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Power as a weapon

With the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly election over yesterday and the Maharashtra polls scheduled for November 20, a scrutiny of candidates’ affidavits has once again sparked public interest.

Climate Reckoning

India’s climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s an urgent, daily reality. The staggering statistics on extreme weather events in 2024 ~ over 3,200 lives lost, millions of hectares of farmland ruined, and countless homes and livestock destroyed ~ paint a grim picture of a nation bearing the brunt of climate change.

Lady Justice

India's Supreme Court recently unveiled a new statue of Lad’ Justice, an iconic symbol of the judiciary, marking a significant departure from traditional representations rooted in colonial heritage.

Benefits of an Indian undergrad education

I was surprised to learn that, according to an Oxford index tracking global student mobility, 69 per cent of Indian students who want to study abroad consider the US to be the most desirable destination.

Out you go

President-elect Donald Trump’s planned drive to deport tens of millions of illegal aliens signals a profound shift in the US approach to immigration, raising difficult questions about legality, feasibility, and morality.

Economic Divide

The wave of rising inequalities across the globe is altering political landscapes, pushing voters to reconsider who truly represents their interests.

A Fragile Balance

The 2024 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference, usually referred to as Conference of Parties 29 (COP29), will probably be the final opportunity for the international community to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis.

A time when truth does not matter

Most people agree that actual facts matter in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting. Once facts are gathered, verified and distributed, informed decision-making can proceed in such important exercises as voting.

Washington may well change for the better

Donald Trump will assume the American presidency on 20 January 2025. Biden’s tenure was impacted by his age and slowing mental abilities, thereby opening doors for the deep state, largely composed of individuals who were part of the Obama administration, to push decisions.