North Bengal – a possibility?
Recently, a comment made by a BJP MP from Alipurduar, John Barla, has conjured up a storm in West Bengal. On 13th June, John Barla demanded the formation of a Union Territory in North Bengal. This has, yet again, led
The Tacit Third Wave
The turn of this decade was the worst of times, as COVID-19 was declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. It forced countries into lockdowns, pushed healthcare systems beyond their limits, and tested our ability to withstand
Nepal’s Budget for the fiscal year 2021-22: The Future of Chure
Nepal- a small country spread over approximately 1, 47, 000 km2 is sandwiched between India and China, two countries having the largest population count in the world. In spite of this, Nepal has managed to maintain its cultural identity and
Milkha Singh – A Tribute
The Indian sporting Legend ‘Milkha Singh’ or ‘The Flying Sikh’ as he was commonly known, was born on 20th November 1929 at Govindpura, Punjab province, British India (present day Punjab, Pakistan). He was born to Sikh parents of Rathore Rajput
The Northern Triangle and the Immigration Debate – An Evaluation
The Northern Triangle consists of three countries namely, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras; located in the Central American region. The three countries have been plagued with deplorable socio-economic conditions, widespread violence, environmental challenges and instability which has led to increased,
Book Review – The Millennial Investor
Dev Dharira, a financial management aficionado, has been working as a fund manager for over 7 years. Having recognized the potential that investment can have, he has been handling millions in the global financial market. Owing to the pandemic, Dharira
Despite the pandemic, India’s agriculture exports reach record highs
India’s agricultural sector is the country’s largest employer. Over the years, India has consistently maintained a trade surplus in agricultural products. The lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 has disrupted economic activities, the supply chains and reduced economic growth. It
Juneteenth
On June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger brought profound news to the people of Galveston, Texas as he read out General Order Number 3 that said – “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation
LGBTQ+: As Big a Threat as Pedophilia to Hungary?
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling government has yet again clashed with the LGBTQ+ community after passing a bill that has been critiqued for its homophobic implications.The Fidesz ruling party which has landslide victories to its credit since 2010, has passed
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – A Book Review
‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ written by American educator Stephen R. Covey, is indubitably one of those few astounding books that are not just meant to be kept on the shelf but instead require us to come back