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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”.

The Glass Ceiling

US exceptionalism is reflected in a number of ways with important political ramifications. The electoral college and the composition of the Senate violates the modern democratic principle of majority rule.

Under Pressure

As the Indian rupee reached a record low of 87.58 to the dollar on Thursday, it finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating a sea of global and domestic pressures.

Gaza Gamble

US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take “ownership” of Gaza and turn it into a “Riviera” has sparked global outrage, with critics labelling it as ethnic cleansing.

Dictator’s template

A few decades back, a decreasing number of countries were given taints of autocracies and dictatorship (even though many were under undemocratic monarchies).