World
Fall of Assad Regime: The Syrian Turmoil and Its Geopolitical Implications
Implication of Fall of Assad regime could be a step towards democracy or towards a nation has fallen from bad to worse.
Education
US Universities Caution International Students Before Trump’s Inauguration
US colleges and universities have asked international students to return to the US before the inauguration of Donald Trump. According to estimates, it is the 4,00,000 international students who are undocumented who may face serious problems. Students on F-1 and J-1 Visas are unlikely to face any problems. Significantly, during the election campaign, Trump had even mooted the idea of Green Cards to international students who graduate from US universities.
Economy
Trump 2.0 and India: Trumping Tariff Tensions, Transactionalism Amidst Geopolitical Rebalancing
It is tough to make any predictions regarding Trump 2.0. While some commentators believe that his policies will be as disruptionist as in his previous stint, others are of the opinion that he may be transactional but less unpredictable. During the presidential campaign, Trump had said that he would impose tariffs on countries which are trading in non-dollar currencies. It remains to be seen if he goes ahead with such measures given that several countries with close links to the US, including India, have been favouring de-dollarisation. It also remains to be seen how Trump 2.0 would perceive the Chabahar project given the current turmoil in the Middle East.
Environment
Pipeline Dilemma: Pakistan’s Balancing Act Amid US Sanctions and Iran Tensions
Pakistan Faces Pipeline Deadline Dilemma comes at a time when it faces several other challenges – in the economic and foreign policy sphere.
Culture
Storytelling: An Ancient Art that Can Become the Most Effective Employee Engagement Tool
Thinking of employee engagement, it is found that healthy mind and a happy employee can yield better results for the organization.
India
Bangabandhu’s Legacy Under Threat: The Campaign To Undermine Sheikh Mujibur Rahman In Bangladesh
Bangabandhu’s legacy seems to be under threat due to the campaign to undermine Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Bangladesh.
Sci-Tech
The Complex Web of Gambling Addiction: Genetics, Environment, and Recovery
The Gambling Gene has a complex relationship with environmental factors like upbringing, social influences, and gambling opportunities.
Society
A State of Crisis: Advanced Weaponry and Rising Insurgency Recruitment in Manipur Conflict
The use of highly advanced weaponry to strike people has reopened interest in the ongoing Manipur conflict, as several academics and media sources have labelled it an “act of terrorism”. A large number of young people who have experienced trauma, homelessness, or loss of employment are susceptible to recruitment by insurgent groups. The adolescents have turned to insurgency as a way of purpose and financial incentives, using it as a means of retaliation or survival against opposing ethnic communities. According to studies, the state’s youth gun ownership rate is at an all-time high, and the population is mainly in favour of it. This is becoming a significant challenge for counterinsurgencies to overcome
Food & Health
THE WATER CHESTNUT TRIVIA
The water chestnut trivia details delectable and delicious recipes filled with richness and healthy ingredients required for good health.
