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Opinion

Will UNSC resolution bring Gaza peace?

Ceasefires are a uniquely complicated tool in armed conflict. This is because they exist at the intersection of war, law and politics. Political scientist Cindy Wittke has suggested that attempts to define what a ceasefire is and what it entails will ultimately reveal a “lack of fit” with international law.

Despair and hope in rural hamlets

The outer calm of many remote villages and hamlets can be deceptive. So much may be happening, good and bad, hopeful and tragic, beneath the surface calm, if only one cares to observe a bit more beyond the ‘all is well’ routine talk.

Economic Resilience

India recent economic indicators paint a mixed picture, marked by a noteworthy reduction in the current account deficit (CAD) alongside persistent challenges in the trade balance.

Gold Rush

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked a frenzy of excitement among businesses worldwide, leading to a significant increase in market value for companies operating within the AI ecosystem.

Lankan reprieve

Thursday's victory of Sri Lanka’s beleaguered government in a crucial no-confidence vote in Parliament scarcely addresses the core of the crisis in the island nation.

Justice Delayed

The judiciary needs to set its own house in order. Lower courts have their own momentum; they are often guided more by convenience and local circumstances rather than by the spirit of directions issued by superior courts.