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Brexit Dividend

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the most revealing aspect of Brexit is not what happened, but what did not.

Memory and History

The withdrawal of an artwork from Britain’s National Portrait Gallery over its portrayal of Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal Famine of 1943 is not merely another episode in the culture wars.

Being lonely

Although loneliness stems from a feeling of social isolation, ironically, it is one of the most unifying human experiences.

In the balance

The latest report on US consumer prices serves as both a source of reassurance and a harbinger of challenges. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in December witnessed a 0.3 per cent uptick, primarily fuelled by escalating shelter and healthcare costs.

Funding gaps

In the ever-evolving start-up ecosystem, the downturn in funding for Indian start-ups during the quarter ending December 2023 raises both eyebrows and questions.

The Bengalis of America

We all know these weaknesses but are very stubborn; not only unwilling to change our practices but critical of other Bengalis who do want to change or hold opposing non-traditional views.

DPP back, but many changes in Taiwan

After months of intense campaigning, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) emerged victorious in the 2024 Taiwan presidential election, securing an historic third consecutive term.

Tagore as Gurudev

The Oxford English dictionary defines ‘Guru’ as a “Hindu spiritual teacher. Also, each of the ten first leaders of the Sikh religion. The word comes from Sanskrit meaning ‘weighty’, ‘grave', hence 'elder, teacher’’. It must be the third sentence of this definition that must have irked Rabindranath Tagore.