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A compelling case for pragmatism

When Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Macau, the world’s gambling capital, the air was thick with anticipation. Macau,often dubbed the “Las Vegas of the East,” is much more than a beacon of wealth and opulence.

85 breached

The Indian rupee has breached the significant psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, marking an all-time low amid a confluence of domestic and global pressures.

French Horror

The conviction in France of Dominique Pelicot and his co-defendants in one of the most disturbing rape trials in recent history has sparked both widespread outrage and urgent conversations about the gaps in legal and societal frameworks regarding sexual violence.

Planet’s future

Throughout the history of human civilisation, every culture has had its own idea of the future. The crushing disappointments that are so often part of the human condition have sometimes led to crises of confidence in the future, replacing hope with despair.

Tougher Battle

As the US Presidential election draws near, the tight race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump highlights a growing political divide and the immense challenges the incumbent Vice President faces in holding together a fragile coalition of voters.

Myanmar Dilemma

China’s delicate and evolving role in Myanmar’s escalating civil war underscores the country’s shifting priorities in the region and the risks of balancing support for a faltering junta with the need for border stability.

Biden and Iran

History will bear that the Joe Biden era goes down as amongst the more restorative, progressive, and successful presidencies, after the tumultuous, unstable, and polarising tenure of Donald Trump.

Superintelligence and us

Mid-November 2023, Barbra Streisand, a Hollywood celebrity, talking with talk show host Stephen Colbert, expressed deep sadness over the ongoing dreadful violence in Gaza.

Seat Strategy

As Maharashtra gears up for the upcoming assembly elections, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has made a significant move by finalising a seat-sharing formula.