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By:

Akhilesh Sinha

25 June 2025 at 2:53:54 pm

India's multi-align diplomacy triumphs

New Delhi: West Asia has transformed into a battlefield rained by fireballs. Seas or land, everywhere echoes the roar of cataclysmic explosions, flickering flames, and swirling smoke clouds. et amid such adversity, Indian ships boldly waving the Tricolour navigate the strait undeterred, entering the Arabian Sea. More remarkably, Iran has sealed its airspace to global flights but opened it for the safe evacuation of Indians.   This scene evokes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memorable 2014...

India's multi-align diplomacy triumphs

New Delhi: West Asia has transformed into a battlefield rained by fireballs. Seas or land, everywhere echoes the roar of cataclysmic explosions, flickering flames, and swirling smoke clouds. et amid such adversity, Indian ships boldly waving the Tricolour navigate the strait undeterred, entering the Arabian Sea. More remarkably, Iran has sealed its airspace to global flights but opened it for the safe evacuation of Indians.   This scene evokes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memorable 2014 interview. He stated that "there was a time when we counted waves from the shore; now the time has come to take the helm and plunge into the ocean ourselves."   In a world racing toward conflict, Modi has proven India's foreign policy ranks among the world's finest. Guided by 'Nation First' and prioritising Indian safety and interests, it steadfastly embodies  'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' , the world as one family.   Policy Shines Modi's foreign policy shines with such clarity and patience that even as war flames engulf West Asian nations, Indians studying and working there return home safe. In just 13 days, nearly 100,000 were evacuated from Gulf war zones, mostly by air, some via Armenia by road. PM Modi talked with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian to secure Iran's airspace for the safe evacuation of Indians, a privilege denied to any other nation. Additionally, clearance was granted for Indian ships carrying crude oil and LPG to pass safely through the Hormuz Strait. No other country's vessels are navigating these waters, except for those of Iran's ally, China. The same strategy worked in the Ukraine-Russia war: talks with both presidents ensured safe corridors, repatriating over 23,000 students and businessmen. Iran, Israel, or America, all know India deems terrorism or war unjustifiable at any cost. PM Modi amplified anti-terror campaigns from UN to global platforms, earning open support from many nations.   Global Powerhouse Bolstered by robust foreign policy and economic foresight, India emerges as a global powerhouse, undeterred by tariff hurdles. Modi's adept diplomacy yields notable successes. Contrast this with Nehru's era: wedded to Non-Aligned Movement, he watched NAM member China seize vast Ladakh territory in war. Today, Modi's government signals clearly, India honors friends, spares no foes. Abandoning non-alignment, it embraces multi-alignment: respecting sovereignties while prioritizing human welfare and progress. The world shifts from unipolar or bipolar to multipolar dynamics.   Modi's policy hallmark is that India seal defense deals like the S-400 and others with Russia yet sustains US friendship. America bestows Legion of Merit; Russia, its highest civilian honor, Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. India nurtures ties with Israel, Palestine, Iran via bilateral talks. Saudi Arabia stands shoulder-to-shoulder across fronts; UAE trade exceeds $80 billion. UN's top environment award, UNEP Champions of the Earth, graces India, unlike past when foreign nations campaigned against us on ecological pretexts.   This policy's triumph roots in economic empowerment. India now ranks the world's fourth-largest economy, poised for third in 1-2 years. The 2000s dubbed it 'fragile'; then-PM economist Dr. Manmohan Singh led. Yet  'Modinomics'  prevailed. As COVID crippled supply chains, recession loomed, inflation soared and growth plunged in developed countries,  Modinomics  made India the 'bright star.' Inflation stayed controlled, growth above 6.2 per cent. IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas praised it, advising the world to learn from India.

Money Saved Is Money Earned — A Beautiful Reflection

Money saved is money protected, money honoured, and money that grows with you.

In a world that constantly pushes us to spend, to upgrade, and to chase the next new thing, there is a quiet power in choosing to walk a different path. There is dignity, strength, and a steady sense of self-respect in the simple yet meaningful act of saving. After all, money saved is not just money earned — it is money protected, money honoured, and ultimately, money that grows with you and supports the life you truly want to build.

 

Every rupee you save is a silent victory over impulsiveness. It is a gentle whisper from your wiser self saying, “I am building my tomorrow. I am taking care of myself.”

We often celebrate incomes, salaries, and bonuses. But very few of us pause to acknowledge the smaller decisions — the ones that quietly shape our days. Like choosing to walk instead of taking a cab, cooking at home instead of ordering out, or saying “not today” to a purchase we know we don’t truly need. Yet it is these seemingly small choices, repeated over time, that shape our financial future far more than the big moments we usually applaud.

 

People often assume that saving is a sacrifice, something that takes away from the present. But in truth, saving is one of the purest expressions of self-love. It is choosing long-term security over momentary temptation, choosing peace over pressure, and choosing freedom over fear. When you save, you are not depriving yourself — you are gifting your future self a life that feels safer, calmer, and far more beautiful.


Within your means

Living within your means is not about scarcity; it is about clarity. It is about knowing what truly deserves your money and what doesn’t, what adds value to your life and what only adds noise. A person who learns how to save becomes rich long before their bank balance grows. This is because they develop discipline, wisdom, and the emotional strength that forms the real foundation of wealth.


Money saved eventually turns into opportunities. A trip you’ve always wanted to take, a dream you hope to fulfil, a small comfort you can enjoy without guilt, a cushion for emergencies, or even the foundation for future investments. It is your money quietly working behind the scenes, opening doors you didn’t even know existed and creating possibilities long before you need them.


When you save consistently, something almost magical begins to happen. Your money starts working for you instead of the other way around. Interest grows, investments grow, your confidence grows, and suddenly life starts opening up in ways that simply weren’t possible before. This is why we say, “Money saved is money earned… and money invested is money multiplied.”


Wise saver

A wise saver is never stingy — they are simply selective. They understand the value of every rupee, and they choose to direct their money toward purpose rather than pressure. Such people do not chase luxury; in time, luxury finds its way to them. They do not chase status; respect comes naturally to them. Because the world instinctively admires someone who lives with clarity, dignity, and a strong sense of who they are.


Saving is not just about finances — it is a mindset, a way of living with intention, and a beautiful commitment to the future you want to create for yourself.


So, every time you save even Rs 100, pause and remind yourself: “I am building my tomorrow. I am protecting my peace. I am growing — slowly, steadily, and beautifully.”


Because truly and deeply… Money saved is money earned — and it is one of the most beautiful forms of empowerment.

 

(The writer is a tutor based in Thane. Views personal.)

 


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