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West Asia Challenge

On October 7, last year, Hamas’ attack on Israel marked a turning point in West Asia’s geopolitical landscape.

India-EU Standoff

The ongoing negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) for a free trade agreement have hit significant roadblocks, with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticising the EU’s “irrational standards” and protectionist policies.

Nourishment Neglected

India stands at a crossroads where its rapid economic growth starkly contrasts with the sobering reality of food insecurity among its most vulnerable populations.

What people saw in a reverse coloniser

India lamented the loss of one of its most cherished industrialists, a “truly uncommon leader,” Ratan Tata, who passed away recently and left behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and inspirational leadership.

Will humans learn from their history?

Human beings as we know them today can be traced back to about 100,000 years, perhaps a few thousand years less or more. For about 90 per cent of this time, there was a remarkable continuity in the life of humanity.

Rupee’s Strain

The recent drop of the Indian rupee below the 84- per-dollar mark highlights a growing set of economic challenges for India, largely driven by external factors such as rising oil prices and the withdrawal of foreign investments from the equity market.

Hurricane Politics

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the destructive impact of back-to-back hurricanes has unexpectedly shifted the focus of the campaign.

Agriculture goals

In 2016, the Prime Minister presented an ambitious vision to double farmers’ income by the end of 2022-23, a goal that held immense significance given the central role agriculture plays in India’s economy and the livelihoods of millions.

RBI Signals Easing

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to maintain the key interest rate at 6.50 per cent while shifting its policy stance to “neutral” represents a strategic recalibration in its approach to balancing inflation control and economic growth.

October 1987 crash in historical perspective

On 19 October 1987, following three days of decline in the New York stock market, the Hong Kong market dropped 10.5 per cent after a rise of 89 per cent in the previous 12 months.