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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.

Of Justice for all

It’s more than two months since the gruesome murder of a young lady doctor on duty within the precinct of a state run hospital in Kolkata shook the collective consciousness of civil society, not only of Kolkata but the entire nation and beyond.

Travails of organic farming

Regular interactions with experienced organic farmers encouraged me to start organic farming in my village Moutorh, Purulia, West Bengal because organic products are often appraised for their benefits to health and the environment.

Oil Resilience

India’s energy security has always been a strategic priority, given its dependence on oil imports to meet over 85 per cent of its consumption.

Starmer troubles

The resignation of former civil servant Sue Gray, the British Prime Minister’s chief of staff, amid reports of internal tensions raises important questions about leadership stability at a critical juncture for the new Labour government.

Gandhi on Women~I

In his message to the All India Women’s Conference in 1936, Gandhi’s views on the issue of women’s freedom and strength in the struggle to build a humane and exploitation-free society was reflected.