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End of an era
The fall of Damascus to rebel forces and Bashar al-Assad’s flight marks a watershed moment in Syrian history The Assad family’s grip on Syria, a legacy spanning more than five decades, has come to an end. The dramatic overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, following the rebel forces’ breach of Damascus, marks the...
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Plunging into instability
07 December 2024 | Pioneer -
Korean crisis
06 December 2024 | Pioneer -
No love lost
05 December 2024 | Pioneer -
Junta under siege
04 December 2024 | Pioneer -
Musical chairs
03 December 2024 | Pioneer -
Trump’s tariff threat
02 December 2024 | Pioneer -
Unjust arrest
30 November 2024 | Pioneer
One nation, one subscription
While heralded as a potential game-changer for academia, the ONOS has ignited intense debate among scholars and researchers In the series of ‘one nation’ comes yet another addition and this time it is about subscription of academic journals. The Indian government’s recent approval of the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme...
A glimmer of hope
While the ceasefire offers a reprieve from conflict, its durability is not guaranteed, a lasting resolution still remains elusive In a significant development for West Asia, Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group operating in Lebanon, have agreed to a ceasefire after months of intense conflict. The agreement, brokered with the...
Yet another flashpoint
All stakeholders must demonstrate utmost restraint to prevent any escalation of communal tensions in Sambhal The town of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh has become the epicentre of intense communal tension following a violent confrontation over a court-mandated survey of the historic Shahi Jama Masjid. The incident, which unfolded on Sunday, has...
Celebrating Constitution Day
The Indian Constitution is not just a legal document; it is the soul of the nation, guiding India through its complexities Every year, on November 26, India celebrates Constitution Day, also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’. This day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949, a landmark event that laid...
Mixed bag
Ruling JMM retains Jharkhand and the BJP-led Mahayuti , Maharashtra, indicating anti-incumbency is not at play right now The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alongside its allies, achieved significant electoral victory in Maharashtra while the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) fought its way to victory in Jharkhand despite many handicaps proving once...
Cars the main culprit
Delhi’s residents continue to bear the brunt of the city’s toxic air, which is mostly driven by cars and not stubble burning Come November and the capital city of Delhi turns into a gas chamber with AQI shooting to severe category. Most often the farmers are blamed for burning stubble and...
Mending fences with China
Faced with a slowing economy and increasing geopolitical challenges, Beijing seems eager to seek a thaw with India In a notable shift, the Chinese government has signalled its intent to recalibrate its ties with India following a series of disengagement measures along their disputed border. The thaw reflects both strategic considerations...
