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Rethinking Lenin

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, the architect of Russia’s 1917 Bolshevik revolution, politician and political theorist was considered as one of the most significant and influential figures of 20th century world history.

Ripple effects

The US Federal Reserve’s recent stance on interest rates has sent ripples of uncertainty through both domestic and international markets.

Numbers must count

India stands at a crucial juncture in its quest to harness the potential of its demographic dividend. Renowned economist and former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan’s recent remarks underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts to unlock the benefits of this demographic boon.

A mixed bag of reactions

How people perceive various important aspects of the current situation in the country? This question becomes particularly important at the time of important general elections in the country.

Manipur’s Dilemma

Today, as the first votes are cast in India’s general election, the spotlight naturally turns to the bustling political activities across the country.

Incorrigible Authoritarian

So much for Joe Biden's earlier promise to make the Saudi regime 'the pariah that they are'. Instead of sanctioning MBS, reports of the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, flying down to Riyadh to nudge the Saudis to pump more oil (to put pressure on the Russians) and declining to comment on the latest incident of human rights violation, speaks volumes of amorality and realpolitik at play

A land stranded in its first innin

Thirty years ago, he spoiled what could have been his finest hour as captain in his World Cup victory speech by announcing that all proceeds would be directed towards his pet cancer hospital project, without consulting his teammates — most of whom were not amused.

The two sides of opening up files

The Gujarat Files and The Kashmir Files are setting a trend, so we should expect to see something made on the Punjab Files and/or The Delhi Files. In as communally charged a country as India, is it right to show these files? These files are the big ones. There have been many smaller files like Muzzafarnagar or the recent riots in Delhi. It is important to show the truth as it happened.

Navalny’s sentence

Mr Navalny’s sentence was announced on the 27th day of what Moscow calls its “special military operation” in pro-Western Ukraine, where thousands have been killed and millions displaced. Immediately after Tuesday’s verdict, Mr Navalny, countered the Kremlin, saying Russian leader Vladimir Putin was afraid of the truth.

Biden’s diplomacy

President Biden’s trip to Poland will come a day after he meets in Brussels with Nato allies, leaders of G7 and the European Union to discuss international efforts to support allies in war-ravaged Ukraine.