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The reclamation of Bengal

West Bengal is not merely a state. It is, in the telling of those who sought to win it back from the Trinamool Congress, a civilisational citadel - the cradle of the Bengal Renaissance, the land of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda, Bankimchandra and Tagore , Shyamaprasad Mookerjee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Credibility Crisis

India's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination has dominated headlines.

Dancing girl

There is something profoundly ironic about a civilisation becoming embarrassed by one of its oldest mirrors.

Logistics growth

West Bengal is a state uniquely positioned because it offers many advantages critical to the logistics sector.

Curriculum for Unity

India’s decision to introduce a standardised curriculum in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries marks a significant shift in how the country views both education and national security.

Bumpy ride

India stands at a crossroads in its global trade ambitions. As pressure mounts from the United States and the European Union to slash tariffs on imported automobiles, the nation must walk a tight-rope between liberalisation and safeguarding its domestic industry.

Mahavira’s wisdom transcends Time

On Mahavira Jayanti, it is essential to reflect on how the teachings of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, remain deeply relevant today. Over 2,600 years ago, Mahavira’s profound principles laid the foundation for understanding socio-economic, political, and spiritual issues, which resonate with modern challenges.

Tech tax end will help start-ups

India’s decision to withdraw the 6 per cent equalization levy, also known as the “Google Tax” marks a paradigm shift in the nation’s approach to digital taxation.