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Fraught Aspirations

The H-1B visa programme has long symbolised opportunity for skilled professionals worldwide, particularly Indians, who form the majority of its recipients.

LA fires

The devastating wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles and surrounding areas serve as an alarming reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by urban and rural communities.

German divide~II

The AfD when founded in 2013 had the reputation of being an old man’s club dissatisfied with Angela Merkel’s fiscal and foreign policies.

Fanaticism in the name of science

My first industrial job after graduating with a PhD in theoretical physics was that of an R&D engineer at RCA, which at the time was a major conglomerate in the US.

Agriculture goals

In 2016, the Prime Minister presented an ambitious vision to double farmers’ income by the end of 2022-23, a goal that held immense significance given the central role agriculture plays in India’s economy and the livelihoods of millions.

RBI Signals Easing

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to maintain the key interest rate at 6.50 per cent while shifting its policy stance to “neutral” represents a strategic recalibration in its approach to balancing inflation control and economic growth.

October 1987 crash in historical perspective

On 19 October 1987, following three days of decline in the New York stock market, the Hong Kong market dropped 10.5 per cent after a rise of 89 per cent in the previous 12 months.

Region in turmoil

The escalating conflict in West Asia, particularly the clashes involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran, signals the beginning of a potentially far-reaching regional crisis.