Death and illness are inevitable. Immortality exists only in myths. We all have seen illness and death. And this is what Kisa Gotami realized when she looked for a handful of white mustard, desperately, from a household which had not seen death, ever.
The recent missile barrage launched by Iran against Israel marks a significant escalation in a region already fraught with volatility.
The division of Cyprus remains one of the most enduring geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean. The island's complex history ~ marked by conflict, foreign intervention, and national aspirations ~ creates a convoluted backdrop against which any attempts at reconciliation must be assessed.
During the on-going presidential debates in the United States, there could be a sudden surprise from the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sending a strong message to the two candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
India can take a vital step towards the well-being of its citizens by increasing the retirement age of doctors employed in the services of the Central and state governments.
The US Federal Reserve’s approach to inflation control has entered a crucial phase, with recent data suggesting that inflationary pressures are easing faster than anticipated.
India's ambitious renewable energy targets are entering a crucial phase with the latest bid for 6,000 MW of peak renewable power supply with storage.
Ehud Barak shares the honour with another comrade-in-arms of being the most decorated soldier of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) ever. His role in ‘Operation Isotope’ (1972), daring raid in Lebanon (1973) or the Entebbe raid (1976) amongst countless others have elevated him in the Israeli imagination as a first-rate patriot and defender of his nation.
I often wonder who among all the great men I have read about in history books or seen in the news during my lifetime I consider to be my hero: someone who not only commands my admiration but inspires me to emulate him/her as a role model.
Austria’s recent election has brought a significant shift, with the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) emerging as a key political force.
