News & Voices
See the evolving global geopolitical landscape through our lens and uncover the forces transforming the world around us
It’s never too late to stop drinking
People with cirrhosis risk liver failure, causing fluid build-up, confusion & bleeding. But quitting alcohol alongside treatment can significantly improve prognosis and chances of survival
War chaos: How it’s upending global aviation, grounding Gulf giants
GCC carriers face a severe setback as airspace closures, rising costs & shifting passenger preferences disrupt operations and challenge their long-standing dominance in global aviation
War headwinds: Can global real estate market sustain 2025 growth?
Investment volumes increased by 8.2% year-on-year in 2025, marking a return to growth after a prolonged downturn triggered by aggressive monetary tightening
Beyond the wheel: Global mobility shift is changing how we see cars
As the world rethinks how it moves amid climate pressure & urban growth, new survey reveals a striking divide: West remains deeply car-dependent, developing nations embracing sustainability
World on edge of wider war, warns UN chief Guterres
Conflicts do not end on their own; they end when leaders choose dialogue over destruction. That choice still exists... and it must be made now, he says
$1 trillion cyber threat lurking inside global finance
IMF data shows cyber risks and fraud surging worldwide, with India emerging as a high-growth, high-risk digital economy where vulnerabilities are rising alongside financial innovation
Don’t fear the market correction, analyze it
As war-triggered geopolitical tensions rattle markets, sharp investors pivot, not panic, using volatility, sector rotation & strategic hedging to protect capital and position for recovery
Rising South: Powering India’s growth with 30% GDP
The region, which accounts for 40% of India's exports, leads through innovation, manufacturing and renewable energy, says CII report
Sirens over the skyline: Is GCC’s 'Goldilocks' property era over?
From record-breaking surges to a ‘bunker economy’, the Gulf’s real estate market, specially Dubai’s, faces a brutal 2026 reality check as geopolitical tensions spark massive re-rating
From Naxalbari to ‘Naxal-Free’: The guns fall silent, finally
Govt declares end of Naxalism as Home Minister cites 88% violence drop, zero affected districts, and success of SAMADHAN strategy, marking historic internal security milestone
The monopsony menace and widening wage gap: An ILO study
The study reveals how dominant firms stifle competition for workers, driving down wages and deepening inequality by stripping employees of their power to bargain
Why’s this census different from all earlier ones?
It breaks away from the past. Ending a 15-year lag, India’s first digital census targets the 'data vacuum' with mobile tech, a historic caste count, and recognition of evolving social realities