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Yogi’s rise

The recently concluded Maha Kumbh has not only reinforced Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s political dominance in the state but has also positioned him as a key contender in any post-Narendra Modi succession debate.

Starmer’s Test

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Washington was important for transatlantic diplomacy. It was his first official engagement with President Donald Trump, a leader known for his forceful style and unpredictable rhetoric.

Europe’s challenge

The statement “Europe is dying, long live Europe” is neither a casual truism nor a dramatic drumbeat, but suggests a profound transformation of the continent, particularly after a devastating three-year period of the Russia Ukraine conflict.

Congress’ struggles to find a chief

As the 137-year-old Congress party is gearing up to elect its non-Gandhi chief, the preceding political drama shows how much the party has weakened in the last two decades.

Live streamed proceedings make justice transparent

Transparency and access to justice have always been the hallmarks of an independent and impartial justice delivery system. The decision of the full court of the Supreme Court on 20 September to Livestream Constitution Bench hearings.

Travails of a modern mother

After eight years of being an active mother – and by active, I mean one who is hands-on and heavily engaged in the everyday life of my daughter – I have finally come to terms with acknowledging the identity of motherhood.

A new President’s first-lady woes

The US Congress and President Joe Biden, the apparent targets of Yoon’s vulgar words, do not seem to care. Instead, Yoon effectively proclaimed war with the press and the opposition by blaming them.

On condition of anonymity

It is clear that non-anonymity in speech and social media and transparent processes in social life enhance responsibility and accountability, save resources and money and reinforce the good value systems of old. Our teachers sure knew what they were talking about.