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Opinion

Traditional wisdom, modern challenges

In a cluster of villages inhabited by Tharu tribals in the terai area of Uttarakhand, a nutrition survey discovered that despite other problems, people had managed to avoid malnutrition to a remarkable extent.

Democracy Tested

The arrest of South Korea’s sitting president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on charges of insurrection has set a historic precedent, marking a pivotal moment for the country's democracy.

Path to Peace

The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas offers a fragile respite in a volatile region. Brokered through Qatar’s mediation and supported by the United States, the agreement involves the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, alongside the entry of limited humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Capital’s faces

Decades pass and, although Capital has often been described as an outdated text, the debate surrounding this book persists.

Reasoned approach to vaping needed

In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets. Some recent articles have highlighted speculative health concerns associated with vaping, particularly regarding reproductive and cardiovascular health.

Hypocrisy at Home

Every so often, a prominent business leader calls for extraordinary sacrifices from employees, citing the need for national progress or corporate growth.

Energy Strain

The escalation in American sanctions on Russian oil producers and vessels presents a significant challenge for India’s energy landscape.

Ties with Kabul

‘Great Games’ was used to describe the fierce fight by rival powers for spheres of influence in the unforgiving swathes of South-Central Asia (modern day Afghanistan), at the crossroads of civilisations.

Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?

MAGA,” standing for “Make America Great Again,” is one of the new words Merriam-Webster added this October. And it seems that the MAGA star, President-elect Donald Trump, wants American territorial expansion to proceed towards “greatness.”

Gender Apartheid

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai’s call to criminalise gender apartheid under international law resonates with urgency and moral clarity. As an enduring symbol of resilience, her advocacy carries immense weight.