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Mira Patel
Mira Patel has an academic background in international affairs and has worked in research and public policy. You can follow her on Twitter @patelsmira
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April 23, 2025 18:31 IST
Elon Musk was appointed as the head of a department specialising in government efficiency
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Harvard vs Trump administration: Top 10 US universities with largest endowments Subscriber Only
April 23, 2025 18:18 IST
President Trump had threatened penalties against Harvard University but the college's endowment covers most of the damage
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Pete Hegseth’s leaked Signal chats: All you need to know Subscriber Only
April 21, 2025 19:09 IST
The Trump administration has faced another set back in terms of its handling of confidential information after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was found to have used a Signal messaging chat to disclose details about US operations in the Middle East
Mon, Apr 21, 2025
The emergence of Hinglish in advertising, Bollywood, and everyday life in IndiaSubscriber Only
April 18, 2025 16:52 IST
Hinglish is a language adopted by people young and old, across, Mumbai, Delhi, Kerala and every other city, state and village in India. While the post colonial atmosphere favoured English, the cultural shifts of the 1980s and 90s, brought in Hindi, and eventually Hinglish - a hybrid of both. This was especially prominent in the advertising space.
Mon, May 19, 2025
How American universities embraced the study of Indian languagesSubscriber Only
April 10, 2025 11:56 IST
While Indian languages have fascinated Western scholars for centuries, World War Two marked a tuning point, when American Universities started launching large programs for the study of Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali and Punjabi
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Harinath De: The scholar who knew 34 languagesSubscriber Only
April 08, 2025 12:48 IST
In a quiet suburb of Calcutta lived a man who mastered 34 languages, edited sacred texts, and became the first Indian librarian of the Imperial Library. At just 34 years old, he died of typhoid fever, but his legacy lives on.
Tue, Apr 08, 2025
The billion dollar conundrum: why there are so few self-made female billionairesSubscriber Only
March 29, 2025 17:51 IST
Of the top ten richest men in the world, all built their own fortunes. Of the top ten richest women? Only one. Most female billionaires inherit their wealth from their fathers or husbands, an indication that economic gender disparity exists at every level.
Wed, Apr 02, 2025
Pamela Harriman: The ‘greatest courtesan’ of all time, celebrated for her political diplomacySubscriber Only
March 25, 2025 13:51 IST
A British-born American power broker, Pamela Harriman was known for forging lifelong alliances from what may otherwise have been fleeting affairs.
Mon, May 19, 2025
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, Donald Trump’s tariff threats, and the return of 2 NASA astronauts: the world this weekSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 21:02 IST
From Russian President Vladimir Putin digging his heels in to US President Donald Trump insisting that reciprocal tariffs will be imposed on India on April 2, several important events took place in the world this week.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
Five Eyes: The world’s oldest intelligence-sharing networkSubscriber Only
March 19, 2025 11:38 IST
Formed in 1946, the Five Eyes Alliance is the world’s most exclusive intelligence-sharing network, influencing global conflicts, regime changes, and economic policies. From Cold War espionage to modern surveillance, its operations have shaped world history—sometimes in ways that remain deeply controversial.
Wed, Mar 19, 2025
The paradox of power: Why women leaders don’t always mean gender equalitySubscriber Only
March 18, 2025 14:38 IST
Although India, Pakistan and Germany have had three powerful women in power, gender parity across other metrics remain low. If men can elect Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto or Angela Merkel to lead their country, why are their households still firmly patriarchal?
Tue, Mar 18, 2025
Putin’s conditions on Ukraine war, ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and train hijack in Pakistan: the world this weekSubscriber Only
March 15, 2025 10:42 IST
From Putin’s preconditions, China’s annual parliamentary meeting, the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, and a train hijack in Pakistan — here’s what happened across the world this week.
Mon, Mar 17, 2025
How Florence Nightingale revolutionised sanitation in India without setting foot in the subcontinentSubscriber Only
March 07, 2025 15:04 IST
Florence Nightingale’s influence on India extends far beyond her role in the Crimean War. Though she never set foot in the country, her statistical rigour and relentless advocacy reshaped public health policy under British rule.
Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Why more Chinese women are saying no to marriageSubscriber Only
February 25, 2025 14:26 IST
China’s birth rate has plunged by 68% since 1988, prompting the government to incentivise marriage and childbirth. But for many women, marriage is no longer an appealing option. Faced with societal pressures, economic barriers, and restrictions on reproductive rights, a growing number of Chinese women are choosing singlehood over family life.
Wed, Feb 26, 2025
Trump pivots on Russia, bus bombings in Israel, and Pakistan’s call for economic reforms: The world this weekSubscriber Only
February 22, 2025 13:29 IST
From US President Donald Trump advancing negotiations with Russia on the Ukraine conflict to Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb calling for urgent economic reforms, several events took place in the world this week.
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
How Aga Khan III navigated the dual worlds of Indian Independence and loyalty to the BritishSubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 15:09 IST
Aga Khan III was born into a privileged lifestyle, patronised by British rule in India. While he was active in the Independence movement, he retained close ties to the British and other colonial powers.
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Saga of the Chagos Islands: Lingering legacies of British empire in a modern worldSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 19:08 IST
The transfer of Britain’s “last African colony” to Mauritius has sparked deep opposition, mistrust, and disappointment from multiple quarters. The dispute over the Chagos Archipelago remains a potent symbol of the evolving dynamics of global geopolitics.
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
PM Modi’s Washington trip, USAID shutdown and car attack in Munich – what happened in the world this weekSubscriber Only
February 15, 2025 18:55 IST
From US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on trading partners to PM Narendra Modi’s balancing act to placate American economic concerns, and Hamas reaffirming its commitment to the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, here's a closer look at several key global events that unfolded this week.
Sat, Feb 15, 2025
From Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, New Amsterdam to New York: The politics behind name changesSubscriber Only
February 12, 2025 16:42 IST
Geographical name changes can be a result of a shift in regimes, indigenous movements, decolonisation, or political factors. Whatever the cause, the result tends to alter peoples' perspectives on the narratives of a city, street or country.
Mon, Feb 17, 2025
The lunatic lexicographer: How a patient at a mental asylum shaped the Oxford English DictionarySubscriber Only
February 07, 2025 14:45 IST
Dr William Minor was one of the most prolific contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary. Unknown to many, he was also battling a health crisis at the time.
Fri, Feb 07, 2025
Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada to Russia’s strikes on Ukraine – a look at the world this weekSubscriber Only
February 01, 2025 22:45 IST
From US President Donald Trump urging NATO members to boost their defence spending to trade tensions with Canada and Mexico heightening due to new tariffs, here are a few events that took place this week.
Sat, Feb 01, 2025
J Edgar Hoover: The man at the heart of conspiracy theories around JFK, RFK and MLK assassinationsSubscriber Only
January 28, 2025 17:34 IST
America in the 1960s was dominated by the horror of three high profile assassinations of a President, an Attorney General, and a Civil Rights icon. Their deaths are linked to thousands of conspiracy theories included that they were orchestrated by one of the most powerful men in America.
Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Donald Trump doubles down on immigration, massive oil spill in Russia, ceasefire takes hold in Gaza – what happened in the world this weekSubscriber Only
January 25, 2025 11:36 IST
From a series of fresh directives issued by US President Donald Trump after taking office to Russia’s efforts to contain the 5,000-tonne oil leak and the relentless wildfire crisis in Southern California, a lot has happened around the globe this week.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Why California’s wildfire crisis is more than just an ecological problemSubscriber Only
January 24, 2025 14:35 IST
California’s wildfire crisis is as much a social and political problem as it is an ecological one. The expansion of housing into fire-prone areas reflects a dangerous intersection of urgent needs and misplaced priorities: a bid to address the state’s housing shortage, driven by profit motives and enabled by permissive policies.
Fri, Jan 24, 2025
What the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution says about birthright citizenshipSubscriber Only
January 23, 2025 14:30 IST
Shortly after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed a host of executive orders, including a move to end birthright citizenship. His announcement has sparked a legal battle over immigration policies, with 22 states filing lawsuits challenging his order. We take a look at what the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenship.
Thu, May 15, 2025Journalism of Courage
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