How Napoleon’s failed Egypt expedition gave birth to Egyptology
Napoleon Bonaparte has a prestigious place in the annals of world history, known primarily for his military prowess and administrative…
How the Gulf is planning for a life after oil
In the wake of the climate change crisis and a move toward renewable energy sources worldwide, countries in the Gulf…
The case from Netflix’s ‘Take Care of Maya’, and the $261 million awarded in damages over it
Netflix’s ‘Take Care of Maya’ recently made headlines not for its gripping plot or stellar performances, but rather due to…
The Beast vs the Red Flag: Comparing the cars of Biden and Xi
The Beast and The Red Flag are not just mere vehicles. They are mobile fortresses, bespoke builds designed to protect…
Trump ahead of Biden in key US states, finds survey: What it means, why it matters
A recent poll suggests that Former President Donald Trump is edging out President Joe Biden in key U.S. states. The…
A ‘land bridge’ across Thailand’s Kra Isthmus: What is this centuries-old idea, resurrected again?
The concept of a ‘land bridge’ across Thailand’s Kra Isthmus is centuries old. Often touted as an alternative to the…
10 years of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: The project, its aims and where it stands now
The year 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a signature project…
Why the Lewis Model has worked in China, not in India
The Lewis model, a concept by Sir William Arthur Lewis, is an economic development model that suggests surplus labor from…
Iceland PM joins women’s strike: Why the ‘world’s most gender-equal country’ is protesting inequality
The recent women’s strike in Iceland saw a new addition to their ranks – the country’s Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir.…
Canada recalls 41 diplomats from India: What is the 1961 Vienna Convention, why it was invoked
Canada has taken a drastic diplomatic step by recalling 41 of its diplomats from India. This decision, which came about…
Why reforms have been proposed for World Bank, other Multilateral Development Banks; what they say
The World Bank and other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) play a pivotal role in global economic development, providing financial, and…
Modi speaks to Google’s Pichai, why are Google manufacturing plans in India so important?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently had a conversation with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, concerning the tech giant’s manufacturing plans…
How Keir Starmer dragged UK’s Labour Party to the centre
Under the leadership of Keir Starmer, the Labour Party in the United Kingdom has shifted towards the political centre. This…
After four sluggish months, why are corporate revenues seeing a pickup — and will this sustain?
After a slow-paced four months that had corporate sectors on the edge, we are finally witnessing a pickup in corporate…
What was the Yom Kippur war, and why is the Hamas attack on Israel being compared to it
The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War, was a significant military conflict that took place in 1973…
