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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.

Fed’s dilemma

The US Federal Reserve’s approach to inflation control has entered a crucial phase, with recent data suggesting that inflationary pressures are easing faster than anticipated.

Renewable Push

India's ambitious renewable energy targets are entering a crucial phase with the latest bid for 6,000 MW of peak renewable power supply with storage.

Lessons from Lebanon

Ehud Barak shares the honour with another comrade-in-arms of being the most decorated soldier of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) ever. His role in ‘Operation Isotope’ (1972), daring raid in Lebanon (1973) or the Entebbe raid (1976) amongst countless others have elevated him in the Israeli imagination as a first-rate patriot and defender of his nation.

Paying tribute to my hero

I often wonder who among all the great men I have read about in history books or seen in the news during my lifetime I consider to be my hero: someone who not only commands my admiration but inspires me to emulate him/her as a role model.

Austria’s Far-Right

Austria’s recent election has brought a significant shift, with the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) emerging as a key political force.