Leadership shifts in the UK and Iran signal a new era of moderate politics

Leadership shifts in the UK and Iran signal a new era of moderate politics

Wednesday, 10 July 2024 | Akhilesh Suman

The recent election results in the UK and Iran reflect a broader global trend of voters favouring leaders who advocate for inclusivity and moderation There has been a change of leadership in both the United Kingdom and Iran. In the UK, Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party has been succeeded by...

The cost of freebies and the legal quagmire

The cost of freebies and the legal quagmire

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | Uttam Gupta

Despite a Supreme Court ruling highlighting the impact of freebies on election fairness, political parties continue to leverage public funds for electoral gain In the Maharashtra Budget for 2024-25 presented by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the BJP-led MahaYuti has announced financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month for eligible women...

Paving the way for India’s own Green Silicon Valley

Paving the way for India’s own Green Silicon Valley

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | Sairam Subramanian

Climate change offers an opportunity to create an international market for green products, capital and goods through cooperation and collaboration Growth, Employment and Climate Change, the trifecta of modern economic challenges, have rekindled the interest of policymakers in bringing back the craft of industrial policymaking right at the centre of the...

Macron makes it

Macron makes it

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | Pioneer

From the UK to Iran and now France, progressive voices and inclusive thinking is making a comeback France has just about managed to keep the ultra-right at bay.  ultra rightwingers have lost to the liberals in the snap poll ordered by French President Emmanuel Macron. France has a rich history of...

Indians dying on the Russian frontline

Indians dying on the Russian frontline

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

The presence of Indian nationals on the Russian side of the Ukraine conflict  raises broader questions about the ethics of foreign combatant recruitment. The issue of Indians fighting along with the Russian forces in the Ukraine War is particularly piquant, given India’s historic relations with the Soviet Union earlier and Russia...

The art of listening in a fast-paced world

The art of listening in a fast-paced world

Monday, 08 July 2024 | sanjay chandra

Prejudices create barriers and divide people; our lives are so frenetic that we lack the time to observe and listen to other voices We had organised a literature festival a few months back. Almost all the writers spoke about the stories all around us waiting to be put on paper. This...

Liberals a the helm

Liberals a the helm

Monday, 08 July 2024 | Pioneer

With the Labour Party's victory in the UK, India can anticipate a more favourable stance and pro-India policies After remaining out of power for  more than a decade, the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer is back with a landslide victory in the recently held elections in the UK. Prime Minister...

Hinduism and the perception of violence

Hinduism and the perception of violence

Monday, 08 July 2024 | PRAFULL GORADIA

Each religion’s cultural and ethical framework is distinct. Dietary habits and historical contexts have influenced perceptions of violence across different religions To specifically associate violence—as was done on the floor of the Lok Sabha on July 1, 2024—with Hinduism, showed that not all our leaders have had time to intimately know...

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