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Musk and Soros

Soros has been a funder of the Democratic Party in the US and has self-confessedly supported causes that are inherently liberal and pro-democracy, through his muchbandied Open Society Foundation that operates in over 120 countries.

Arab Response

The latest proposal by US President Donald Trump to take control of Gaza and resettle its Palestinian population has triggered alarm across the Arab world.

Ukraine Cornered

The Trump Administration’s latest demand ~ that Ukraine grant the US access to its critical minerals in exchange for aid ~ marks a dramatic shift in Washington’s approach to the war.

How India can avoid middle-income trap

The World Development Report (WDR) 2024 titled “The MiddleIncome Trap” reported that about 108 middle-income countries are hovering around this status for the last sixty years and despite multiple possibilities to introduce tried and true technology improvements, all are in the middle-income trap.

Budget Realitie

The Union Budget 2025-26 sets out to address a range of economic challenges, from reviving growth to bolstering social welfare.

Where do transgenders fit?

US president Donald Trump has brought the discussion about transgenders to the forefront by announcing that there are only two genders, male and female, in his inauguration speech; he also signed an executive order to that effect.

Without evidence

In moments of national tragedy, a leader’s role is to provide comfort, reassurance, and a steady hand. The midair collision near Reagan Airport in Washington, DC, which claimed 67 lives, should have been an occasion for solemn reflection and a commitment to aviation safety.

Election Farce

Four years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar’s military rulers continue their desperate yet failing bid to tighten their grip, this time by extending emergency rule under the pretext of preparing for elections.

Reforms in states

The first generation of fiscal reforms in the states started with the enactment of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Acts (FRBMA) between 2006 and 2010 at the prodding of the 12th Finance Commission.