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Delhi’s dilemma

Bangladesh’s request for the extradition of its former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina from India marks a pivotal moment in South Asian diplomacy.

Bold Gamble

China’s decision to issue a record $411 billion in special treasury bonds in 2025 marks a significant shift in its fiscal strategy, underscoring the urgency of addressing a challenging economic landscape.

Double-Speak

Agreeing and disagreeing with each other’s political position is essential in a healthy democracy.

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.

Buffalo massacre

Saturday’s slaying of ten people in Buffalo, in the state of New York, is said to be one of the deadliest racist massacres in the recent history of the United States of America, roiled as it has been over the past few years by the conflict between blacks and whites.

Clutching at straws

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asserted during a video call with beneficiaries of the state government’s financial assistance schemes that he has no intention of slowing down after serving two terms in his post.

The Biggest Failure of Our Time

The World Health Organization, for which it could have been a showcase of its international role, seemed consistently in a subsidiary role of gathering secondary data and disseminating basic safety guidelines.

A mess in Bihar

In the backdrop of rampant corruption and an environment of scams, it is futile to expect examinations and evaluations in a fairway. Degrees and diplomas of Bihar's universities have lost value. The State which boasted the world-famous Nalanda University now has an education system rocking with corruption and goondaism.