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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.Centre permitting prosecution of writer Arundhati Roy after 14 years of her speech makes no sense
By Harihar Swarup Mahatma Gandhi is, of course, the Father of the nation but how often do we remember what he said and, and more importantly, how often do governments abide by his wishes? As you will soon discover this is not a rhetorical question. Actually, if we still...
Narendra Modi is doing fine balancing between Russia and U.S. in diplomacy, defence
By Girish Linganna Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday July 9 and emphasised that conflicts could not be resolved through war, stating, Peace is of the utmost importance. Russias state-run Sputnik news agency quoted Putin as thanking Modi for his efforts to resolve...
Mob violence emerging as regular phenomenon in Bengal
By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Known for their courtesy and culture, Bengali bhadralok is at a loss to comprehend the causes of the mob violence visiting West Bengal of late. The reasons behind the passersby seeing red and turning into a mob are yet to be fully understood.. Rumour of...
Bangladesh eyes significant benefits from potential BRICS+ membership
By Tajul Islam As global economic dynamics shift, emerging economies seek new opportunities for growth and influence. A notable development is the BRICS coalition, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. With its recent expansion, the BRICS framework has introduced the concept of BRICS+, aiming for deeper...
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has great love for cycling
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav In a scene quintessentially Dutch, outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte bid farewell to his office in The Hague on a bicycle, concluding a remarkable 14-year tenure. This symbolic departure marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Dutch politics....
Factional Quarrel Within Shiromani Akali Dal Marks Unstable Punjab Politics
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Aggravating factional quarrel that seems like a rebellion within Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) does not only underscore an unstable Akali politics in Punjab, but also the entire Sikh politics, a thing to be keenly watched for several reasons in the backdrop of its tumultuous history....
Terrorist Killing In J&K Continuing As Narendra Modi Talks Of Peace In Moscow
By Sushil Kutty Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent two days in Russia hugging and talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin amidst speculation that Modi has been asked by the United States to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine; that Prime Minister Modi is the only world leader with...
Ego-Clash Between President Arce And His Mentor Morales Threatens Bolivian Left Govt’s Survival
By Pablo Castaño On Thursday, June 26, troops occupied Plaza Murillo in La Paz, where the Bolivian government headquarters is located. Commander Juan José Zúñiga, head of the army, invaded the plaza with a hundred soldiers and a group of armoured vehicles, breaking down the door of the Palacio...
Divided NATO’s Three Day Summit In Washington To Focus Only On Ukraine
By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas JS Davies WASHINGTON: After Nato’s catastrophic, illegal invasions of Yugoslavia, Libya and Afghanistan, on July 9, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation(NATO) begins its three day summit in Washington. The British will not burn down the US Capitol as they did in 1814, and the...
New Popular Front Makes History By Defeating Far Right In French Elections
By Nitya Chakraborty French voters made history in the second round of national elections on July 7 by dashing all hopes of the far right party of Marine Len Pen RN to grab power by giving the highest number of seats — 182 to the New Popular Front (NFP)...
India Needs $150-200 Billion In Annual FDI Inflows For Next 10 Years
By Nantoo Banerjee It may look odd that India aspiring to be an industrial powerhouse and a major global economy received a total foreign direct investment (FDI) of only US$28 billion, last year, compared to tiny Singapore receiving $160 billion and Hong Kong $113 billion. According to the UN...
For Democratic Party, It Is Too Late To Replace Joe Biden As Prez Candidate
By Kalyani Shankar U.S. President Joe Biden’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 presidential debate last week raised concerns due to his apparent fatigue, forgetfulness, and confusion. This has caused uncertainty among supporters despite Biden’s attempts to reassure them in the post-debate period. Even last week, during a speech in...
As Leader Of The Opposition, Rahul Gandhi Has To Abide By Norms In Lok Sabha
By Sushil Kutty A 2012 government note said that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is the “Shadow Prime Minister of India”. Does Raebareli Congress MP Rahul Gandhi know he is the “Shadow Prime Minister of India”? Modi has been Rahul Gandhi’s target inside and outside...
Hemant Soren’s Winning Trust Motion Is Testimony For Failed ‘Operation Lotus’
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren’s winning trust motion on July 8 was on expected line, but its significance goes beyond just a formality in the Vidhan Sabha and a foregone conclusion. No vote was cast against the motion amidst BJP’s walk-out from the House,...
Congress Initiates Critical Review Of Lok Sabha Poll Reverses In Madhya Pradesh
By L S Herdenia BHOPAL: History repeats itself. We expected that BJP in Madhya Pradesh may prove that this saying is untrue. During last 24-years’ rule, BJP could not complete the duration of the Assembly sessions. The session invariably ended without transacting the business approved by the Business advisory...
Iran’s President-Elect Pezeshkian May Bring Slow Changes Favouring Reforms
By Girish Linganna Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, won Iran’s presidential election on Saturday, July 5. He defeated the hard-line candidate Saeed Jalili, securing over 53.3% of the votes from more than 30 million ballots. This snap election was held after the previous president, Ebrahim Raisi, tragically died in...
Betting Platform Polymarket Has Become Popular On Eve Of U.S. Elections
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav Recently, cryptocurrency entrepreneur and investor Balaji S Srinivasan posted a small cryptic message about the US presidential election on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote “Polymarket is the news,” and shared a screenshot of the prediction betting website, where the chances of Joe Biden winning the...
Why Did Bengal CPI(M) Face Disaster Again In 2024 Lok Sabha Polls?
By Dr. Sobhanlal Datta Gupta The verdict of the 18th Lok Sabha polls, it goes without saying, was a slap on the face of the BJP and signified its moral defeat. It has also been indicative of the comeback of the Congress and a signal to the regional parties...
