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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.

Reviving Growth

India’s recent GDP figures reveal a slowdown that raises serious concerns about the country’s economic trajectory. At 5.4 per cent year-on-year growth for the July September quarter, this marks the slowest expansion in seven quarters.

Aleppo Siege

The escalating conflict in northern Syria, with rebels breaching Aleppo and the Syrian government now intensifying counterattacks, underscores the cyclical nature of the country’s war.

Privileged Communication

There is a time-honoured code of privileged communication in the fraternity of the Armed Forces that mandates honouring the absolute right to privacy of content between the sender and the recipient.

Deterrence Unleashed

India’s successful test of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine is a landmark event in its defense evolution, highlighting strides in indigenous capabilities and its commitment to a robust nuclear deterrence strategy.

Tariff woes

The recent reiteration by President-elect Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China signals a potential shift in US trade and foreign policy.