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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.

Maps as milestones

Empires and kingdoms needed maps. In times of peace and war, the importance of maps was always underscored; the accuracy of maps in marking out frontiers was highlighted; and those who contributed to the creation of maps were acknowledged for their meticulous work, for pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

Movement hijacked by fundamentalists

The quota reform movement started on the first day of July 2024. At first, it was termed a quota reform movement, but gradually it became an anti-quota as well as an anti-government movement fuelled by some opportunistic political powers.

Bangladesh’s Crisis

The resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her unseemly departure from Dhaka amid violent protests marks a pivotal moment in Bangladesh's history.

Turning Point

The capture of a major military base in Lashio by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) marks a turning point in Myanmar’s struggle against military rule.