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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.

Universal healthcare vital to tackle citizens’ woes

Death and illness are inevitable. Immortality exists only in myths. We all have seen illness and death. And this is what Kisa Gotami realized when she looked for a handful of white mustard, desperately, from a household which had not seen death, ever.

Daggers drawn

The recent missile barrage launched by Iran against Israel marks a significant escalation in a region already fraught with volatility.

Cyprus Talks

The division of Cyprus remains one of the most enduring geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean. The island's complex history ~ marked by conflict, foreign intervention, and national aspirations ~ creates a convoluted backdrop against which any attempts at reconciliation must be assessed.

Korean Muddle~I

During the on-going presidential debates in the United States, there could be a sudden surprise from the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sending a strong message to the two candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Government doctors can work till 70

India can take a vital step towards the well-being of its citizens by increasing the retirement age of doctors employed in the services of the Central and state governments.