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India imports nearly 85-90% of its crude oil requirements and is the world’s third-largest importer as well as one of the fastest-growing energy consumers....
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From Silver Screen to Fort St. George: The Political Rise of Vijay
Since the late 1960s, no political force outside the Dravidian fold had successfully captured power in the state. Yet Vijay, a man with no...
Mamata: The Rise & Fall
Mamata Banerjee’s journey from a lower middle-class household in Kolkata to the pinnacle of Indian politics remains one of the most dramatic political stories...
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Delimitation may lead to chaos
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At the Edge of Stability: Middle East Tensions and the Fragile Global Economy
The world may seem to watch in silence, but the consequences are anything but silent. Economic strain, inflationary pressures, disrupted trade, and strategic uncertainty...
Battle for Bengal: A decisive Electoral Moment for India’s Political Future
The campaign in Bengal has been nothing short of electrifying. It has witnessed fierce rhetoric, massive rallies, and unprecedented mobilization of resources. The BJP’s...
Reform for the next decade
Women representation must translate into capability, and capability must be built through institutional support to ensure that implementation delivers results. Over the next five...
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