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Defining Triumph

In Dubai’s glittering night, India etched another historic moment into its cricketing legacy. The victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final was more than a win; it was a defining statement about where Indian cricket stands in the modern era.

Jobs Rebalance

The latest US employment data offers a nuanced picture of the country’s labour market, reflecting both stability and shifting economic trends.

Suspending Reason

Superstition has been an intrinsic part of the world’s cultural and religious landscape for centuries. Rooted in tradition, folklore and spiritual beliefs, it continues to influence the lives of millions, sometimes with dangerous and even deadly consequences.

Strategic lessons from the Ukraine conflict

Global support to the weaker nation can be expected mainly to stem and embarrass the adversary, rather than on ideology. Direct involvement by allies or even partners would be unlikely as it could expand the conflict drawing them in, implying proxy wars are possibly the new future. In such scenarios, chances of early peace are unlikely.

Choosing Governors

Despite recommendations of the Sarkaria and Venkatachaliah Commissions, active party politicians have been appointed as Governors. There are instances of young party loyalists being appointed as Governors who were later sworn in as Ministers in the States.

America may lose a generation to drugs

There was a mini-series titled “Dopesick” on the streaming service “Hulu” based on a book by Beth Macy in 2021; it had eight episodes. It won critical acclaim and several awards. I wonder why a similar series or perhaps even a movie has not been produced by the mainstream media.

A man without peer

Subhas‘s goal took shape in the context of a turbulent domestic and international situation. On the domestic front, he had to formulate his policies keeping in view the growing divisive tendencies in the country. Insofar as international relations were concerned, he made multiple alliances, but never surrendered to any power 

Need to fix relationship with nature

The scope of climate change is not limited to Bangladesh only. Almost every country needs to worry, and India should particularly think about it. What Uttarakhand's Joshimath has recently faced should be indeed alarming.