A Debt-strapped China?
Is the Evergrande crisis only a symptom of China’s larger debt crisis which may ultimately puncture its growth prospects?
A House Divided?
With Poland and the EU facing off over the supremacy of European law, has the unity of the post-Brexit bloc been compromised?
Sci-fi Turned Reality!
Metaverse mixes the real world with virtual reality in real-time, creating new paradigms for life on this planet. But will it be equitable and safe?
Is India Hungry?
While malnutrition remains the primary concern, a significant section of the Indian population is still calorie-deficient.
Sinification of the Emerald Island
While many Sri Lankans may have celebrated the passing of a controversial legislation on May 20th, virtually granting China suzerainty over the Hambantota Port and the new concept Colombo port city,…
'Each Year the Electorate Becomes a Little Less British and a Little More Scottish'
TORIES: TOO LITTLE TOO LATE? Boris Johnson has done little to arrest the declining popularity of his party in Scotland, especially to retain the loyalty of the Scots who voted against Independence.…
How Will MNC’s Respond to the Challenge of Nationalism?,
TikTok, a video app, has tremendous popularity, particularly in the U.S. and Western Europe. It is the first Chinese social media platform to gain significant traction outside the home country. In…
Analyses & Assessments
A Debt-strapped China?
In the latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) report, India was ranked 101 out of 116 countries. With a score of 27.5, it was one of the 31 countries in which hunger was identified as “serious”. What is of more significant concern is that there seems to be a downward trend in India’s rank since 2016. However, there have been debates over the latest GHI. Many experts note that India is not a “hungry” country, but instead, it is malnourished.
Background
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool used to…
Op-Eds
Fists of Fury in the Galwan Valley
From my first term in the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune, I participated in boxing tournaments. I was not a spectacularly successful boxer, but I volunteered because I enjoyed the adrenalin rush, the skill involved in dodging and landing punches, and the quest for victory. As boxers, we trained vigorously, and when we entered the ring, we carried the hopes and good wishes of our squadrons and friends. Boxing bouts comprised three rounds and the referee controlled the contest…
Featured Posts
Sinification of the Emerald Island
While many Sri Lankans may have celebrated the passing of a controversial legislation on May 20th, virtually granting China suzerainty over the Hambantota Port and the new concept Colombo port city, critics warn of a creeping ‘colonisation’. In 2018, when the $1.5 billion deal was signed, the then Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had famously said, “There is no question of security problem. The Indian security issues have been addressed by us. There will be further discussions…
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