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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.

New responses

As the US enters the third year of the pandemic, the President has pledged to provide Americans with free tests and masks. An additional 500 million Covid test paraphernalia are to be bought for distribution, doubling the government’s previous purchase. Additionally, Mr Biden will send 120 military medical personnel to six states with overcrowded hospitals ~ Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island.

The Ramakrishna Movement

The brunt of service to the poor and ignorant laid on Swami Vivekananda by his Master sat heavily upon his heart and mind. He was to bear its burden but not to question why

An alternative to stubble burning

Studies indicate that soil in tropical regions has a poorer Carbon retention as compared to the temperate region. Stubble burning, scientifically, adds to this carbon content, but results in increased air pollution in the atmosphere.

Forests & Climate

The change in the pattern of climate largely explains why temperatures are set to increase in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Global warming is a contributory phenomenon. No less impressive is the data furnished by the Forest Survey of India, to the effect that the country’s green cover has touched nearly one-fourth of its geographical area. “Forests” and “trees outside the recorded forest areas" recorded an increase of 2261 square m in 2021, compared with the previous assessment in 2019.

Reprieve for Johnson

The Treasury chief, Rishi Sunak, a potential rival for the PM’s office, tweeted, ”I stand behind the PM hundred per cent as he takes our country forward. The PM was right to apologise and I do support his request for patience while Sue Gray, a public service veteran with a reputation as a straight-shooter, carries out her enquiry.”