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Opinion

Forests are drivers of sustainability

Forests are vital indicators of environmental health and socioeconomic well-being of a nation. The recently released India State of Forest Report 2023 puts the forest cover of India at 21.76 per cent.

Relationships lend a purpose to life

In the tapestry of human existence, relationships form the intricate threads that bind us together, creating patterns of meaning, purpose, and profound joy. While the act of forming connections may seem effortless, true artistry lies in nurturing and sustaining these bonds through life's myriad challenges.

Oligarchs rule

In his final address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to the American people about the growing concentration of wealth and power in the United States.

Davos agenda

The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos comes at a time of unprecedented global challenges, where armed conflict has been identified as the most pressing risk for 2025.

Trump’s Gambles

President-elect Donald Trump is making news even before assuming the presidency. This is not surprising because he is known for his mercurial and unpredictable stances on many global as well as bilateral issues.

Lower entry cost

India’s financial landscape is on the verge of a transformative shift with the introduction of low-ticket systematic investment plans (SIPs) aimed at broadening the reach of equity investments.

Afghan policy

India’s decision to re-engage diplomatically with the Taliban marks a significant shift in its regional approach. Following the collapse of the previous Afghan government led by President Ashraf Ghani in 2021, India faced a major setback to its two-decade-long investments in Afghanistan’s development and democratic institutions.

Shaping our world

Lack of friends at a time when India is a significant military and economic power surprises oldtime diplomats. Within living memory, the pendulum has swung from one extreme to the other; in the 1950s and 1960s when we had little to offer to the world except moral guidance, we were the undisputed leader of developing nations.