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World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2017
Elizabeth Warren impugned
On the 8th of February, Republican Senators voted to silence Democratic Senator, Elizabeth Warren while she was condemning the nomination of proposed Attorney General, Jeff Sessions by reading out a…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 10, 2017
Trump cabinet: Senate confirms Jeff Sessions as attorney general
The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, by a vote of 52 to 47. The confirmation follows a series of divisive hearings…
General Interest - Op-Eds - Feb 10, 2017
Muhammad Yunus
On 09 Feb 2017, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, Founder of the Gramin Bank and Chairman of the Younus Centre interacted with the Synergia Forum, at Bangalore.
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2017
Sasikala vs O.Panneerselvam
The fight for Jayalalithaa's legacy in Tamil Nadu is out in the open with two of her most trusted aides slugging it out. O Panneerselvam shocked everyone with his sudden revolt against VK Sasikala,…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2017
Law on west bank settlements
On 6th Feb 2017, Israel’s parliament approved legislation that retroactively legalizes thousands of Jewish settler homes in the occupied West Bank. The bill was passed by a vote of 60-52 in Israel’s…
Indian Economics - Op-Eds - Feb 8, 2017
Infosys
In recent weeks, differences have been reported between Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka and a group of the IT giant’s promoters. The differences are over the increase in compensation to the CEO, handsome…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2017
Punjab elections
On the 5th of February 2017, the people of Punjab took to the polls to elect their legislative assembly. The election turnout was estimated at 78%, this was below the election commissions estimates…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2017
Immigrant order chaos
On 6th Feb 2017, US Department of Justice defended President Donald Trump's travel ban and urged the Appeals Court to reinstate it, in the interests of national security. A hearing has been set for…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2017
Protests in Japan over nanjing
On the 5th of February 2017, Chinese protesters gathered around Japan in an outcry against the actions of the country’s largest Hotel chain, Apa Hotels. The hotel came under scrutiny for placing…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2017
Crimeradar
Robert Muggah’s Igarapé Institute, with Via Science and Mosaico Internet, launched CrimeRadar. It is a publicaly available crime-prediction platform. The launch is focused on Rio de Janeiro, with…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2017
Romania protests
On 5 February 2017, at least 500,000 demonstrators rallied across Romania, despite the government revoking a controversial decree that had fuelled their discontent. Sorin Grindeanu, the Romanian…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2017
Armyworms in Africa
Farmers in Limpopo, South Africa, have complained of an unknown worm ravaging their crops. The Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of Fall Armyworm, which is destroying crops in…
World - Op-Eds - Feb 7, 2017
Fillon apologises
On 06 Feb 16, Francois Fillon the Centre-Right, Les Republicans candidate for the French Presidential election apologized over making payments to family members for parliamentary work. However, he…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2017
Indian iphones
On 2nd Feb 2017, the Karnataka government issued a release welcoming Apple's proposal "to commence initial manufacturing operations" in the state. The release, signed by state IT Minister Priyank…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2017
Online fraud busted
On 2nd Feb 2017, Uttar Pradesh police busted online fraud of US $544 million (Rs 3,700 crore). The UP police have arrested three persons; Mittal, Prasad and Dayal, alleged to have duped nearly 6.5…
World - Op-Eds - Feb 6, 2017
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
On 05 Feb 17, in an interview with Bill O’Reilly of Fox News, President Donald Trump defended a softer stance on Russia. The President’s remarks drew criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2017
Chennai oil spill
On the 28th of January, two oil tankers collided of the coast of Chennai at the Ennore Port; spilling an estimated 80 tons of oil and sludge into the ocean. The spillage was initially confined to 7…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 4, 2017
The BJP Cadres in Poll-Bound Uttar Pradesh
The Bharatiya Janata Party over the past few weeks has been racked by protests over the choice of candidates for the U.P. Assembly polls. The resentment continues to fester, there is unease about the…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 4, 2017
Trump travel ban: Seattle judge issues nationwide block
A temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven mainly Muslim nations was issued by a US judge in Seattle. Federal Judge James Robart ruled against government…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 4, 2017
Nagaland Remains Tense
An uneasy calm continued to prevail in the state with the Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) vowing they will practice restraint only after T.R. Zeliang steps down as Chief Minister.