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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.

Illusions of Peace

In the latest twist in the long and brutal war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has once again injected himself into the peace process ~ this time, after a twohour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Caste and Census

The Union Government has finally yielded to the demands of various pressure groups for conducting a caste census side by side with the next normal census operation (2021) as and when it is held.

India needs Green, and not Red, AI

Artificial Intelligence is evolving into a powerful technology. It is no longer limited to smartphones and computers and is driving automation and deep learning.

Gazans Starve

In the charred, crowded landscapes of Gaza, where drone shadows are more familiar than birds, the latest phase of Israel’s offensive has deepened an already staggering humanitarian catastrophe.

Romania Decides

In a political climate where nationalist fervour is rising across Europe, Romania has chosen a different path ~ one of reasoned progress and democratic resilience.