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From jugaad to jhakaas

There Are moments in history when a nation’s progress stops being incremental and becomes directional.

Peace without peace

The announcement of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran has understandably been greeted with relief.

The Long Victory

Modern society has an unhealthy relationship with medical progress. We crave miracles, celebrate breakthroughs and search for definitive cures.

Bengal’s Lost Youth

Light follows darkness. After the 15-year long TMC era ~ most certainly a dark period in the socio-economic and political history of Bengal, people are now hoping for rejuvenation of a state that has fallen beyond the depth of anarchy and despair.

Granary Paradox

India's overflowing grain reserves paint a curious picture of abundance amid structural inefficiency.

Under Siege

On every World Environment Day, India stirs to a harsh reality ~ its towering Himalayan peaks, once-pristine rivers, and meticulously planned cities are drowning in plastic waste.

US now a spectator in the Middle East

The Middle East is undergoing a realignment of power. With Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites and the assassination of at least two of Iran’s senior security officials, Benjamin Netanyahu is showing his willingness to go it alone and ignore pressure from the Trump administration.

20 degrees C

The government’s recent proposal to fix the lower limit of air conditioner temperatures at 20℃ for new units has ignited an unusual debate in India ~ between environmental responsibility and personal freedom.

A day to celebrate the elderly

Every year, on the 15th of June, the global community observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day dedicated to raising consciousness about a grave and often hidden social injustice — the abuse and mistreatment of older persons.