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Will Xi play ball with Trump on Ukraine?

US president-elect Donald Trump has invited China’s president Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20 in a surprise move which appears to be part of a plan to involve Beijing in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.

“Why every home must get a newspaper”

Print journalism is in a state of crisis. The circulation of newspapers in India seems to have stagnated in relation to population growth, meaning the proportion of people reading printed news has dropped.

Reviving Momentum

India's economy stands at a critical juncture, shaped by evolving trends in consumer behaviour, investment patterns, and structural wage growth. Recent data underscores a complex mix of recovery and stagnation, pointing to significant headwinds that demand immediate attention.

Wake-up call

The global democratic landscape in 2024 reveals an unsettling yet fascinating trend. Across continents, voters have upended incumbents, embraced polarising ideologies, and gravitated toward both Right and Left-wing populism.

Nation in turmoil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar have already received international approbation for their finesse in navigating critical political crises in many places, and Mr Modi is already counted as among the noted statesmen in the world.

India’s Unity

The parliamentary debate on the Indian Constitution has reignited critical discussions about the country's foundational values, its historical trajectory, and its future direction.

Judge in the dock

The judiciary is the cornerstone of India’s democratic framework, charged with upholding constitutional values and serving as an impartial arbiter of disputes.

A vision lives on

Even though he avoided limelight throughout his life, last week he was a headline in all Kolkata newspapers including The Statesman. And, in all international newspapers earlier in the month.

Bhopal revisited~II

Was the law taken in one’s hand? The answer is ‘yes’. Otherwise, why did the Central government exercise the power of parens patriae (parent of the nation) and prevent the victims from filing suits through lawyers of their choice?

Day of Reckoning

South Korea’s democracy has faced yet another stern test with the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, a polarising figure whose ill-conceived martial law decree plunged the nation into a constitutional crisis.