Who does the government really serve? Is it designed to protect everyone equally, or do those with greater wealth inevitably enjoy greater influence? These questions […]
Category: Politics
The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soon
Britain was once regarded as one of the world’s most politically stable democracies, where prime ministers typically enjoyed years in office and governments usually lasted […]
Quote of the day by Plato: ‘Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least…’ – Greek philosopher on how ignorance can lead to true wisdom
Most people spend their lives searching for answers. We want certainty about our careers, relationships, beliefs, and the world around us. Yet some of history’s […]
Quote of the Day by John Lennon: ‘Peace is not something you wish for…’ – The habit that stops many people from finding what they seek
Have you ever wished for a calmer life, a healthier relationship, or a less stressful workplace, only to find yourself facing the same frustrations day […]
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibility
What if is not an unavoidable fact of life but a problem that humanity has the power to solve? For generations, millions of people around […]
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and more
June 26 has witnessed pivotal moments in political history, global diplomacy, literature and governance. The date saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, laying […]
Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived…’ ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholar
Setbacks are undoubtedly frustrating, but they help us grow and make us resiliant. Difficult experiences often reveal inner strength, wisdom, and purpose that remain hidden […]
‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’
Chris Anderson is Ralf Dahrendorf Professor of European Politics and Society at the London School of Economics (LSE). Speaking with Srijana Mitra Das in ET […]