SOCIETY TRENDS

Poonam Sharma The United States has reportedly strengthened its naval presence in the Gulf by sending a third aircraft carrier to the region, a move that underscores growing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The deployment has drawn…

Poonam Sharma The world is watching with bated breath as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its tenth day. What began on February 28 with the targeted assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has now spiraled…

New Delhi, March 9: Senior journalist Indrani Sarkar was among ten women journalists from across India honoured at a special programme organised by the Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA) on the occasion of…

Poonam Sharma  1. From Structural Engineer to Urban Disruptor Balen Shah’s journey from a controversial mayor to a potential Prime Ministerial candidate marks a seismic shift in Nepal’s political landscape. Unlike the seasoned bureaucrats…

Poonam Sharma The resonance of heavy silence in the Oval Office is usually a precursor to a storm. President Donald Trump sat across from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the air wasn't just thick with the usual diplomatic tension—it was…

Poonam Sharma The recent statement by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering apologies to neighboring countries for missile attacks and vowing a cessation of hostilities "unless attacked from there," marks a pivotal moment in the…

Vikash Ranjan, Tokyo Every year, International Women’s Day reminds us to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and the work that still lies ahead. While many initiatives focus on empowering women through education,…

Poonam Sharma As tensions across West Asia continue to escalate, Iran has indicated a conditional willingness to abandon its nuclear programme if the United States presents what it describes as a “satisfactory alternative offer.” The…

Poonam Sharma  Modern warfare is increasingly defined not just by technology but by arithmetic. In a potential conflict between the United States and Iran, the decisive factor may not simply be which side has the most advanced weapons, but…

Poonam Sharma Education is not merely a policy sector. It is the spinal cord of a nation — the structure that holds together its intellect, identity and imagination. When that spine is strained, the tremors are felt far beyond classrooms.…