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America has been here before

As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at “Making America Great Again.”

A vision for the world

Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, stands as one of the most influential think tanks in the world.

Defiant Turn

Canada finds itself at a historic crossroads. The election of Mark Carney as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister-designate represents not only a significant political shift but also a broader reckoning for a country long accustomed to stability in its relationship with its most important trading partner ~ the United States.

Turmoil in Romania

Romania stands at a dangerous crossroads as its democracy faces mounting pressure from within and beyond its borders.

Isolate America

Global markets are reeling from the escalating trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s irresponsible rhetoric and unpredictable behaviour, harming even America’s staunchest allies.

Failing Banks 

In India, when a bank fails, innocent depositors lose out, because deposits in banks are insured only up to Rs 5 lakh by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, which means that one would get a maximum of Rs.5 lakh in case of bank failure, that too after many years. Statistically, only 51 per cent of the total bank deposit base is covered by insurance. Looking at the aftermath of recent bank failures, one finds that even after three and a half years, the assets of PMC Bank are yet to be liquidated; depositors initially got only Rs 1,000 per account, and a total of Rs 1 lakh till now 

The many potholes of the digital highway

The basic proposition is that consumer welfare is being given short shrift in today's digital world. The consumers are paying much higher prices across platforms (though they were initially attracted to these platforms by deep discounts) and also obtaining poor quality.

The Vedic Way

In Rig-vedadi-bhashya-bhumika or ‘Introduction to the commentaries of the Rigveda’, Swami Dayanand interpreted Vedic verses in the light of burning issues of the day, namely colonial exploitation. He underscored the fundamental unity of the Indian people despite the plurality of languages, religious sects, social mores, and customs which were bewildering. Through its quest for political independence, however fierce that struggle may be, he wanted India to reveal a new spiritual light for all of humanity 

Nepotism may be a part of our mindset

The term “nepo baby,” which refers to people whose quick rise to success and fame is partially due to their family’s influence and status, is a relatively recent addition to the extensive list of internet lexicons.

Political Education 

Introduction to history of national politics, brief notions of governance, quality of political systems and their impact on the life of citizens are the basic pedagogic framework of any education in politics at the rudimentary level. The purpose of such an introduction to political education is distinctly utilitarian. It is designed to promote political awareness, ideas of rights and duties