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Opinion

Women in the forefront

This week, two significant announcements impacting women's empowerment deserve attention on a global scale. The first is a groundbreaking move from the Vatican, which has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the prefect.

Lost art of waiting

In our hyper-connected world, waiting is increasingly seen as a flaw in the system rather than an inevitable part of life.

Closing Gaps

India is grappling with an increasingly stark divide between its rich and poor.

Threshold Crossed

The year 2024 will be remembered as a watershed moment in the fight against climate change. For the first time, global average temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels during the year.

Celebrating Youth

The world is currently facing a multifaceted civilizational crisis, characterized by social, economic, and environmental challenges. This crisis demands a revitalized approach to addressing the complexities of modern society.

Seeking light, dispelling darkness in Bangladesh

Adecade has happened in the last couple of weeks: a discredited quota system has been removed, hundreds of lives have been lost and Sheikh Hasina, notorious for her dictatorial traits, resigned and fled Bangladesh.

Welfare vs. Work

In discussions about India’s economic landscape, a provocative idea has emerged: that well intentioned welfare schemes might inadvertently dissuade the youth from actively seeking employment.

Hydrogen Horizons

Australia’s ambition to position itself as a green hydrogen superpower is a compelling narrative, one that aligns with its rich natural resources and expertise in energy production.

Sucker Punch

Imperialist poet Rudyard Kipling’s White Man’s Burden is an unashamedly racist poem predicated on the premise that the ways of Westerners are superior to those of the “devil-like” irresponsible and flighty natives.

The unsung saga of Rani Avanti Bai

It is an undeniable fact that warriors and people of almost every state in British India fought tooth and nail against the oppression, injustice and brutality of foreign rulers, right from the time they wanted to impose their draconian rule on the native population.