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Opinion

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.

Global polls

As the world is in the midst of the ‘Great Election Year’ of 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm on the perilous tight-rope walk between democratic exercises and fiscal responsibility.

Enigma of Dickinson

Emily Dickinson, the American lyrical poetess, passed away in 1886, about one and a half centuries ago. Her poems, however, continue to linger on, casting a profound influence on readers.

Spiritual aspects of participating in poll

Nearly two crore young voters, or those between the ages of 18 and 29 would be first-time voters. Regardless of the outcome of the elections or the imperfections that might impact its conduct, the fact that a system has been created where some 100 crore people are going to determine who will represent them in the highest institution of governance is a tremendous collective achievement to be proud of.

Shangla Augury

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla District personifies the violent ‘badlands’ since eons. Ancient relics of Alexander’s Greek army, Buddha sculptures and the mushrooming of madrassas are part of its antiquity and civilisational turmoil.

Challenges in UP

As the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh gears up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the state finds itself embroiled in a whirlwind of uncertainty and confusion over candidate selection.

Fed’s challenge

The latest US jobs report has set the stage for a recalibration of expectations at a time each economic indicator carries weighty expectations. The resounding message: uncertainty looms, and the Federal Reserve finds itself at a pivotal crossroads.

Terrorism is back

The March 22 attacks in Moscow have raised the spectre of international terrorism. While these terror strikes were claimed by the Islamic State, Russia suspects a Ukrainian hand in the attacks.