There is a new wave of optimism among both Palestinians and Israelis after United States President Donald Trump revealed his peace plan in the presence of Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, a week ago. With Hamas agreeing to release all Israeli hostages and Mr. Trump welcoming the move and asking Israel to stop bombing, optimism … Read more
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has recognised discoveries that transformed the scientific understanding of autoimmune regulation. Today, researchers are exploring these conditions’ genetic, molecular, and environmental determinants, paving the way for early diagnoses and targeted interventions. An important chunk of this advance is owed to the work of Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, … Read more
Societies in search of a quick fix often look for a scapegoat. In today’s India, for much of the ruling class, it is the courts which don the role. Public policy advisers are quick to paint the judiciary as obstructionist and somehow responsible for stalling India’s otherwise grandiose plans for economic prosperity. Not for the … Read more
As the NFL season ramps up, fans and bettors alike turn their attention to the Nfl Vegas betting lines. These lines play a crucial role in how bets are placed, determining the odds and enhancing the excitement surrounding games. For enthusiasts and those new to the world of betting, grasping these concepts is essential for … Read more
In India, a vast, multi-hazard country, a multi-faceted approach is essential to deal with heat-related issues and extreme rainfall events. The Home Ministry (MHA) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) oversee not only the post-disaster, but also the pre-disaster phases, using the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction of 2016 as … Read more
Bengaluru has always suffered from unplanned growth and piecemeal planning along with a lopsided preference to develop infrastructure for private transport. File. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN State of Play The tech industry in Bengaluru is once again upset about the city’s crumbling roads, chronic traffic congestion, and infrastructure gaps. The recent monsoon rains have … Read more
Alluding to intelligence reports of Pakistan’s heavy military activity in areas adjoining Sir Creek, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has warned Pakistan against any adventurism. Mr. Singh’s statement that “a route to Karachi passes through Sir Creek” is both puzzling and disconcerting, considering the lingering tensions and the absence of diplomacy between India and Pakistan. His … Read more
Pharma quality and control The deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh after consuming cough syrup is very unfortunate. Diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol are industrial solvents contaminating pharmaceutical ingredients such as glycerine. Or, suppliers compromise quality by using cheaper industrial grade materials which are injurious to health. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization and the … Read more
Shortly before the second anniversary of Hamas’s attack on Israel (October 7, 2023), United States President Donald Trump unveiled his 20-point plan for a Gaza ceasefire. Hamas has reacted positively but has indicated that it will need to renegotiate parts of the plan. This has set the cat among the pigeons. Mr. Trump has hailed … Read more
Even before she faces a parliament vote to become Japan’s first woman Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi has set a record as the first woman to lead Japan’s dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). After defeating her more centrist rival Shinjiro Koizumi in party elections on Friday, Ms. Takaichi, a 64-year-old protégée of former Prime Minister Shinzo … Read more