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Ethanol First

India’s move to extend the ban on sugar exports signals a strategic shift towards bolstering domestic supply chains and reinforcing its commitment to ethanol production.

Fragile Growth

Bangladesh’s transformation into a global fashion powerhouse has been a remarkable success story, but recent turmoil has exposed deep vulnerabilities in its economy.

Parliament tool kit

Parliament is not a mere structure of bricks and mortar, but the supreme deliberative, legislative and representative institution of a nation. Parliament can perform its multifarious functions if endowed with a robust tool kit of accountability.

Social degradation must end

On the night of 4 September, I returned from a candlelight march and was surfing various TV channels. I felt that the furore in Kolkata was on an increase. Nearly a month has elapsed since the heinous crime at R G Kar Hospital took place.

Semiconductor Alliance

The pact between India and Singapore in the semiconductor sector, signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country, is a strategic move with significant implications for both nations.

ECI’s Credibility

It is disconcerting that the Election Commission of India (ECI), the mainstay of free and fair elections, is suffering from a credibility crisis. On the one hand, the public trust in the ECI is dipping.

Rising Polarisation

The recent electoral victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Thuringia underscores a troubling shift in Germany’s political landscape, reflecting growing unease about immigration and its effects on society.

From glory to obscurity

The Buckingham Canal, an architectural marvel of the early 19th century, stretches 796 kilometers and once served as a lifeline for the region, linking the bustling city of Madras (now Chennai) with the port town of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

Rohingya Exodus

The Rohingya crisis remains a glaring example of the international community’s failure to address a prolonged humanitarian disaster.

Services Surge

India’s services sector, which has assumed a key role in its economy, continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with growth accelerating to a five-month high in August.