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World must seek the path of peace

These times of an escalating environmental crisis are supposed to be times of increasing peace and international cooperation as without this it is impossible to resolve the life-threatening environmental problems.

Karnataka equations

As voters head to polling booths in half of Karnataka’s 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in the second phase of the general election today, the political landscape of the state stands as testament to the intricacies of caste dynamics and shifting alliances.

Maldives Election

The recent Parliamentary elections in the Maldives have sent ripples across the Indian Ocean, signalling a potential recalibration of diplomatic ties in the region.

Towards prosperity

Humanity has come a long way in the choices it has made in electing those who are called to govern. Understandably, the systems of governance throughout the world are far from perfect.

West Asia on the edge

Relations between Iran and Israel have been strained for decades, primarily due to geopolitical, ideological, and religious differences. Historically, Iran and Israel enjoyed relatively good relations prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1979.

Return of the 3 Gs?

Guns, goons and gold. The phrase appears to have originated in the Philippines, most notably during the 1969 national elections and was quickly picked up and popularised by local and foreign media and even show business.

Just A Politician

For unhinged politicians, optics, and newsy moves matter, and Ilhan Omar's own Democratic Party dispensation had to scurry for clarification that her personal visit did not represent US government approval or policy substance.

Frontier technology

The Chatterjee Group, helmed by Purnendu Chatterjee, plans to set up a world-class university in Kolkata for research on what they call “frontier technology”, pre-eminently quantum computing and sustainable energy.