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The Foundation Stone

What kind of God was this

Empowering women in India's MSME sector: Access to information and resources imperative

By addressing these challenges and implementing these recommendations, we can empower women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector, promote gender equality, and contribute to the socio-economic development of India.

Is US influence in world politics declining?

The struggle that the United States has faced to garner support for the Yemen campaign illustrates its diminishing ability to rally its allies to its causes. The lack of nations willing to engage in a war for US interests signals a shift in global dynamics. Even longstanding allies, such as Israel, appear less inclined to align with US policies.

My brush with Bharat Ratnas

In the choice of these awards Modi has again shown political astuteness and statesmanship of a very high order.

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India’s China policy is defensive and lacks clarity

Speaking in a meeting on August 28, 2020, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had said that “realism should shape India’s China policy.”

Pandemic severely impacts SDG 12 targets; Asia-Pacific region unlikely to meet goals

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Swinging His Way to 600: James Michael Anderson

Bold headlines, “ Anderson Claims 600th Test Scalps”, made me sit up. Why, may you well ask? Well, I have ten years of experience of having played Ranji Trophy cricket matches in India as an opening bowler, representing the Services in the North Zone, which comprised teams from the Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi

IIT, IIM & IAS: How relevant are they today?

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) were started with much fanfare and great expectations in the 1950s

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Rethinking recruitment: Time to understand inclusion and diversity at work

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Bangladesh-India relations: Media should bridge communication gap

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Where Has innocence Gone

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