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Congress’ Challenge

Can the Congress party successfully compel the BJP to confront the daunting realities of price rise and unemployment? While the Congress endeavours to steer the conversation towards these critical issues, it faces an uphill battle against the BJP’s dominant narrative.

Climate costs

As the relentless march of climate change continues to reshape our world, the looming threat to residential property is becoming increasingly apparent.

At What Cost?

The manifesto is blissfully silent about the means of financing the costs of its promises, leaving the only option of high fiscal deficits (FD) and consequent heavy borrowing, though it makes a vague promise, without any roadmap, to double the GDP growth in the next 10 years ~ the underlying assumption being that the growth will find the necessary resources.

The turncoat’s day

The General Elections, slated to begin shortly, have begun to resemble a roadside circus, if not theatre of the absurd. Ignoring pressing problems facing the country like poverty, unemployment, inflation and climate change, politicians incessantly talk of issues long buried in history, and worse still, caste, creed and religion.

Border Message

In the tumultuous landscape of immigration discourse, the resonance of former President Donald Trump's border message extends far beyond his political base.

Japan’s sorrow

On 11 March 2024 Japan marked the 13th anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami that triggered a nuclear meltdown and left large parts of Fukushima Prefecture uninhabitable.

Balancing Act

As the global economy continues to navigate uncertain waters, India finds itself at a crucial juncture, with its central bank steering the ship through turbulent seas.

Botched strike

In the wake of the tragic drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza, the Israeli military's swift dismissal of two officers and reprimand of three others may seem like a step towards accountability.