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Fruits of growth must reach our farmers

Announcements almost every other day compel us to believe that India is now the fifth largest economy in the world; that India will be a $5 trillion economy very soon; that India will be the third largest economy of the world in 2027, and that India will become a developed nation in 2047.

Caste Dynamics

Caste dynamics often play a pivotal role, especially in a state as politically significant as Uttar Pradesh.

Still unexplained

The hunt for the origins of Covid-19 has for the past four years been a tangled web of politics, power struggles, and international finger-pointing.

Holocene vs. Anthropocene

the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) refused to recognise the current geological time as the Anthropocene (Human) Epoch because adding an Anthropocene Epoch ~ and terminating the Holocene Epoch ~ was not supported by geological standards used to define epochs.

Jordanian Duplicity

There is a raging memefest in the Arab world about the Jordanian King Abdullah II. One of the most caustic meme images is of the Arab King wearing an Israeli Military uniform.

Numbers must count

India stands at a crucial juncture in its quest to harness the potential of its demographic dividend. Renowned economist and former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan’s recent remarks underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts to unlock the benefits of this demographic boon.

A mixed bag of reactions

How people perceive various important aspects of the current situation in the country? This question becomes particularly important at the time of important general elections in the country.

Manipur’s Dilemma

Today, as the first votes are cast in India’s general election, the spotlight naturally turns to the bustling political activities across the country.

Global polls

As the world is in the midst of the ‘Great Election Year’ of 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm on the perilous tight-rope walk between democratic exercises and fiscal responsibility.

Enigma of Dickinson

Emily Dickinson, the American lyrical poetess, passed away in 1886, about one and a half centuries ago. Her poems, however, continue to linger on, casting a profound influence on readers.