V. Venkateswara Rao

The author is an alumnus of IIM, Ahmedabad and a retired senior corporate professional.

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.

80 Years of Liberation of Auschwitz – Has the World Learnt Its Lessons?

"The act of remembering the evils of the past remains a vital task, and in so doing we inform our present and shape our...

Dr. Manmohan Singh – an Unusual Saviour and an Accidental Prime Minister

Former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. "India feels the absence of a PM with...

Assad Has Fled, What Next for Syria?

The dethroned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had all the makings of a 'reformer' when he took over power at the age of 34 in...

The Roman Wars and the Tech Wars

The history of Roman Empire and its legendary emperors like Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Nero Claudius Caesar etc. never fail to fascinate the public....

India’s Quest for Building a Formidable Military-Industrial Complex

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India and the chief guest at the inaugural session of Firstpost Defence Summit held in New Delhi in...

Poland Shows That Populists Are Not Invincible

The two most recent attempts to defeat populists in power in Hungary and Turkey failed. Moreover, the populist coalition won the election in Italy....

Oppenheimer and the Politics of Nuclear Proliferation

Oppenheimer, a blockbuster biographical film directed by Christopher Nolan, is showing on the big screen in many countries. Julius Robert Oppenheimer was an American...

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A Decade of Teacher Shortages in Tajikistan

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