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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.

Trump risks falling into ‘airpower’ trap

In the first 100 days of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has shown a willingness to lean on airpower when his administration decides that military force is necessary abroad.

Blame technology for break-up of families

Over the past several decades, the US and many other countries around the world, even India in recent years, have been undergoing a transformation from family-oriented societies into individualistic ones.

Ramping up

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a crucial directive to all states and Union Territories, emphasising the need to enhance civil defence mechanisms.

Humane battles

The decision by Israel’s security cabinet to intensify its military offensive in Gaza and seize territorial control marks a dangerous and deeply troubling shift.

More Chicanery

When terrorists killed Indian citizens in the cowardly attack in Pahalgam, the fingers were immediately and justifiably pointed across the Line-of-Control (LoC).