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Freedom gains meaning with spirit of fraternity

Fraternity is special. Either to cherish freedom or to build a nation, fraternity is an imperative. But in order to be fostered, it needs to be lived by all of us. Our legacy of the freedom struggle tells us why “freedom” is so precious and why no sacrifice is big enough to achieve it.

Inflation, CPI, IIP, Retail inflation

Inflation eases

India’s July retail inflation rate of 3.54 per cent has reached a five-year low, signalling a positive shift for the economy. This decline, largely due to a decrease in food inflation and a favourable base effect, has exceeded expectations and brought relief to consumers and policymakers alike.

Retail, Inflation, Decline, IIP

Currency Grip

The Indian rupee’s recent behaviour, hovering just shy of 84 a dollar, has been a focal point of discussion in financial circles. On Tuesday, the currency closed at 83.97, marginally above its previous alltime low of 83.9725, thanks to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) timely intervention.

The Tipping Point

At a time when the pulse of collective action seems faint, Bangladesh emerges like a phoenix, ablaze with a fervour that has captured the world’s attention.

Bangldesh Unrest, Tripura, Tight control

Bangladesh gutted with violence, north-east braces cluelessness

The south Asian nation has witnessed massive protest demonstrations since last month. In the middle of July, nearly 200 protesters, including students, died in the violence, which was allegedly instigated by police personnel and a large number of supporters of Hasina’s party, the Awami League.