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Frenemies
India seeks to neutralise China's economic hold but it beats US to become India's biggest trading partner In the realm of global economics, the dynamics of trade relationships often override geopolitics. India’s growing trade affinity with China is a living example of that: China has become India's largest trading partner in...
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Wild card
13 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Testing times
11 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Air turbulence
10 May 2024 | Pioneer -
The name game
09 May 2024 | Pioneer -
The die is cast
08 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Holding up the mirror
07 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Nepal plays the hardball
06 May 2024 | Pioneer
School for scandal
With special focus on pro-Palestine protests, several global universities have turned into activism hubs As more students join anti-Israel protests in countries like the US, England, France and elsewhere, it has spawned a debate regarding the role of educational institutes in shaping political ideologies and influencing global opinion, as well as...
Voter inertia
Low turnout in early phases of Lok Sabha polls is a cause of concern for parties, EC and democracy The lukewarm voter response in the first two phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections raises several questions about the underlying reasons for their apathy. Is the weather a deterrent, or is...
Scare visits schools
A bomb threat directed at nearly 100 schools in Delhi-NCR serves as a wake-up call for all of us Amid an unanticipated cloud of fear, nearly 100 schools in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) sent students home early Wednesday upon receiving a bomb threat via email. The police conducted...
Repeat offenders
Pro-Khalistan slogans raised again at Toronto event in front of Trudeau; India hits back Yet another event which saw pro-Khalistan slogans being raised, this time in Toronto, has triggered diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was also present in the programme, which made it look like...
North by Northeast
Internal strife, insurgency and a sense of alienation plague the Seven Sisters, much like the Kashmir of yore India’s Northeastern region has for long experienced insurgency, internal conflict and unrest and the challenges have often been exacerbated by its complex history, geographical isolation and perceived neglect by the Central Government. One...
Orange hills
Nainital is just one example of ongoing forest fires damaging the fragile ecosystem in Uttarakhand Historically, Uttarakhand is somehow a little more prone than other hill States in India to the scourge of frequent forest fires, especially in summers. Otherwise famous for its breathtaking beauty and lush greenery, the State has...
All is well
India shows the mirror to the US, rejects its report on rights violations in Manipur as ‘deeply biased’ Soon after the US pointed the finger at India for alleged incidents of human rights violations, particularly in Manipur, India has vehemently criticised the State Department report. The Indian Government has denounced the...
