Gaza Ceasefire: Real Winner-Biden or Trump?
Asad Mirza The Gaza ceasefire deal came as a win for Donald Trump, even before he started his next stint as the 47th American President. Though, both the outgoing and…
India-Afghanistan: India’s pragmatic move to court Taliban 2.0
By Asad Mirza The pragmatic Indian move to court Taliban 2.0 has sent ripples in the region, particularly in Pakistan, their common foe. This bold Indian move will definitely serve…
A Dangerous Divide: Afghanistan-Pakistan Bonhomie Ends
Asad Mirza As per an adage, “You reap, what you sow”. This has been proven right in the context of recent escalation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan. For decades,…
How Love Marriages can boost India’s Economic Growth
Exclusive- By Bibhudatta Pradhan India’s female labour force participation rate has remained persistently low, despite rising economic growth, fertility decline, rising wages and education levels. According to the latest Periodic…
Educated but Jobless: India’s Employment Mirage
By Bibhudatta Pradhan India’s youth employment landscape points to a deepening crisis in the world’s most populous nation. Young individuals aged 15 to 29 years constitute 83% of the country’s…
Assad Downfall in Syria Alters Old Regional Alliances
The fall of Assad-regime has given birth to antagonisms amongst its earlier allies like Iran, Turkey, and Russia. On the other hand, the leverage gained by Israel does not augur…
Is India’s Economic Growth Losing Momentum?
By Bibhudatta Pradhan / NEW DELHIIndia is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and statistically, this claim holds true. However, beneath this optimistic façade lies a more nuanced and challenging reality.…
`One Nation, One Election’ May Not Begin Until 2034–Here’s Why
The bills related to simultaneous polls are scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. By Bibhudatta Pradhan / NEW DELHIThe bills proposing simultaneous elections for parliament, state…
A Tribute to Tea that Unites the World
Tea is more than just a beverage. It provides both a business opportunity and health benefits. It has become a means of communication for connecting with people, writes Dr Birbal…
The Syrian Saga Unfolds
The dramatic toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend could have far-reaching consequences for Syria, global and regional powers, and alliances. It also…