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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.

Message of hope, renewal

The Bahá’i Faith, is a religion founded on the principles of unity, justice and peace. All over the world, followers would be celebrating the Twin Birthdays of their Founders, this year on the weekend of 2-3 November soon after another great festival, Deepavali.

PM’s Warning

The recent warning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the rise of “digital arrest” scams signals a new, concerning trend in the landscape of online fraud in India.

Legacy and Reality

In the upcoming bypoll in Wayanad, Kerala, a familiar family legacy has once again taken centre-stage. With Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stepping into the political spotlight, her connection to the Nehru-Gandhi lineage has become a defining element of her campaign.

Legacy derailed

With the West Bengal Transport Minister, Snehasish Chakraborty, announcing, in end-September, the virtual closure of trams, Kolkata’s heritage transport system is now facing an existential crisis.

Will abortion swing election for Harris?

Finally, it has come down to this: Kamala Harris’s abortion pitch and Donald Trump’s MAWA (Make America White Again) movement. Harris seemed to have meandered through a number of issues before she realized that abortion is make-or-break for her.