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A Trumpian Order

A week is a long time in politics, and five weeks have been sufficient for President Trump to upend the world order. Trump has no friends or enemies, only supplicants or targets; one has to become the former if one does not want to turn into the latter ~ as President Zelenskky discovered to his great cost.

Climate Pool

India's journey towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy is no longer a matter of policy aspiration but an urgent necessity.

Army as first responder

Photographs of residents of Wayanad in July-August 2024 lining up to cheer members of the Army’s rescue team as it withdrew after successfully completing its daunting rescue task post landslides dominated social media and news networks.

Shutdown Averted

The recent passage of a Republican-led stopgap spending bill has once again highlighted the deep divisions within the American political landscape. While the bill successfully prevented a government shutdown, the contentious nature of its approval underscores broader concerns about governance, fiscal responsibility, and partisan maneuvering.

New World Order

As the world moved from an American unipolar moment after the end of the Cold war, the idea of a multipolar world emerged as a popular theme.

Bridging a Divide

India’s economic landscape presents a paradox of rapid growth alongside deep-seated inequality. The disparity between the prosperous and the impoverished is stark, with Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, highlighting the chasm.

Cabinet Collapse

The dissolution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s six-member war cabinet marks a significant turning point in the country’s politics, underscoring deep-seated tensions within the government and highlighting the complexities of managing the Gaza conflict.

Ifs and Butts

This summer, India endured an unprecedented heatwave, with Odisha facing the harshest brunt, recording 27 extreme weather days.

Poll takeaways

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections marked a pivotal moment in Indian politics. This election has not only reshaped the political landscape but also challenged long-standing narratives, underscoring the dynamic and evolving nature of Indian democracy.

The tone of greetings conveys state of ties

Neither Chinese President Xi Jinping, nor his Prime Minister, Li Qiang, initially sent any message of congratulations to Prime Minister Modi on his nomination for a historic third time.