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Hafta letters: State of the nation, divisive speeches, what Mamata is up to

Hi Hafta team, on the topic of elections, I am curious if there is any intellectual capacity or curiousity for alternate models either in the Indian context or elsewhere with the same five-year term or less governments.  Clearly, it seems to me that short termism in politics is not really…

Newslaundry · May 4, 2024

Bihar environment secretary addresses Jakarta Futures Forum, stress upon global collaboration for renewable energy transition

Bandana Preyashi, Secretary of the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bihar, emphasized significant milestones, such as India reaching 40% of its electric-generation capacity from non-fossil fuels by November 2021, and Bihar pioneering the development of a ‘Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway’ for the State.

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

'It's surreal': Bollywood dream comes true for Newcastle dancers

Mary Dundas and Olivia Park are 'having the time of their lives'.

Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2024

Why MDH, Everest spices are under international scrutiny | Explained

Indian spice export industry faces crisis over ethylene oxide contamination, sparking international investigations and calls for stricter regulations.

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

Indian, Hong Kong Satirists Win Press Cartoon Award

Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja and Hong Kong's Zunzi were awarded the biennial Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award on Friday, which is World Press Freedom Day.

International Business Times · May 3, 2024

Three Men Charged In Canada For Alleged Sikh Separatist Murder

Charges laid in Canada for the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sparking diplomatic tensions with India.

Top News · May 3, 2024

Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing | Canadian Police arrest members of ‘hit squad’

Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: Canadian police arrested three members of an alleged hit squad investigators believe was tasked by Government of India with the killing of the Khalistan separatist

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

The paradox of India’s global rise, its regional decline

One of the deeply perplexing paradoxes of contemporary Indian foreign policy is that a globally rising India is also a regionally declining power

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

Sugar Posts Modest Gains on Brazilian Real Strength

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Friday closed up +0.03 (+0.16%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed up +1.50 (+0.26%). Sugar prices Friday posted modest gains. Short covering emerged in sugar futures Friday after the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) rallied to a 3-week high...

Barchart · May 3, 2024

MI vs KKR, IPL 2024 Highlights: Venkatesh Iyer, Mitchell Starc shine as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians after 12 years at Wankhede

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling attack worked together seamlessly to secure a 24-run victory against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians in an IPL match on Friday.

The Times of India · May 3, 2024