Spoiler: Beige isn’t the only way to keep your space beautiful. I used to believe that “less is more.” My Pinterest boards were full of beige walls, floating shelves, and sparsely populated coffee tables. But then, slowly, my space started to shift. A second-hand mirror with a carved wooden frame made its way onto my wall. I added a patterned rug. Then came a gallery of hand-painted postcards. And suddenly, I realized — I wasn’t a minimalist anymore.

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Sharma

In recent weeks, a flurry of controversial statements by US President Donald Trump has once again drawn unwelcome attention to the India-Pakistan relationship and the enduring question of Kashmir. Claiming credit for a ceasefire between the two nuclear neighbours, Trump asserted in a public rally and in subsequent interviews that he “helped bring peace” following India’s counter-terrorism Operation Sindoor.