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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.

Tariff Tug

The resurgence of US President Donald Trump and his aggressive tariff policy places India in a uniquely precarious yet opportune position.

Unfairly exploited

In the vast and intricate public service delivery landscape of India, an army of underpaid and unrecognized workers sustains the foundational pillars of health, nutrition, and education.

Endless Cycle

The resumption of Israeli ground operations in Gaza and counter-attacks by Hamas mark a sobering juncture in a conflict that shows little sign of resolution.

Coventry’s Challenge

Kirsty Coventry’s election as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a landmark moment, symbolising a shift in an institution often perceived as traditional and exclusive.