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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.

Immune, for now

The US Supreme Court ruling granting former President Donald Trump immunity for certain official acts related to his 2020 election interference case is a landmark decision that raises significant questions about the boundaries of presidential power and accountability.

Driven to the past by a frightening future

I am thankful that I have witnessed some of the most significant advances in technology in my lifetime; moon landing, the internet, smartphone and DNA analysis just to name a few.

Farmers’ Struggle

The plight of marginal farmers in India is an urgent issue that demands immediate attention. These farmers, who own or lease less than one hectare of land, represent over 65 per cent of the farming community.

Strategic Patience

The US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s current stance on interest rates reflects a prudent approach to economic policy.