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Humane battles

The decision by Israel’s security cabinet to intensify its military offensive in Gaza and seize territorial control marks a dangerous and deeply...

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Ramping up

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a crucial directive to all states and Union Territories, emphasising the need to enhance civil defence...

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No to Trumpism

The Australian electorate has spoken decisively. In what can only be described as a stunning political outcome, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s...

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Breaking Ranks

I n times of war, unity is often considered a strategic asset. Yet when that unity is built on unquestioned obedience rather than reflection, it can...

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Heat on us

As summer sets in, a familiar spectre returns to the Indian subcontinent: the brutal, unrelenting heat. Only this time, the science says it will be...

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Census U-turn

In a dramatic reversal of policy, the Modi government has agreed to conduct a caste census ~ an idea it once vehemently opposed. This shift, coming...

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Security and Optics

In any US administration, the national security advisor plays a critical role ~ often the President’s closest foreign policy confidant and a central...

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Fragile Grid

The massive power outage that plunged large swathes of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness this week is more than a regional mishap ~...

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Trump Factor

In a remarkable twist of irony, it was Donald Trump ~ not Mark Carney, nor Pierre Poilievre ~ who became the decisive figure in Canada’s recent...

04.05.2025 20

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Terror and Resilience

The brutal attack in Pahalgam, where terrorists singled out and murdered Hindu tourists in cold blood, has shaken not just Kashmir, but the collective...

02.05.2025 20

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100 days

US President Donald Trump’s first 100 days ~ completed on Tuesday ~ of his second term in office offer a revealing glimpse into a presidency shaped...

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Fragile Opening

For the first time in months, there are signs that Hamas may be willing to entertain a longer-term ceasefire in Gaza. A proposal of a...

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Reclaim Childhood

In a world where screens often substitute for human interaction and algorithms dictate attention, the notion of a safe, innocent childhood is fast...

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Water Pressure

India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty marks a bold departure from decades of misplaced restraint. For too long, Pakistan has exported...

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Schisms within

In the latest sign of a deepening internal fracture within the Palestinian leadership, President Mahmoud Abbas has launched an unprecedented verbal...

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Red Lines

The recent massacre in Pahalgam has once again laid bare the brutal persistence of jihadist violence in Kashmir. It is not the first time civilians...

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Dangerous Delusions

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, in which innocent tourists were gunned down, is not just another grim episode of violence in Kashmir ~ it is a...

27.04.2025 10

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Intrusions without probable cause

Starting in April 2026, tax officers in India may be able to force open not just your safes and filing cabinets but also your WhatsApp, cloud storage,...

27.04.2025 20

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Tone-deaf

India’s relationship with the International Monetary Fund has always been uneasy ~ marked by politeness in public, but suspicion and wariness in...

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Modern Maharana

From the vast meticulously maintained archives of the City Palace, Udaipur, are presented glimpses from the life and times of Shriji Arvind Singh...

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The Next Shepherd

The passing of Pope Francis marks the end of a transformative era for the Roman Catholic Church. His death is not merely the departure of a spiritual...

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Fractured Peace

The serenity of Kashmir was broken yet again ~ this time in a way that strikes deeper than before. An assault on domestic tourists in Pahalgam, one of...

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Seize the moment

As India and the United States inch closer to a long anticipated trade deal, recent developments offer a rare window of opportunity that the two...

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Road Crisis

By any measure, India’s roads are among the most dangerous in the world. Each day, nearly 500 lives are lost to road accidents. That’s one life...

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Fragile Progress

The renewed talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions mark a cautious but notable shift in a long-fraught...

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Liquidity Disconnect

The Reserve Bank of India has recently flagged a troubling trend ~ rising asymmetries in the shortterm money market rates that threaten the...

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Caste consequences

The release of the Karnataka caste census has shifted the state’s political terrain, triggering reactions that stretch far beyond its borders. By...

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Peace or Pressure

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fourth year, the calculus of peace appears increasingly dictated not by battlefield realities or the will of the...

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Nuclear Reboot

India’s long-standing dream of a robust civil nuclear power programme may finally be approaching a decisive pivot. By proposing amendments to its...

21.04.2025 20

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Monsoon Bounty

As the government forecasts a second consecutive year of above-average monsoon rainfall, the implications for India’s economy ~ and particularly its...

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Defining Womanhood

The UK Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that the term “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, not gender identity or legal...

20.04.2025 20

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Silencing Dissent

In a world already fractured by disinformation and rising authoritarianism, Russia’s latest crackdown on journalists is a chilling escalation. The...

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Gabon’s Transition

The recent election victory of General Brice Oligui Nguema in Gabon marks a dramatic, though not entirely surprising, pivot in the nation’s...

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Belly up

For generations, the pot belly in India has been more than just a physical attribute ~ it has been a symbol. It signified prosperity, aging...

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Door opens

After years of hostility, the recent resumption of talks between the United States and Iran marks a fragile but noteworthy moment in international...

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Unyielding Resolve

In the on-going saga of global trade tensions, the persistent standoff between China and the United States has become a defining chapter. While...

17.04.2025 20

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Redrawn Lines

The termination by India of transshipment facilities for Bangladesh marks more than a policy decision ~ it signals a recalibration of regional...

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Global Ambition

India’s contemplation of allowing its companies to list on the London Stock Exchange marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s evolving economic...

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Jobs cut

The United Kingdom’s latest step in civil service reform is striking both in scale and symbolism. The decision to cut 2,100 civil service jobs ~...

14.04.2025 10

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Tactical Retreat

In a surprising shift, US President Donald Trump has hit the brakes on a broad wave of new tariffs, opting instead for a 90-day pause that has sparked...

14.04.2025 20

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Justice Rekindled

The arrival of Tahawwur Rana on Indian soil marks a turning point in the protracted quest for justice following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. For a...

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China’s dam will hurt India, Bangladesh

China recently approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam, across the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. When fully up and...

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Reclaiming Stability

Germany stands at a pivotal crossroads, and the recent coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SDP) is a bold...

13.04.2025 20

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Monetary Pushback

India’s central bank has once again stepped in with a measured response to the growing economic uncertainty by cutting the repo rate by 25 basis...

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Alien enemies

The United States Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged gang members is a defining moment in how...

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Rap on knuckles

In a significant rebuke to creeping gubernatorial arrogance, the Supreme Court has finally placed a constitutional mirror before the conduct of some...

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Curriculum for Unity

India’s decision to introduce a standardised curriculum in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries marks a significant shift in how the country views both...

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Red Line

In the chaos of war, truth is often the first casualty. Yet even amid destruction and desperation, there remains a universal expectation: that...

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Strategic Reset

The Indian Ocean, once a relatively quiet arena of global politics, is fast becoming the new chessboard of strategic influence. In this dynamic...

10.04.2025 10

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Cooling Growth

India’s services sector, long the linchpin of its economic dynamism, is showing signs of moderation. The latest data reveals that while the sector...

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