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Opinion

Germany divided

German voters have delivered a fragmented verdict, reflecting deep political shifts and divisions within the country.

Strategic Signal

The presence of Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea, a relatively rare occurrence, has raised eyebrows in Australia and New Zealand.

Search for Balance

India's budget for FY 25-26 may be perceived as a balancing act. While the increase in capital expenditure in the current budget has been similar to the budgets of previous years, there has been a shift to a more consumption-led path.

Musk and Soros

Soros has been a funder of the Democratic Party in the US and has self-confessedly supported causes that are inherently liberal and pro-democracy, through his muchbandied Open Society Foundation that operates in over 120 countries.

The sliding rupee

Although depreciation of the currency makes imported goods expensive, and foreign travel and fees for studying abroad become costly, it is an erroneous presumption that absence of a strong currency is necessarily bad.

Kerala afflicted

The administration in Thiruvananthapuram, helmed by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, ought now to be riveted to the source, the symptoms and the possible antidote.

Home thoughts

Everyone knows Cummins implies turning wickets and spinners' predominance, stereotypical elements that have long perpetuated themselves as they suit home sides' interests.