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Climate actions must be scrutinised

Annual conferences organized by UNFCCC to review climate actions like funding poor nations to cover loss and damage inflicted by global warming and transitioning away to green energy have not resulted in concrete actions.

Unfinished Promise

The horror of a particularly brutal sexual assault in Bihar's Begusarai has once again provoked national outrage and revived memories of the crime that shook Delhi and India in December 2012. Such comparisons are understandable.

Changing Mandate

The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than two years after leading Labour to a commanding parliamentary majority is not just a political fall.

A barrier to growth

The vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 dreaming to transform India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence is very often dominated by and confined to economic growth, infrastructure expansion, technological advancement, and global leadership.

Will negativity mark the 2024 campaign?

For the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India, political parties are reportedly planning negative ad campaigns against their opponents. Negative campaigning can be effective, but its impact is more significant in two-way races.

Search for happiness in the ‘City of Joy’

Despite the fact its economy is now the fifth largest in the world, India has consistently ranked between 118th and 144th in the UN “happiness index” report among about 150 countries, compiled by Gallop between 2016 and 2024.

Bracing for Summer

As the scorching summer sun prepares to unleash its wrath upon India, the recent predictions by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) paint a concerning picture for the upcoming months of April and May.

No Winners

In the wake of the recent military conflict in Gaza, the repercussions reverberate far beyond the rubblestrewn streets and shattered lives of those caught in the crossfire.

Citizenship Conundrum

The notification of the rules providing mechanisms to implement the much-hyped Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on March 11 by the Union government after a delay of more than four years and ahead of Lok Sabha elections has reignited the debate over this controversial legislation.