Arms and influence in the Khashoggi affair
Trump’s reaction to the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi reveals important details about the declining influence of U.S. in the Middle East
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s extraordinary fall from grace
Aung San Suu Kyi imprisoned for 15 years over a 21-year period in her struggle for human rights & democracy has suffered a dramatic fall as a global icon.
The risks of a new Cold War between the US and China are real: here’s why
The US and China are plainly entering into a period of significant geopolitical rivalry. Each has ambitions that are mutually incompatible.
The myth of a vegetarian India
Vegetarianism in India has been becoming less strict & a 2016 national survey found that more than half of people aged between 15 & 34 eat meat.
How Indian judges wrote love into law as they decriminalised gay sex
India Decriminalised Gay Sex: It is difficult to overstate how these legal expressions of love inspire human rights change more widely across India & abroad
Kerala’s monsoon: lessons from recent floods in India
After more than two weeks of relentless rain, Kerala is left with over 1 million people in relief camps, and close to 400 reported dead
The Taj Mahal is wasting away, and it may soon hit the point of no return
Condemning the “lethargy” of restoration efforts, India’s Supreme Court recently told the government to restore the Taj Mahal or demolish it.
The secret to a successful startup
To build a successful startup, if you borrow, don’t stick with easier-to-get personal loans & maxed-out credit cards, strive to obtain business loans
Even self-driving cars need driver education
Self-driving cars, as researchers are finding, are no different from teens who need to build up experience before becoming reliably safe drivers.
The dos and don’ts of supporting women after a miscarriage
So how can we support women better? What do women need from family, friends and health professionals at the time of a miscarriage?