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The true cost of what we buy

Every year, India sees the launch of over 1,000 new retail brands, adding to millions of brands globally. Each brand, on average, creates approximately 1,000 new styles annually, with about 30 per cent of old stock often ending up as waste.

Trump’s way

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency is nothing short of historic, marking a political comeback that defied all odds. His inaugural address, however, was not just a victory speech ~ it was a declaration of intent to reshape America in his image, underscored by sweeping promises and polarising rhetoric.

STEM edge

Indian STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates have long been a cornerstone of the US H-1B visa programme.

Water wars

Mark Twain once remarked that “Whisky is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” Fresh water is a very precious and limited natural resource even though water covers about 71 per cent of the earth’s surface.

Battlefield tourism is a small step

On Army Day the Ministry of Defence launched a portal on battlefields. The portal, released by the defence minister, has details of how to visit various well-known battlefields and war memorials, and where visitors can pay homage to those who laid down their lives.

Biden’s Legacy 

Joe Biden’s presidency was ushered in with high hopes for stability and healing. His promise to unite a divided nation and restore dignity to the Oval Office struck a chord with many voters.

Middle-class woes

The Indian middle class, often hailed as the backbone of the nation’s economy, is at a critical juncture.

India’s water future

The recent conclusion of the world's largest sustainable development summit ~ COP 29 ~ in Baku (November 2024) marked a watershed moment in global water management.

Space Leap

India's successful execution of its first-ever space docking experiment marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s space journey, solidifying its position among the global elite.