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West Asia Challenge
West Asia Challenge

On October 7, last year, Hamas’ attack on Israel marked a turning point in West Asia’s geopolitical landscape.

India-EU Standoff
India-EU Standoff

The ongoing negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) for a free trade agreement have hit significant roadblocks, with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticising the EU’s “irrational standards” and protectionist policies.

Nourishment Neglected

India stands at a crossroads where its rapid economic growth starkly contrasts with the sobering reality of food insecurity among its most vulnerable populations.

Nourishment Neglected
What people saw in a reverse coloniser

India lamented the loss of one of its most cherished industrialists, a “truly uncommon leader,” Ratan Tata, who passed away recently and left behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and inspirational leadership.

What people saw in a reverse coloniser
Statesman Talk
India
SC paves way for trial of Ram Rahim in 2015 sacrilege cases

Lifting the stay granted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in March this year, a bench comprising Justice BT Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan issued notice to the self-styled godman on an appeal by the Punjab government against the High Court order.

SC paves way for trial of Ram Rahim in 2015 sacrilege cases
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Statesman Special
Science fiction and the pulps
Science fiction and the pulps

From its inception at the hands of Mary Shelley in 1818 (scholars nowadays unanimously agree that Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus was the first true work in the genre) to the end of the 19th century, science fiction was essentially a European phenomenon. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the pendulum started to swing towards American domination of science fiction...

Privileges buffering: The digital divide for rural Indian women
Privileges buffering: The digital divide for rural Indian women

In India, particularly in rural areas, women face multiple barriers that prevent them from fully harnessing the power of the internet. From socio-cultural and economic limitations to deeply entrenched gender biases, the digital divide is not merely about access but about the deep-rooted power relations and inequalities that persist in society.

Glimpses of human sentiments

Ari Gautier’s first novel was The Thinnai (Le Thinnai in the French original), a novel that brings the Franco Indian world of Kurusukuppam, its people and streets. Nocturne Pondicherry takes us back to that world once again

Glimpses of human sentiments
A poet’s journey through chaos, faith and feminine strength

Navamalati’s eleventh collection of poems, I’d Once Erased Those Margins, is a thought-provoking exploration of the quiet spaces between emotions, a deeply intimate journey that leads readers into the crevices of her mind and consciousness, delving into the poet’s longing for love, friendship and peace.

A poet’s journey through chaos, faith and feminine strength
World
Business
Economic activity in India continues on positive path: NCAER Survey

The BCI is based on four components- ‘overall economic conditions to improve in next six months’; ‘financial position of the firms will improve in next six months’; ‘present investment climate’; and whether ‘present capacity utilisation was close to or above optimal level’.

Economic activity in India continues on positive path: NCAER Survey
Entertainment
Sports
Shakib Al Hasan set to miss farewell Test; BCB names replacement
Shakib Al Hasan set to miss farewell Test; BCB names replacement

Arguably the greatest Bangladesh cricketer of all time, Shakib Al Hasan’s red-ball career came to a grim end as the star all-rounder is set to miss his farewell Test, in the upcoming home two-Test series against South Africa, due to non-cricketing reasons.

Kohli enters 9,000 Test runs club

Star batter Virat Kohli on Friday became the fourth Indian to scale the 9000-run peak in the longest format of the game. He achieved the feat during the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand here on Friday. 

Kohli enters 9,000 Test runs club
Education
A poet’s journey through chaos, faith and feminine strength
A poet’s journey through chaos, faith and feminine strength

Navamalati’s eleventh collection of poems, I’d Once Erased Those Margins, is a thought-provoking exploration of the quiet spaces between emotions, a deeply intimate journey that leads readers into the crevices of her mind and consciousness, delving into the poet’s longing for love, friendship and peace.

Glimpses of human sentiments
Glimpses of human sentiments

Ari Gautier’s first novel was The Thinnai (Le Thinnai in the French original), a novel that brings the Franco Indian world of Kurusukuppam, its people and streets. Nocturne Pondicherry takes us back to that world once again

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