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El Niño and India’s monsoon question

For India, the southwest monsoon is far more than a seasonal we ather phenomenon. It is the lifeline of the economy, sustaining agriculture, replenishing water reservoirs, supporting hydropower generation and influencing inflation, employment and food security.

Green Marvels

Sometimes, the greatest journeys occur when we stand still. This is an important lesson from one of nature’s miracle workers ~ the tree. Trees have been around for about 400 million years.

Beyond Numbers

Every four years, the football World Cup reminds nations of an uncomfortable truth: population is not destiny.

Destinations to define India

India's journey towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047 will be shaped not only by the industries we grow, the infrastructure we build, or the technologies we adopt, but also by the destinations we develop.

Can ONOS transform Indian research?

I ndia's research ecosystem stands on the cusp of a seismic shift with the impending rollout of the One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, a Rs 6,000-crore initiative aimed at dismantling the long-standing barriers to accessing global academic resources.

Balancing Priorities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted for a pragmatic and balanced approach to address the twin challenges of slowing economic growth and persistent inflation.

After Assad

The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Sunday marked a historic turning point in Syria’s civil war, ending over five decades of Assad family rule.

Why Trump won~II

Since the Clinton presidency, the Democrats had destroyed the Jeffersonian portrayal of a Republican America with rough parity and equality, pushing the average voter towards Trump.

A presidential power used and abused

Presidential pardons in the United States have often been controversial. Still, some decisions, like President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter, have led to more criticism than others.