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Jharkhand equations

As the political landscape unfolds in Jharkhand, with the first of four rounds of voting in the state scheduled on Monday, a fascinating spectacle of shifting allegiances, strategic manoeuvres, and the enduring influence of tribal politics is in store.

Macron’s Vision

In the labyrinth of Europe’s geopolitical landscape, French President Emmanuel Macron’s oratory at the Sorbonne emerges as a beacon of hope amid the fog of uncertainty.

Scams Unplugged

We Indians love scams so much that the word ‘scam’ is now part of all Indian languages, though the meaning is not the same as given in the Oxford dictionary; in India ‘scam’ is understood as not any run-of-the-mill dishonest scheme, but a big-ticket swindle, involving top people.

Campus protests and the Naxal movement

All the anti-Israel protests, demonstrations, violent activities, school closures and disruptions of academic lives going on in campuses of prestigious US universities bring back memories of the infamous Naxalbari movement that I experienced during my college life in the late 1960s.

Friends, now foes

The state of Odisha emerges as a battleground where alliances dissolve, friendships sour, and ambitions clash with unwavering determination.

Nuclear Escalation

In a world already on edge due to geopolitical tensions, the recent announcement by Russia regarding tactical nuclear weapon drills is nothing short of alarming.

Chemical threats

The United States has vehemently accused Russia of using chemical weapons recently against Ukraine in violation of the existing global ban.

About Western pots and Indian kettles

Experienced diplomats and intelligence officials know that when several powerful countries target a developing country by making allegations one after the other, they are often merely trying to weaken the resistance of the country trying to act in independent ways in international affairs.

Rural Distress

In the heart of India’s hinterlands, a quiet crisis is unfolding, one that speaks volumes about the economic challenges gripping rural communities across the nation.