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The lights are staying on in UP

Energy is the backbone of the modern economy, driving industrial productivity, transport, connectivity, trade and basic necessities.

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.

Sinking Ship

Japan’s politics is riddled with scandals, mostly related to funding or favours to a particular individual or group, and some former Prime Ministers have lost office either because they were directly involved in or were complicit in the scandals.

Beyond borders

In the intricate game of Indian politics, where each move can shape the destiny of millions, the BJP’s recent selection of chief ministers in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan seems to be a strategic chess play, reaching far beyond the boundaries of these states.

Achilles’ heel

In the vast geopolitical chessboard, one piece stands out as a potential game-changer in any conflict involving China and that is the Indian Ocean.

Responsible AI will ensure comprehensive benefits

In the ever-evolving milieu of India, a nation teeming with diversity and promise, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformational agent is transcending mere commercial horizons.

Paying the price of perception

When a rare bottle of Scotch whisky sold for US$2.7 million in November 2023, I was stunned, but I wasn’t surprised. The whiskey market has been booming for some time.