Since the rise of Trump, global peace has been under threat. The fear of nuclear war is growing as multiple hotspots—Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Middle East—remain tense. Trade wars are intensifying, and nations are turning against each other economically. The world now resembles a battleground of ‘survival of the fittest’, where the scramble for power and resources has weakened global cooperation. In such a volatile environment, even a small spark could trigger catastrophic consequences.

After the Ahmedabad Air India tragedy, a Pandora’s box of horrors has been opened. Even experts are stunned at how suddenly India’s aviation sector is spiralling into a vortex of terrifying failures. Consumer confidence is wavering, flights are being cancelled, and ticket prices are plummeting. The real question is: How was this aviation system functioning at all when endless technical glitches and negligence have been rampant?

We salute those physicians who honour the Hippocratic Oath, place patient welfare above all, and truly uphold the promise of ‘no harm’. Indian doctors are respected across the globe. Most are dedicated professionals who serve with compassion and uphold ethical and humanistic traditions. However, the growing number of unethical practitioners in the country is cause for serious concern.

Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, has long been a key contributor to India’s potato production, accounting for 27 per cent of Uttar Pradesh’s total output. Yet, despite its agricultural significance, local farmers have struggled with low profits, seed shortages, and post-harvest losses. Now, a breakthrough promises to transform the region’s potato industry—the approval of the International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre in Singna village. 

When Donald Trump sat down for lunch with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir in the White House Cabinet Room, the menu featured more than just sandwiches. On the table was ‘nuclear peace pudding’ and a spicy chutney of covert strategies against Iran. Trump pretended to thank Munir for averting an India-Pakistan war, but the real dish was America’s dream of setting up military bases in Pakistan...

Ten years ago, grand declarations echoed through the corridors of power—Ganga would be purified, India would be made clean, and a hundred cities would be transformed into smart hubs. The public clapped, and hope swelled. But as the curtain lifts on ground realities, the chasm between dream and delivery is more glaring than ever.