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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.

Vigil at home

With Operation Sindoor in motion and India firmly engaged in a counter-offensive against Pakistani provocations, the Centre’s directives on civil defence no longer appear procedural ~ they are a strategic necessity. This is not peacetime posturing.

Bridge of Hope

The election of Pope Leo XIV marks an important moment not only for the Roman Catholic Church but for the global spiritual and cultural landscape.

Measured Might

In the early hours of 7 May 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a precision strike targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

A hope that we must keep alive

Eighty years ago, on 8 May 1945, the guns finally fell silent across Europe. Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender to the Allied powers marked the end of the bloodiest conflict the continent had ever known.

Why 4.22 per cent can’t dictate to the rest

After global ministers of finance and central bankers met for the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington at the end of April, the buzz is the future of the international monetary system anchored on the dollar.