Trump’s New Front in the Culture War A new cultural clash is unfolding in the United States, and this time, the battleground isn’t Capitol Hill — it’s the nation’s elite universities. Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has trained his political firepower on Ivy League institutions, launching an unprecedented crackdown that includes…
AI’s Growing Influence and China’s Global Vision Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept reserved for tech labs and science fiction. Today, AI is transforming every sector—from healthcare and finance to education, logistics, and even agriculture. Nations across the globe are racing to secure their position in this AI-driven future, but China has…
An Era of Uncertainty for the Global Workforce The year 2025 has already seen a surge in corporate layoffs across industries, with over 40,000 jobs lost globally, signaling a continuation of a troubling trend that began during the pandemic and accelerated in its aftermath. Major corporations—particularly in tech, pharma, and biotech—are shedding employees at an alarming…
A Landmark Antitrust Trial with Far-Reaching Consequences A high-stakes antitrust trial against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, began in Washington this week. At the center of the case is the possibility that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg may be forced to divest two of the world’s most influential social media…
Trump’s Legacy of Harsh Immigration Enforcement The United States’ immigration landscape has long been shaped by contrasting ideologies. President Donald Trump’s administration took a stringent approach to illegal immigration, aiming to curb undocumented arrivals and enforce rigid deportation policies. From the construction of a border wall to strict asylum restrictions, his tenure saw the rise…
A Flourishing Bilateral Relationship Rooted in Shared Vision India and Italy, two nations with rich histories and dynamic economies, have witnessed a remarkable transformation in their bilateral relations over the past few years. Once bound primarily by trade, the relationship has now expanded into a robust strategic partnership, covering a wide range of sectors including…
The Tariff Tangle of Trump’s Trade War Since returning to political prominence, Donald Trump has remained unapologetically aggressive on trade. Central to his “America First” doctrine is the imposition of steep tariffs on imports, which he frames as a corrective to years of alleged global exploitation of the U.S. economy. These tariffs, introduced as part of his…
The American Dream in Jeopardy Once a beacon of opportunity, the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration is becoming an increasingly uncertain destination for international students—especially Indians. A new bill introduced in Congress seeks to dismantle the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a crucial pathway that allows foreign graduates to gain work experience in the US….
Diplomatic Chill Deepens Amid Dhaka’s Call for Greater Chinese Role in Eastern India In a sharp diplomatic shift, India has withdrawn a key transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh, following controversial remarks by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. The facility, once seen as a symbol of India’s regional goodwill, had allowed Bangladesh to…
From Fantasy to Reality For fans of Game of Thrones, the dire wolf was more than just a mythical creature—it symbolized loyalty, strength, and wild beauty. But while the Stark family’s furry companions were fictional, their real-life counterparts, the dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus), once roamed North and South America until they vanished over 10,000 years…
