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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.United States Warning On Deal With Iran On Chabahar Port, May Be Ignored By India
By Girish Linganna The United States state department’s comment mentioning that the U.S. sanctions are enforceable on any country dealing with Iran including India, has been received by Indian foreign policy office in New Delhi as a warning but not having the potential to disrupt ties. External affairs minister...
What Jews, Palestinian Israelis And Turkish Kurds Have In Common
By James M Dorsey Diaspora Jews, Palestinian Israelis, and Turkish Kurds have more in common than meets the eye. The similarities in how the three minority communities define themselves offer insights into what will make either a one- or two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict viable. To be sure,...
Ceasefire Movement Deserves The Credit For Biden’s Weapons Pause
By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: So many bombs, tank shells, bullets, drones, and warplanes have been shipped to Israel by the United States Government in the months since October 7— last year and over the last several decades—that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government want to...
Loss In Hindi Belt May Prove Too Costly For PM Narendra Modi And BJP
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The first four phases of Lok Sabha election 2024 concluded on May 13, has brought serious level of anxiety in BJP leadership, chiefly PM Narendra Modi, who is seeking re-election for his third term. Contrary to his great hope on Hindi heartland, the party did...
India And Iran’s 10-Year Deal On Chabahar Port Development Is A Strategic Gain For Delhi
By Girish Linganna On Monday May 13, the Indian government, led by Narendra Modi, announced the signing of a 10-year agreement with Iran to enhance cooperation in the development and operation of the port of Chabahar. This move aims to strengthen India’s ties with Iran, an important country in...
China, The Biggest Producer Of Steel In The World Is Impacting Global Economy
By Kunal Bose Being by far the largest owner of steelmaking capacity in the world and what automatically follows the biggest producer, consumer and exporter of the ferrous metal, China will perforce leave a significant impact on the global working of the industry in all situations. According to the...
God’s ‘Chosen One’ Files Papers For A Third Straight Term
By Sushil Kutty What does a dictator sound like? Germany-based YouTuber and Social Media influencer Dhruv Rathee is an expert on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who he labelled ‘Dictator’, garnering over 50 million views and loads of dollars in the bargain. Modi is Member of Parliament from Varanasi and...
Congress Workers Are Working Very Hard To Ensure Rahul’s Win In Rae Bareli
By Pradeep Kapoor LUCKNOW: All eyes are now focused on Rae Bareli and Amethi Lok Sabha constituencies going to poll with 12 others including Lucknow on May 20. Rae Bareli assumed importance since Rahul Gandhi is contesting against Dinesh Pratap Singh of BJP after lot of uncertainty. Ever since...
New TMC Star Rachana Has Edge Against BJP’s Locket In Hooghly Constituency
By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: In any election campaign, it is customary for a candidate to speak of his/her party’s past achievements in that constituency. Not so in Hooghly of West Bengal , where Singur is located though the agitation of Trinamool Congress to drive away a small car project...
Spain’s Socialist Party Wins In Catalonia Elections Defeating Separatists
By Satyaki Chakraborty Spain’s ruling Socialist party scored a crucial victory in regional elections in the powerful northeastern region of Catalonia on Sunday May 12 capturing most seats and dealing a blow to the region’s two main separatist parties that have governed for decades. The results have given a...
India’s Arms Industry Is Witnessing A Big Market Boom
By Nantoo Banerjee It is good to note that India’s defence manufacturing industry is fast emerging as a major contributor to the country’s economy and quietly supporting the latest stock market surge. Defence manufacturers have never had it so good. The private sector defence manufacturing enterprises are doing extremely...
BJP Still Hoping A Big Win Hiding Worry After Four Phases Of Polling
By Kalyani Shankar Like many other countries, political parties in India often claim victory during elections even before official results are announced. It is part of their politics. The ongoing polls are not just another political event; they are of paramount importance, as well to the fate of several...
Fundamental Principles And Rights At Work At Crossroads
By Dr. Gyan Pathak “Fundamental principles and rights at work at a critical crossroads” say a report submitted to International Labour conference for discussion during its 112th Session scheduled to be held during 3-14 June 2024. The discussion would be a follow-up to the International Labour Organization’s declaration on...
Rahul Weighed Down By Sonia’s Anti-Incumbency In Raebareli
By Sushil Kutty Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no time to waste answering pointless questions. After Wayanad, he faces the Raebareli electorate and Raebareli voters are not on the best of terms with the Gandhi family right now. The family, however, cannot leave ‘north India’ unrepresented. So Rahul Gandhi,...
Resignation Of Thai Foreign Minister Is A Setback To Myanmar Peace Efforts
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav The resignation of Thailand’s foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara within hours of the cabinet reshuffle on April 29 deals a serious blow to bringing humanitarian assistance and peace to strife-torn Myanmar. Parnpree visited Thailand’s Mae Sot only a day ago to take stock of the ground...
NDA Candidates Are Set For A Big Jolt In Bihar In 2024 Lok Sabha Polls
By Arun Srivastava Never before in the history of Independent India, a prime minister, even BJP stalwart Atal Behari Vajpayee had taken out a road show as part of election campaigning in the city of Patna lasting covering a distance of 15 kms. For Patnaites this was really an...
India’s Maritime Manoeuvres Indicate A Departure From Non-Alignment
By Girish Linganna India, a rising military power that proudly avoids alliances, recently showcased a shift in its global perspective. In a low-key manner, despite emphasizing its “strategic autonomy” for years, New Delhi dispatched the INS Talwar, a frigate, to assist a maritime coalition led by the United States....
Supreme Court Takes A ‘Political’ Decision As Response To A Political Wrongdoing
By K Raveendran In granting interim relief to Kejriwal, the Supreme Court has shown the willingness to go beyond technicalities and take a ‘political’ stand against what has been widely seen as a political arrest by the Modi government. The decision by the bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and...
