Driven to the past by a frightening future
I am thankful that I have witnessed some of the most significant advances in technology in my lifetime; moon landing, the internet, smartphone and DNA analysis just to name a few.
I am thankful that I have witnessed some of the most significant advances in technology in my lifetime; moon landing, the internet, smartphone and DNA analysis just to name a few.
The plight of marginal farmers in India is an urgent issue that demands immediate attention. These farmers, who own or lease less than one hectare of land, represent over 65 per cent of the farming community.
The US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s current stance on interest rates reflects a prudent approach to economic policy.
We are witnessing impacts of climate changes in a variety of ways. Almost every day, in one or other part of the globe, more frequent and intensifying weather and climate events are observed, including storms, extreme heat, floods, droughts and wildfires.
In response to the emerging security threats stemming from China’s belligerence and rising regional influence, and North Korea’s relentless surge in nuclear weapons development programmes, the Defence chiefs of the US, Japan and South Korea held a trilateral meeting at the three-day Asia Security Summit in Singapore
The tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed lives of more than 120 people, predominantly women, is a sombre reminder of the critical importance of crowd management and public safety at large gatherings.
The formation of South Africa’s new unity government under President Cyril Ramaphosa has ushered in a wave of cautious optimism.
There is a proven dodginess when it comes to security matters with Pakistan. Be it the underlying intent, policies, misuse of weaponry, or even matters pertaining to the infamous nuclear proliferation saga ~ Islamabad has routinely covered itself with ignominy.
Recent heat waves have shown that they can turn into killers for the poor if they are unable to take appropriate protective measures. Of course, protective instructions have been emphasized repeatedly including avoiding going out in heat wave conditions.
The decision by Spain’s Supreme Court to uphold arrest warrants for former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and his associates marks a significant moment in the saga of conflict between Madrid and Catalan separatists.
