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A land-grab agenda for modern times

As the world enters 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump, now preparing for his second term, has reignited the flames of territorial ambition with rhetoric that harks back to America’s imperial past.

Political Misogyny

The prevalence of misogyny in Indian politics reflects a troubling reality that undermines the progress of women in public life.

Reigniting Growth

India's economic trajectory, once celebrated for its resilience and rapid growth, is now encountering significant headwinds.

Jobs Challenge

The wealth of a nation lies in its people, and in India, 1.4 billion aspirations drive the country's progress.

Social policy will be Trudeau’s legacy

Justin Trudeau has resigned after more than nine years as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Parliament will be prorogued and will resume sitting on March 24. Trudeau says he made his decision over the holidays after discussions with his family.

Rising Polarisation

The recent electoral victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Thuringia underscores a troubling shift in Germany’s political landscape, reflecting growing unease about immigration and its effects on society.

From glory to obscurity

The Buckingham Canal, an architectural marvel of the early 19th century, stretches 796 kilometers and once served as a lifeline for the region, linking the bustling city of Madras (now Chennai) with the port town of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

Rohingya Exodus

The Rohingya crisis remains a glaring example of the international community’s failure to address a prolonged humanitarian disaster.

Services Surge

India’s services sector, which has assumed a key role in its economy, continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with growth accelerating to a five-month high in August.

Governance Outsourced

In tales of yore, there was always a Bahadur, at some level, accompanying Sahib Bahadur on his exploits. Though Sahib, now renamed as Boss, may star in office anecdotes, but Bahadur, or his modern avatar, is almost always missing ~ Boss has to do everything alone.