This rising demand, on the other hand, runs into a cautious fact: China controls almost the entire rare earth value chain. For decades, Beijing has carefully built a stranglehold on not just mining, but more importantly, on advanced processing, refining, and the making of important rare earth magnets.
By Harsh Pandey Jul 23, 2025
India, since the strike, maintained that it did not touch Pakistan’s military or civilian bases but only attacked the known terrorist hideouts, which have been used for three decades to wage a constant war against India.
By Harsh Pandey May 14, 2025
Apart from the financial consequences, MCC funding withdrawal raises geopolitical issues. Under initiatives under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has been progressively increasing its political and economic impact on Nepal.
By Harsh Pandey Mar 14, 2025
Kumbh Mela, dating back to ancient times, is rooted in the collective spiritual tradition of the Indian subcontinent. The massive participation of pilgrims from Nepal and Bhutan focuses attention on the festival as a religious and cultural bridge, reaffirming age-old ties cutting across political divides.
By Harsh Pandey Feb 22, 2025