Opinion

By Bhaskar Nath Biswal India’s life insurance industry, long hailed as a cornerstone of financial security and long-term savings, is facing a troubling paradox. While the sector boasts impressive premium growth and expanding reach, a rising tide of policy surrenders is undermining its very purpose....

An Island of 1,25,000 people drew the Indian Prime Minister for three days at the end of June. Was it just a goodwill visit, or more than it meets the eyes? One thing that is vindicated by this visit is that, in diplomacy, small is...

The recent controversy over thousands of errors in Odisha’s newly published school textbooks is far more than an editorial lapse. It highlights a deeper concern about the quality of school education and its role in shaping the nation's future. The Odisha government’s decision to investigate...

By Bhabani Shankar Nayak Why do you not dress like a teacher, lecturer, or professor? asked a well-meaning, innocent colleague who liked to dress up properly for different occasions. She asserted herself further by saying, "Dressing does not reduce your commie praxis. Stop dressing like...

By Dhurjati Mukherjee The recently released World Cities Report 2026 by UN-Habitat and World Urban Forum showed that 40% of the global population is affected by a housing crisis, with living conditions totally unsatisfactory, lacking access to water and sanitation. Housing prices increased faster than...

By Fiona E. Murray & Robert Murray When World War II began in 1939, Canada had almost no meaningful military industry. Six years later, Canadian factories had produced thousands of aircraft, hundreds of naval vessels, and more than 800,000 military vehicles. A country of just...

By Santosh Kumar Mohapatra For decades, the discourse on development has centered on roads, industries, technology, and economic growth. Governments proudly showcase new highways, airports, industrial investments, and rising GDP figures as symbols of national progress. While these achievements are important, they represent only one...

Adeel Malik & Jamal Ibrahim Haidar The US-Israeli war against Iran has shattered the Gulf’s old security order. As governments search for alternatives, debate has focused largely on military strategy, diplomatic realignments, and the role of outside powers. Missing are the economic foundations of a...

Melvin Durai One of the most captivating moments at this year’s FIFA World Cup occurred after Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the round of 16. Head coach Jesse Marsch drew his players into a circle on the field and praised them for taking...

By Michael R. Bloomberg & Teresa Ribera In the global fight against climate change, there has been no shortage of targets and commitments. But people ultimately judge progress by what they experience in their daily lives. And nowhere is the impact of climate action more...