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Frying up fries and lies in US politics

In a curious twist of political theatre, Donald Trump has sparked a ‘war of the fries.’ This isn’t about policy debates but rather a fast-food face-off. The former US president plans to fry fries at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim that she worked at the chain in 1983….

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Opposition’s Misguided Criticism of the Musi River Revival Project

The proposed Musi River revival project spearheaded by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has ignited heated opposition, particularly regarding its estimated cost of Rs. 10,000 crore. But the fierce criticism directed at the project seems largely misplaced and ill-considered, revealing a deeper political opportunism rather than genuine concern for public welfare. While the opposition…

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India’s development journey deeply intertwined with environmental conservation: EAM

New Delhi: India’s development journey is “deeply intertwined” with environmental conservation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday and lauded tribal communities for their role in protecting biodiversity. He was speaking at an event held at the India Habitat Centre here to mark the inauguration of a tribal art exhibition — ‘Silent Conversation: From…

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