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Quiet rebuff
Quiet rebuff

The face-off between US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office was less a diplomatic exchange and more a carefully choreographed performance designed to provoke, posture, and polarise.

Bridging Worlds
Bridging Worlds

The recent international literary recognition of Banu Mushtaq is more than a personal milestone; it is a significant cultural moment for India.

The roots of power

A cartoon suggesting citizens are more interested in platforms like Instagram than in Gram Panchayats attracted a rejoinder from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, which stated that such broad statements “overlook the real, transformative work being done by democratic institutions at the grassroots.” The response is not without merit.

The roots of power
Pragmatic Rebinding

The agreement between the UK and the EU, aimed at recalibrating their post-Brexit relationship, is a pragmatic step forward ~ one that seeks to balance political realities with economic necessity.

Pragmatic Rebinding
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TMC mulls organisational split in Birbhum
TMC mulls organisational split in Birbhum

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is considering a proposal to bifurcate its organisation in Birbhum district to curb internal conflicts among its top leadership. However, the party’s senior leadership is yet to approve the move.

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‘Welfare must be inclusive’
‘Welfare must be inclusive’

With breathtaking beauty above and vast coal reserves below, Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district plays a pivotal role in meeting India’s energy demands. Its deep-rooted history, diverse geography, and vibrant cultural fabric make it truly distinctive.

The rise of Big Brother and the fall of democracy in Manipur

Despite holding multiparty elections, India falls short of fundamental requisites such as freedom of expression, association, and free and fair elections due to ineffective enforcement agencies and a judiciary system that fails to check the unfair electoral system strictly.

The rise of Big Brother and the fall of democracy in Manipur
My Mom (and Other Mothers)

Today, Sunday, 11 May, is Mothers’ Day. I agree with those who feel that keeping just one day aside, annually, the second Sunday in May, for the celebration of the one individual whom we can take for granted to love us unconditionally is not enough. Every day belongs to our mothers.

My Mom (and Other Mothers)
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St. Paul’s Mission School sets record in ISC exams
St. Paul’s Mission School sets record in ISC exams

St. Paul’s Mission School in Sealdah carries a legacy spanning 142 years. Starting as a small girls’ home for underprivileged girls, today the institution has risen to become one of the country’s premier educational establishments.

IIT Kharagpur develops smart farming robot

In a landmark breakthrough poised to transform Indian agriculture, the department of mechanical engineering at IIT Kharagpur has developed a cutting-edge semi-automatic tracked mobile manipulator cum agricultural robotic system.

IIT Kharagpur develops smart farming robot
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