‘No Kings’: A Global Cry Against Trump-Style Power ?
Asad Mirza More than 3,000 ‘No Kings’ protests against the Trump administration were held across America and in more than a dozen countries on Saturday (March 27), according to a…
India-Bangladesh ties gather pace as both sides move to reset relationship
Zakir Hossain from Dhaka The relationship between Dhaka and New Delhi is showing signs of renewed momentum after months of strain, with both governments indicating a willingness to rebuild ties…
US Move to Ease Iranian Oil Sanctions Could Ease Pressure on India
Asad Mirza The United States’ decision last week to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea has triggered a flurry of reactions online. Experts suggest the move…
A gift of life is the greatest ‘Eidi’ one can give
Beyond the Feast: How Mohammad Ashraf Ali Became a Stranger’s Miracle AMN / Kolkata As families across India celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with feasts and togetherness, one 20-year-old from West Bengal marked…
New Supreme Leader in Iran Amid War
Asad Mirza Iran on Monday (March 9) named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as the supreme leader of Iran, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge. Iranian…
Initiative to Protect Childhood in the Age of Social Media
— Lalit Gargg— In the digital age, the pace and nature of human life are changing rapidly. Communication, education, entertainment, and social relationships are increasingly being conducted through virtual platforms.…
India’s Budget 2026: A High-Stakes Bet on Industry as Private Citizens Feel the Pinch
By TN Ashok. In her record-setting ninth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a blueprint that effectively doubles down on the government’s supply-side conviction: that what is good…
Ten Years of Startup India: Dreams, Claims and Ground Reality
By Andalib Akhter When the Government of India launched Startup India in 2016, it was projected not merely as another policy initiative but as a shift in national mindset. The…
Interview with TCS chief K Krithivasan
In an interview with Monali Sarkar, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services TCS, K Krithivasan discusses among other things, the company’s long-term vision, its trademark resilience,…
Ending gender-based violence is human rights imperative
SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS Few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said: “Violence against women is one of humanity’s oldest and most…