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Back to SearchWhat’s next for Sri Lanka After the presidential election results?
Anurag Kumara Dissanayake of the JVP has been elected as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. The results clearly signal a dramatic change from the politi…
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What happens to astronauts on an extended stay in space
On June 5 this year, when NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams flew the Boeing Starliner crew capsule to the International Space Station…
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What can be done to arrest the trend of democratic decline worldwide?
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is a Stockholm-based intergovernmental organisation that advo…
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Can biofortified crops make India nutritionally secure?
Many African and Asian countries, including India, are leaning towards biofortification of crops. It is the process by which the nutrient density of …
1 year, 9 months ago
J&K Assembly polls preview: Agendas, party promises, and voter expectations | In Focus podcast
Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold its first assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370. The polls will take place in three phases, on Sept…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why are Kenyans protesting against proposed Adani airport takeover deal?
Last July, a whistleblower in Kenya posted on social media that the country’s main international airport would be taken over by India’s Adani Group. …
1 year, 9 months ago
Decoding the Uttar Pradesh Digital Media Policy 2024
In this episode, we dive into the Uttar Pradesh government's new social media policy, which encourages influencers to promote the state's initiatives…
1 year, 9 months ago
Air India-Vistara merger: What’s in store for flyers?
The merger of Air India and Vistara would be complete by November 12. From this day, all of Vistara’s bookings would be automatically transferred to …
1 year, 9 months ago
What are divorced people entitled to under Indian law?
There were two recent court proceedings in the country that related to divorce and maintenance: in July, the Supreme Court once again upheld a divorc…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why did Brazil’s Supreme Court ban X?
X (formerly known as Twitter) has gone offline in Brazil. The country’s Supreme Court issued an order to block X in Brazil after Elon Musk refused to…
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