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Not just vehicles

According to the latest analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Delhi has once again topped the charts as the most polluted city in India during the winter months of October 2024 to February 2025.

Time to pause

The announcement of a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, to be brokered by the United States, marks a pivotal moment in a war that has defied diplomatic solutions for over three years.

Rein on Musk?

In the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, few figures have wielded as much influence as billionaire Elon Musk.

Trump is buying time in order to compete

No historian could have watched the 28 February 2025 Trump-Vance-Zelenskky press briefing without recognizing that it was a 21st century ritual execution of a Roman gladiator in front of a worldwide audience.

Are days of the German car over?

The car industry is rarely out of the news, often under gloomy headlines related to tariffs, falling sales, low uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and workers’ strikes.

Post-Olympic

Reality The Paris Olympics provided a much-needed morale boost for France, showcasing the nation’s ability to host a global event with grace and precision.

Carnival of power

Think Brazil, think carnival. The Rio carnival is widely believed to be the biggest party on our planet. Brazilian carnivals are the most popular and secular festivity in the world.

India’s challenges amidst Sheikh Hasina’s travails

A chapter in Bangladesh’s history has ended. The family which led the fight for freedom from the shackles of Pakistan and headed it for most part of its democratic phase will no longer have any role in its future.

Bank Scrutiny

The recent recommendations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for India to strengthen scrutiny on the bank accounts of politically exposed persons (PEPs) signify a crucial step in combating corruption and enhancing transparency within the financial system.

Quake warning

Last week’s earthquake in southern Japan, while not catastrophic, has reignited widespread fears of the “Big One” ~ a term that has become synonymous with a potential seismic disaster of unprecedented scale.