We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'We are going to need more technical people in government.''You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.''I regret to say that most of our politicians......

'Don't choose extinction': When dinosaur invades UN to give climate change speech

An extremely unusual and rare visitor made an appearance in the United Nations General Assembly, exhorting world leaders and diplomats from the hall's iconic podium not to choose extinction and to......

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India. IMAGE: College......

Wanted: System change not climate change

Many people who recognise the grave implications of climate change find it difficult to grapple with it. The problem is too big and thinking about it can be unbearable, says Rajni Bakshi. 'System......

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......

Climate change: PM seeks developed world's funds

Prime Minister Manmohan Singhsaid on Sunday India would continue to work with like-minded people to make the Copenhagen climate change conference a success. However, he emphasised the need of the......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Indian boxers ready to pack a punch at World championship

Vijender Singh continues to scale new heights. The Beijing Olympics bronze medallist was given top billing in the middleweight category while three Indians were also seeded for the World Boxing......