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Fewer people will not save the planet

For decades, population growth has been portrayed as one of humanity's greatest environmental challenges. Policymakers, scientists, and environmentalists have often argued that a larger population places greater pressure on natural resources, increases energy demand, and accelerates carbon emissions.

Has Trump scuppered Israel’s W Asia plans?

It was Benjamin Netanyahu who pushed Donald Trump into the Iran conflict promising multiple gains, including regime change, degradation of the IRGC and surrender of Iran with just a short and swift bombing campaign.

Missing Link

India’s states are discovering an uncomfortable truth: economic growth and economic security are not the same thing.

Security Theatre

The unprecedented security surrounding the re-conducted NEET-UG examination may ultimately be remembered for what it revealed rather than what it prevented.

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.

Election Anxiety

As we approach the 2024 US presidential election, a palpable sense of anxiety and frustration permeates the electorate. This emotional landscape is troubling, reflecting deeper issues within the country’s political system and society at large.

Path to Peace?

The recent troop pullback between India and China along the disputed Ladakh border represents a crucial moment in the complex relationship between the two nations.

Budget Gamble

In a bold and strategic move, the latest UK budget signals a significant shift in economic policy, opting for increased taxes, higher borrowing, and ambitious spending.

Protecting Wildlife

The death of eight elephants in Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, likely due to consuming fungus-infected kodo millet, underscores a profound and growing challenge in India’s conservation landscape.

A Painful Pleasure

The oxymoron “a painful pleasure” seems to be in effect when Kolkata gets global recognition ~ the city has ranked 19th by Savills’ Growth Hub Index for its rapid development.