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Bangladesh Elections and its Aftermath
January 18 , 2024 Amb Pankaj Saran
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Bangladesh’s elections have just been held on January 7. As anticipated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has returned back to power with a large majority. With this she starts her fifth term in office, the ...

Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Awami League , BNP , China , Ganges Water Treaty , India , Muslim Brotherhood , Rohingya , Sheikh Hasina

भारत-केन्या संबंध मजबूत और सामयिक
January 17 , 2024 Dr Rishi Gupta
Commentary Views: 773
महत्त्वपूर्ण यात्रा
केन्या के राष्ट्रपति विलियम रुतो अपनी दो दिवसीय यात्रा पर 04 दिसम्बर को भारत आए।राष्ट्रपति विलियम रूतो केन्याई राजनीति के एक अनुभवी राजनेता हैं जो वर्ष 2022 में राष्ट्रपति बनने से पहले केन्या के उप-राष्ट्रपति, गृह मंत्री, कृषि मंत्री और शिक्षा मंत्री के पद पर रह चुके हैं।

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Africa , India , India Kenya Ties , India-Africa , Kenya , President William Ruto

Climate Change in 2023: Has the World Reached an Inflection Point?
January 16 , 2024 Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 2060
Introduction
2023 was a watershed year for climate change. As record after record was broken that year, experts lamented that the world may have reached an inflection point. For example, CO2 levels in the atmosphere are projected to reach record levels of more than 40 billion tons, including nearly 37 billion tons from fossil fuels.

National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change

Tags : adaptation , carbon budget , Climate Change , COP28 , Extreme weather events , Loss and Damage Fund , mitigation

Swami Ji’s Karma Yoga : A Guide for Action
January 15 , 2024 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF
Commentary Views: 780
On the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, we remember him as one of the greatest icons for India, especially for the youth. His birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Youth Day. He ...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Duty , Karma Yoga , Vivekananda

The Unique Message of Swami Vivekananda
January 12 , 2024 Dr Arpita Mitra
Commentary Views: 930
Swami Vivekananda is yugacharya, the prophet of this age, not only for India but for the whole world. His message is the same as the eternal message of India, the sanatana dharma taught by the rishis (s...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Advaita , karma , mukti , Ramakrishna , rishis , Shakti , Swami Vivekananda , Vedanta

Swami Vivekananda: Illuminating Paths for a Transformative World
January 12 , 2024 Dr J.R. Bhatt, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Commentary Views: 1037
Every year we celebrate the life of Swami Vivekananda by remembering his works, ideals, eruditeness, and with fondness, purpose, and ideas to uplift human spirit and endeavour. At this 161st Birth Anniv...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Bhagvad Gita , India , National Youth Day , Parliament of Religions , Swami Vivekananda , Swamiji , Western ideas

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