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A warning for all times

The word ‘emergency’ evokes an intense sense of unease, often associated with the suspension of established norms and procedures in pursuit of a perceived larger objective. Different forms of emergencies command our attention in different ways.

Fire Trap

The investigation into the fire that claimed 15 young lives in Lucknow will eventually determine where the blaze began.

Endgame Politics

Few politicians have exhibited Benjamin Netanyahu’s talent for political survival.

Priced Out

For generations, education was the preferred route through which Indian families sought to improve their economic prospects.

Jobs for Locals

The recent decision by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to temporarily shelve the proposed job reservation bill for Kannadigas has ignited debate across various sectors.

Recovery Budget

In light of the recent setback in the general election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government faces the urgent task of revitalising the Indian economy and addressing concerns expressed by voters.

Emerging Pandemic

Spurred by climate change and global trade, pathogens that cause plant diseases and crop-destroying pests are increasing and spreading far and wide.

Indian varsities will need funds for AI research

In a recent Wall Street Journal a rticle by Isabelle Bousquette, academics from Brown, Columbia and Cornell University complained that universities in the United States are finding it difficult to keep up with research in artificial intelligence (AI) because it is simply too expensive to do so.

Strategic Balance

The recent diplomatic dance between India and the United States, highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow, signals a complex balancing act that harkens back to historical precedents.