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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.

In Abeyance~II

Regardless of the controversy justifying the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, India’s obligation under international law remains.

Tagore’s bond with nature

In an age when our interaction with nature is usually at a transactional or mental level, it is instructive and fascinating to see the kind of communion the great poet Rabindranath Tagore had with nature.

Measured Retaliation

India’s cross-border strikes under Operation Sindoor mark a pivotal moment in the evolving security dynamics of South Asia.

Trade Pact

The recently concluded trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom marks not just a bilateral economic milestone, but also a reflection of India’s rising status in the global order.

In Abeyance ~I

Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast. “If there is a paradise on earth, It is this, it is this, it is this” ~ Amir Khusrau