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Hamas warned

The latest warning issued by President Donald Trump to Hamas marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric, reflecting his aggressive approach to foreign policy.

Delimitation Dilemma

The debate over India’s delimitation exercise has once again exposed the growing fault lines between the northern and southern states. While redrawing parliamentary constituencies is a constitutional necessity, the formula for representation has become a deeply contentious issue.

Two ‘first women’

Wrapped in our centuries-old history lie micro-histories with stories that inspire; enveloped within those stories are layers of micro-stories which broaden understanding.

Security Breach

India’s strong condemnation of the security breach during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to London underscores a deeper diplomatic concern ~ the misuse of democratic freedoms by separatist elements abroad.

Trump must be isolated

After the public spat that President Donald Trump had with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, a few facts emerge. The American dislikes the Ukrainian intensely.

Legacy derailed

With the West Bengal Transport Minister, Snehasish Chakraborty, announcing, in end-September, the virtual closure of trams, Kolkata’s heritage transport system is now facing an existential crisis.

Will abortion swing election for Harris?

Finally, it has come down to this: Kamala Harris’s abortion pitch and Donald Trump’s MAWA (Make America White Again) movement. Harris seemed to have meandered through a number of issues before she realized that abortion is make-or-break for her.

Cautious Stimulus

China’s potential approval of a staggering $1.4 trillion debt issuance signals a strategic pivot to counter persistent economic challenges.

Rethinking Diwali

Delhi’s annual Diwali celebrations, marked by fireworks and firecrackers, cast a long shadow over its air quality.

Missed Calls~II

Admittedly, telecom is a great opportunity but the reality is that India is still 160th out of 208 countries in terms of mobile phone penetration, according to the International Telecommunication Union (2021) with even Vietnam and Bangladesh boasting more SIM cards than people. Globally too, there are more SIM cards than people.