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Fatuous Sagacity~III

Mathematization of economics propelled the discipline of political economy to the pedestal of pure science making it a complex discipline. The fact...

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Parimal Brahma New Delhi

Slavery scam

Slavery scam

The unfolding humanitarian crisis along the Thai-Myanmar border exposes the brutal reality of organised cyber crime and human trafficking in...

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Sns New Delhi

Fatuous Sagacity~II

Among modern economists, the person who completely revolutionized economic thinking and practice during the Great Depression of 1930s had been John...

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Parimal Brahma New Delhi

Fatuous sagacity~I

In today’s world, next to the politicians, the most powerful men and women have been the group of people who call themselves ‘economists’....

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Arimal Brahma New Delhi

Crisis Looms

Crisis Looms

India is once again staring at the prospect of a reduced wheat harvest as above-average temperatures threaten the winter-sown crop. With March...

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Sns New Delhi

Language Politics

Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is once again dominated by a familiar debate ~ Hindi imposition. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has revived the...

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Sns New Delhi

As tempers flared in Washington…

Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance together targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky in full media glare is a spectacle not...

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Harsha Kakar New Delhi

Nepal Policy

Nepal Policy

India’s relationship with Nepal has always been complex, shaped by historical, cultural, and geographical factors. As a landlocked nation with...

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Sns New Delhi

Restrictive step that will alienate many

In a move that is bound to reignite debates over national identity, immigration, and inclusivity, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive...

yesterday 20

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Shivanshu K Srivastava New Delhi

Yogi’s rise

The recently concluded Maha Kumbh has not only reinforced Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s political dominance in the state but has...

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Starmer’s Test

Starmer’s Test

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Washington was important for transatlantic diplomacy. It was his first official engagement with President...

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Blue Economy vision and ecological responsibility

India’s ambitious Blue Economy vision is reshaping the way the country engages with its vast marine resources. At the heart of this transformation...

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Santhosh Mathew New Delhi

Security Failure

The release of Israel’s official military report on the failures of 7 October 2023 marks a critical moment in the country’s reckoning with one of...

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Sns New Delhi

Homestays can help with Himalayan sustainability

Homestay in the Himalayas is a rapidly emerging concept that goes beyond sightseeing. It focuses on making real connections with people, culture,...

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Govind Singh And Dhwani Mothay New Delhi

Abandoned abroad

On the afternoon of 5 February 2025, a US military aircraft landed at Amritsar’s Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport, carrying 104 Indian...

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Angshuman Kar New Delhi

Ukraine dumped?

The explosive confrontation between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskky has exposed a widening gulf in the US-Ukraine...

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Sns New Delhi

Reform Urgent

Reform Urgent

India stands at a crossroads in the global clinical trials market. Despite its vast and diverse patient pool, cost-effective medical ecosystem, and...

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Sns New Delhi

Emperor Trump

After forcing the New York Governor to roll back congestion charges, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD....

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Devendra Saksena New Delhi

New tax bill is a facelift, not a fix

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recent tabling of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, marks a significant shift in India’s tax landscape. The...

01.03.2025 2

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Shrey Madaan New Delhi

Negative Time

Since H.G. Wells published The Time Machine in 1895, the idea of time travel has fascinated scientists and storytellers alike. While Wells’ novel...

01.03.2025 1

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Subhas Chakravarty New Delhi

Consumer Illusion

Consumer Illusion

India, often touted as a land of vast economic potential, faces a stark contradiction. Despite its 1.4 billion population size, only a fraction...

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Sns New Delhi

Renewables Race

India’s clean energy ambitions are bold and necessary, but the country faces an uphill battle in turning them into reality. With a target of...

01.03.2025 2

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Sns New Delhi

Risky Bargain

Risky Bargain

Ukraine’s preliminary agreement with the United States over its mineral wealth marks a significant geopolitical development, intertwining economic...

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Sns New Delhi