As the global economy was normalising after a battering from the Covid pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine War broke out in 2022. The world plunged into an energy crisis. Crude oil prices shot up to about $127 a barrel. But one country that dealt with the situation effectively was India, in more evidence of its growing stature on the international stage despite a few pesky neighbours. As the world became polarised because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India was expected to take sides. However, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra remained firm, deciding to act only in India’s national interests. Criticism came…