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Man who never rested on his laurels

The Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan’s early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter. As a music historian, I’ve always respected one decision of Dylan’s in particular – one that kicked off the young artist’s most turbulent and significant period of creative activity.

An ideologue of social justice

After more than seven decades of independence, Indian politics finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with complex issues that challenge its foundational ideals.

Myanmar Fractures

Myanmar’s military junta, once feared as a monolithic force, is increasingly showing signs of internal decay.

Jobs Creation

India, a nation with over 1.4 billion people, faces a formidable challenge: generating approximately 10 million new jobs annually to cater to its burgeoning youth population.

Shrinking Space

The experience of minorities around the world suggests a pattern of discrimination and insecurity. They are even subjected to genocide and denied dignity, identities, and cultures.

From myth to market, gaming beckons India

The global press has recently taken notice of a newly released game titled ‘Black Myth: Wukong’. This game has taken the world by storm and even pushed the popular gaming platform Steam to reach its highest concurrent user count of 37 million.

US Diplomacy

The evolving crisis in West Asia continues to test the limits of US diplomacy, particularly as tensions between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah intensify.

Waqf power at work

New battle-lines are being drawn in Parliament, and out of it, with waqf and its management at the centre of a major political slugfest.

Return to democracy in Jammu & Kashmir

The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir conducted its first assembly election in a decade. It showcased the peaceful embrace of democracy by its people after decades of militancy.