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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.Workers Unable To Live A Life Of Dignity Without Social Security
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The recently held Annual Development Partners meeting of the ILO’s Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for all has reiterated that the human right to social security is still not a reality for more than 4 billion people of the world who are...
Trump Has That Uncanny Power To Turn A Crisis Into A Big Opportunity
By Sushil Kutty Former United States President Donald Trump was to travel to New York from Florida following his indictment and the “charges in a sealed cover”. More than three years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had famously said ‘Abki Baar Trump Sarkar’ which fell through notoriously and resulted...
Unleashing Of An Iranian Tiger: Politics Over Tourist Attractions
By James M Dorsey A Gulf investor with an analytical and artistic bent, Ali al-Salim pinpointed the long-term challenges Saudi Arabia faces as it re-establishes relations with Iran. While most analysts focused on the immediate reduction of regional tensions and the possible opening for an end to the eight-year-long...
Trump Won’t Be Defeated In 2024 Polls Through Indictments Alone
By Ben Beckett On Thursday, Donald Trump was indicted in Manhattan. The charges related to the funding of a nondisclosure agreement he signed with the adult performer Stormy Daniels regarding an extramarital affair he had with her. It would be great if the charges derailed Trump, but as the...
World Is Keenly Watching What Narendra Modi Is Doing In ‘Mother Of Democracy’
By Sushil Kutty After the United States dived in, it was the turn of Germany to wade in. Rahul Gandhi’s “disqualified MP” status is bothering both democracies. What Rahul Gandhi’s London remarks could not do, his disqualification from the Lok Sabha did, make both countries sit up and react....
Global South Is Looking To India To Find Ways To Deal With Debt Crisis
By K R Sudhaman Global debt and recession are two major challenges afflicting many parts of the World, particularly the global south. India, which heads G 20 this year, has a great responsibility to work with member countries to find a solution to these problems. In this connection, India’s...
Relief For Kerala Chief Minister In CMRDF Case
By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The verdict of Lok Ayukta Justice Cyriac Joseph in the case of alleged misappropriation of the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (CMRDF) during Pinarayi Vijayan Government’s previous term from 2016 to 2021 has come as a big relief to the Chief Minister. Any adverse verdict...
Latest Collapse Of US And European Banks Is A Part Of Continuing Crisis Of Capitalism
By Dr. Soma Marla Recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has further led to the fall of Signature bank, Credit Suisse and now a major European German Credit Douche bank. This banking crisis has resulted from US Treasury’s recent interest rate hike. Cracks are appearing in US banking...
Congress To Hold Nationwide Protests Against Rahul’s Disqualification
By Rahil Nora Chopra The Congress has hit the streets. With a bang, the grand old party has announced a series of protest programmes as well as launched Jai Bharat Satyagraha, a massive Opposition action to register dissent against the disqualification of former Congress president Rahul Gandhi from the...
High Food And Energy Costs Are Taking A Toll, May Worsen
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Surging food and energy prices have fuelled inflation and hurt growth, says an IMP background note on the macroeconomic impact of food and energy insecurity prepared for G-20 currently chaired by India, and has called for an early and smart action. IMF has also called...
