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When education fails youth

India stands at a paradoxical crossroads. As one of the world’s youngest nations with a massive demographic dividend, it confronts a swelling army of educated but unemployed youth.

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.

Putin’s Korean googly confounds the West

NATO and Europe are crying hoarse about North Korean troops being deployed in Russia. According to the Pentagon, about 10,000 North Korean troops are ready to be deployed in the war zone, most of whom are undergoing training in Russia. This would imply strength of about one division.

Job Market

Recent data highlights a complex and challenging moment for the American labour market, revealing both troubling signs and resilience in the face of adversity.

Another warning

The recent catastrophic floods in Spain’s Valencia region serve as a stark reminder of the intensifying climate challenges facing Europe.

Burning bright

Hungarian anthropologist Karl Polanyi says that there are certain critical periods of history when time expands. In recent years, time has expanded in Spanish politics.