Politics
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India, a nation renowned for its democratic spirit, faces a profound challenge within its prison walls. Over 435,000 individuals—ordinary people, many from humble backgrounds—await justice as undertrials, detained without conviction, sometimes for years. Among them are 16,136 women and 1,479 children, whose lives are shaped by delays in a system striving to balance fairness with
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Donald Trump’s second term isn’t a patchwork of policies—it’s a blueprint for a post-modern empire, one that doesn’t rely on armies or colonies, but on economic chokeholds, immigration filters, and symbolic domination. This isn’t the imperialism of red maps and military governors. It’s the 21st-century kind: power justified by itself, compliance demanded as tribute, and
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It begins with whispers and threats—tariffs here, troop withdrawals there. But the pattern is unmistakable. From Washington to Warsaw, Seoul to Panama, the message behind US foreign policy under Trump 2.0 is growing clearer: those who stood with Biden may now be made to pay. The European Union, long a committed ally and vocal supporter
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Human civilisation has always been shaped by a fundamental question: how should we live? Should we continue as we have—competing over resources, waging wars for power, and exploiting nature for short-term gains? Or should we evolve into a society that prioritises sustainability, cooperation, and balance? The answer lies in understanding the forces that drive us—our
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The Russia-Ukraine war has transformed from a regional conflict into a larger geopolitical battle, reshaping global power structures, trade relations, and strategic alliances. While the Biden administration has fueled the war through military aid and economic pressure, Trump’s emerging approach focuses on a broader realignment—one that simultaneously benefits U.S. defense and energy sectors, appeals to
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The pursuit of the “American Dream”—a vision of prosperity, freedom, and opportunity—has always been shadowed by a troubling reality: the specter of war. While the ideals of American exceptionalism celebrate narratives of liberation, democracy, and individual achievement, the intricate relationship between conflict and the nation’s economic trajectory complicates this vision. Wars, often framed as necessary
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Elon Musk’s increasing involvement in politics, especially beyond the United States, has sparked debate over the implications of his actions for democracy and social harmony. While it would be an overreach to label Musk a fascist in the traditional sense—defined by authoritarian control, suppression of dissent, and ultranationalism—his behavior invites scrutiny. Does his influence risk
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Happiness. It whispers to us like a distant melody, something we long for but can never quite hold. We chase it relentlessly—through achievements, possessions, and fleeting pleasures—only to find it slipping away, like a shadow retreating before the light. But what if happiness isn’t something to chase? What if it’s something to cultivate, patiently and
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Losing Ground: Why the UK Fell Behind China and the US—and How to Lead Again What becomes of a nation that once ruled the seas but now struggles to manage its rails? The United Kingdom, architect of the industrial revolution and financier of empires, finds itself today trailing behind countries it once dominated—economically, strategically, and
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