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US President Joe Biden’s visit to Kyiv February 20 at a time when the war between Ukraine and Russia is entering a crucial phase nearly a year after the Russian invasion is a dramatic and symbolic morale booster for the Ukrainian forces. Indications are that...

Israel is now on the cusp of a change that has the potential to derail the country’s democracy. The fast-paced developments there indicate the danger facing democracy when two of its pillars – the legislature and judiciary - are not properly in place, guaranteeing the...

For the past few years, all of us have noticed how the Union Gov’t, State Gov’ts, almost all large corporate entities and even individuals of any relevance in this country seem to be talking about growth or otherwise of the nation’s financial system only in...

One can refer to the Hindenburg saga as scandal, scam, non-story, conspiracy against India or something else. Some of that will depend on the perspective one has on this government and that is understandable. There are two other aspects to it that one cannot deny...

The Centre has appointed over a dozen Governors in various states but, oddly, there's no bureaucrat on the list. The 13 include a retired Supreme Court judge, two retired Army officers and four BJP leaders. While six are newcomers, seven others have been moved from...

It may appear intriguing that Russian President Vladimir Putin put aside protocol and found time to meet India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Moscow. More so at a time when Europe is planning to arm Ukraine further and impose fresh sanctions on Russia for...

The office of the Governor has for quite some time become a place for political intrigue and the appointees are often tasked with furthering the interests of the ruling party at the Centre. The Raj Bhavans are more often than not stacked with either ruling...

Lovebirds primarily refer to a pair of a species of birds known for their amorous attachment to each other. But, the word is also used to describe a fascinating aspect of human relationship when a man and a woman become besotted with love for each...

News is defined as “information about a recent event or recently changed situation.” There is something missing in the definition and that is the filter that is applied to news. Things that are more important, more interesting, more relevant tend to get picked by news...

Senior babus in Maharashtra are fretting due to the state government delaying postings. The most likely reason is the continuous tussle between Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Deputy Devendra Fadnavis. Though they firmed up an “unnatural” political alliance to gain power, the two have...