Like many of you I have avoided social media content produced by those referred to as “right wing influencers”, more colloquially called “bhakts”, but referred to in this column as RWIs. There was no occasion to do so in the period after 2014, because we already had the government beating its own drum. Why listen … Read more
The BSW sees migrant flows as a potential positive for the economy. | Source: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 02 2024 | 10:57 PM IST By Iain Rogers Sahra Wagenknecht and her new BSW alliance of the far left are set to play a key role in keeping the Alternative for … Read more
Max Verstappen’s frustration and anger at the performance of his Red Bull car at the Italian Grand Prix was almost visceral. The world champion is unafraid to speak his mind and he did so to damning effect in Monza, condemning the car as an undriveable monster that might cost him a fourth title. This might … Read more
The election of more representatives from communities that have been historically discriminated against by the upper caste elite does not necessarily change the prospects of all individuals from the Sche-duled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes. A regular audit of how all the rest are doing from time to time is necessary for equity, … Read more
Israelis protest for hostage release and against the government during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sept 1 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 02 2024 | 11:04 PM IST Israelis took part in labor strikes and protests nationwide, their strongest push yet to force Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to agree … Read more
After three games in charge of Liverpool, Arne Slot has enjoyed as close to a perfect start as possible. The Dutchman’s team head into the international break with nine points and zero goals conceded, further boosted by a jaunt of a victory over their arch-rivals, Manchester United. Slot is yet to use a player who … Read more
Creative isolation has long been a sanctuary for artists, writers, and thinkers — a time and space where they could retreat from the demands of society to cleanse their minds and rejuvenate their creative processes. Historically, creative isolation was a deliberate choice, often romanticized as a path to enlightenment and artistic breakthrough. From Thoreau’s solitude … Read more
In 2010, China temporarily suspended exports of rare earths to Japan. | Image: Shutterstock 7 min read Last Updated : Sep 02 2024 | 11:12 PM IST By Jenny Leonard, Mackenzie Hawkins and Takashi Mochizuki China has threatened severe economic retaliation against Japan if Tokyo further restricts sales and servicing of chipmaking equipment to … Read more
Two frontrunners to be Conservative party leader have criticised their rivals’ promises to leave the European court of human rights (ECHR) as the contest turns combative with days to go until the first MP is eliminated. Kemi Badenoch, the former business secretary, and James Cleverly, the former home secretary, both rejected the idea of leaving … Read more
Masterful Root best in business The rankings are yet to update at the time of writing but after two masterful centuries at Lord’s – his third and fourth this year – Joe Root’s lead at the top will only have increased. Right now, utterly glowing with form, he is the best in the business. Although … Read more