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The recent elections in Bangladesh have opened a new chapter in South Asian politics, creating an opportunity for political renewal and a potential reset in India-Bangladesh relations. After a prolonged period marked by political uncertainty and a difficult interim phase, the emergence of an elected govt offers the prospect of restoring institutional stability and rebuilding…

Holidays are a boon. Especially when one stays in places that offer complimentary buffet breakfasts. To me, that is the ultimate luxury. Imagine just rolling out of bed and walking across to a hall where the most tantalising spread is laid out. All mine for the asking. Effortless.I’m no longer lonesome on my ownsome. In…

By Nayaswami Nitai Deranja and Tyagi Shivendra In India, the arrival of exam season often brings a palpable sense of tension that permeates households across the country. As millions of students prepare for competitive board examinations and entrance tests in 2026, the pressure to perform can become overwhelming. Yet battling exam stress is not merely…

India has to make an important choice about Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI needs two big things: A lot of electricity, and very powerful computer chips called GPUs. These chips are super expensive—one chip can cost as much as a car! India already has many of these chips, but they use a huge amount of electricity….

A baby girl in Kerala named Aalin Sherin Abraham did something very brave — even though she was very young. After she became brain-dead, her parents decided to donate her organs. Because of their decision, four other children got a chance to live or see again. That is an amazing gift. But organ donation is…

The week of love has just slipped past us. Roses have begun to wilt, dinner reservations have returned to their weekday anonymity, and the language of affection has retreated from timelines and shop windows. The seven-day procession of roses, proposals, chocolates and promises has quietly folded back into ordinary life. This is usually where Valentine’s…

In 2026, global geopolitics is shaped less by single events and more by the complex mix of power rivalries, energy issues, shifting alliances, and new security challenges. This week shows a world that is unstable but adapting, as countries try to keep order even while old systems are under strain. The Munich Security Conference: Trans-Atlantic…

Know Thyself: Socrates said 2500 years ago, there is more to life than knowledge of stones, trees or distant stars; we need to go INSIDE to know the MIND of man. Thus, a compulsory part of schooling and education must be to learn: i) What the Mind is and its nature ii) How the body-mind get…

Monetary policy has been relentlessly focused on ways to increase the flow of credit to the productive sectors of the economy. Against the backdrop of a resilient economy and low inflation, keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent and maintaining a neutral stance was expected. What is unique about monetary policy is its role…

A sign outside Washington Post HQ read: Democracy Dies with Billionaires. It echoed the paper’s own motto and captured a new discomfort – one of America’s most storied newsrooms now lives at the mercy of a single balance sheet and a single temperament. When Jeff Bezos bought the Post in 2013, his early message was…