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Diplomatic juggling

The high-level meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister Than Swe underscores the complex and multifaceted relationship between the two neighbouring countries.

Pound’s test

As the UK approaches its critical election next week, the outcome is poised to either rejuvenate or further destabilise the pound.

Expansion of Brics~I

Among the plethora of regional and inter-regional organisations with leading nations as influential members of the world’s political and economic policy-making bodies such as Nato, Quad, SCO, Asean, Brics and many others, the possible expansion of the last names by welcoming new members has generated considerable interest in global politics.

Seeing red over a king’s painting

My good friend, Sharon, who is an amateur artist like me, brought to my attention the recent controversy related to a portrait of King Charles, unveiled a few weeks ago at Buckingham palace.

Assange saga

The resolution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s long-standing legal battles with the US Justice Department is a significant moment that invites reflection on the delicate balance between national security and freedom of the press.

Water woes

India is facing a water crisis that could significantly undermine its economic stability and growth prospects, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Failed Revolution~II

The Constitution-powered new-look Panchayati Raj was launched with great fanfare to achieve Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of Gram Swaraj heralding a silent revolution to transform the face of rural India.

Why America’s top court is taking its time over Trump

Frustration is mounting as the country waits – and waits and waits – for the U.S. Supreme Court to issue its decision in Trump v. United States, the case that asks whether the former president is immune from criminal prosecution for what he did in the wake of the 2020 election.

OBC Parity

As MPs complete their oath taking, an overlooked landmark in Indian democracy needs highlighting. For the first time since Independence, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) have achieved equal representation with upper castes, each with 26 per cent of the parliamentary seats.

Trump and Biden

As the world watches the highly anticipated face-off between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday night (early tomorrow in India), this presidential debate promises to be one of the most consequential in decades.