As Bangladesh votes today, its people face a great dilemma- whether to choose between the BNP or the Jamaat, with Prof Yunus’ administration giving way to an elected government. The legacy of Sheikh Hasina’s use of brutal force against the students’ agitation in 2024 and the killing and maiming of students, which led to her ouster, eventual banning and the court order for her execution, has made it impossible for the Awami League to survive. Among the killings, the killing of Abu Syed in the wee hours of 16th July 2024 stands out
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Letters to the Editor – 27 January 2026
There has been much hue and cry over the VB-G RAM G Bill, or Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025 that replaced MGNREGA by increasing guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 while introducing funding caps, state cost-sharing, and tech integration. It shifts from a fully demand-driven, Centre-funded model to a supply-driven, capped-budget scheme aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. This overhaul aims to boost rural infrastructure but raises concerns over fiscal burdens on states.
France’s Leadership Crisis: What Comes Next?
France’s political elite were shaken this week when Prime Minister François Bayrou was removed after losing a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly. The failure comes in a series of government collapses during the Macron era, reinforcing how precarious executive power has become in a parliament divided along ideological fault lines. Acting quickly, President Emmanuel Macron appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister today — a gesture aimed at conveying competence and continuity at a time when the presidency is in danger of looking stuck.
Thailand’s Brewing Political Crisis Tests Institutional Tensions
Thailand’s political instability is becoming worse. The Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for unethical behaviour in a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which angered citizens and heightened mistrust across all political parties. The chat, which was leaked amid a border crisis, contained language that was perceived as overly respectful, which infuriated the public and led to a prompt court ruling.
India is Experiencing a ‘Grief-Tech’ Revolution: AI Bots Mimicking the Dead are Causing a Stir
A new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) products, often called “grief bots” or “ghostbots,” is coming into the memory-driven marketplaces that provide emotional assistance. This […]
Letters to the Editor – 6 November 2024
President Putin brought together leaders of many Third World nations in the recent trending summit of BRICS organised in Kazan, Russia. All of them affirmed the need to fight against Western imperialism and the tools of the same, like SWIFT, IMF and World Bank and the requirement of a new financial system. Finance is the lifeblood of the global economy. As long as it is dominated by the US Dollar, nations will be forced to be subservient to the US.
Letters to the Editor – 18 March 2024
Letters sent by our readers to the Editor where they express their opinions and concerns about current issues. This edition contain letters on that discusses attack on free press, supreme court’s criticism of ED and instances of investigative agencies harassing news media outlets in India