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A tale of two institutions

Having studied, in the sixties, at two of Bengal’s iconic institutions, and having observed the paths these have traversed, some thoughts crossed my mind for consideration of the new government.

A bet on tomorrow

There was a time when financial markets valued companies on the basis of what they produced, what they earned and what they could reasonably be expected to achieve.

Constitutional Alchemy

The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.

Democratic Reboot

By all accounts, South Korea’s presidential election has been less about political ambition than it has been a referendum on the state of democracy itself.

India and Conservation

The world celebrates Environment Day on 5 June. This day provides us with opportunities to encourage awareness and sensitivity for environmental protection.

Migration Mindset

The recent wave of deportations of Indian nationals from the United States should serve as a sobering moment for both aspiring migrants and policymakers in India.

Audacious defiance

In an age where warfare is increasingly defined by asymmetry and innovation, Ukraine’s latest drone offensive deep within Russian territory marks not just a military milestone, but a psychological and strategic inflection point in the on-going war.