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The birth of West Bengal

After years of debate and contention, 20 June is finally going to be observed as the birthday of West Bengal, thanks to the resolution of the newly formed government of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Beyond numbers

Switzerland’s decision to reject a population cap is not a vote for open borders. Nor is it an endorsement of the status quo.

Missing Gesture

Strategic partnerships are not tested when leaders exchange compliments, announce visits or promise trade deals.

India-Bangladesh: Storm in a tea cup

Bangladesh’s Islamist and Jamaat-aligned political spectrum immediately interpreted Dinesh Trivedi's remarks as evidence of “India’s hegemonistic designs”.

Preserving Glaciers

Since 1993, the United Nations has observe World Water Day (WWD) on 22 March annually for raising awareness of 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water, and taking action to tackle global water crises, having a core focus to support achievement of SDG 6, the goal on water and sanitation for all by 2030.

Not just vehicles

According to the latest analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Delhi has once again topped the charts as the most polluted city in India during the winter months of October 2024 to February 2025.

Time to pause

The announcement of a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, to be brokered by the United States, marks a pivotal moment in a war that has defied diplomatic solutions for over three years.

Rein on Musk?

In the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, few figures have wielded as much influence as billionaire Elon Musk.

Trump is buying time in order to compete

No historian could have watched the 28 February 2025 Trump-Vance-Zelenskky press briefing without recognizing that it was a 21st century ritual execution of a Roman gladiator in front of a worldwide audience.