Russia & North Korea: A Growing Military Alliance in 2024
The consequences of the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine (West) war have polarised the global landscape in unprecedented ways.
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Kazan Meeting Marks Warming of India-China Relations
After four-and-half years of armed stalemate at the borders, India and China last week agreed to reduce border tensions, ushering in regional stability and strengthening cooperation among the countries of the Global South
Pitfalls of Trump’s Tariff Play: How Consumers Pay the Price
Beware, Trump consumers: Kamala has a better deal; Donald’s tariffs will hit consumers as China shifts trade via Mexico
Balancing Act: India’s Shifting Stance on Chinese Investment
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government tightened scrutiny of foreign direct investment amid security concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, largely curtailing China's economic influence. But as India aspires to become the world's third-largest economy by 2029 and a developed nation by 2047, it must grapple with balancing economic ambitions with security concerns and is beginning to cautiously accept Chinese investments in sectors such as electronics manufacturing to boost local production capabilities.
Why Embracing a Fireworks-Free Diwali Remains a Challenge
It's not so much being rooted in the past as the desperation to reaffirm tradition — even as contemporary life erodes its foundations — that makes Diwali crackers vital for many
The Moral Void of Markets
Markets are not a panacea for authoritarianism and moral conflicts
Diwali Memories: Uniting Through Lost Rituals and Cherished Moments
One little Diwali tradition was the art of making 'gharondas' -- houses made of clay decorated with natural colours made with rice flour, hibiscus flowers and turmeric.