Author: Jishnu Goswami

Google Big Brother is watching you! We live in a hyper-connected world now. If you buy a new Android phone, Big Brother is watching you! We live in a hyper-connected world now. If you buy a new Android phone, Most phones compulsively connect your phone to your Google account.  Is it useful? Yes, absolutely. But can it be harmful? Yes! Absolutely!  For a long time, academicians have repeatedly said that the government and different corporations actively spy on people. But people could not even fathom the reach of such institutions until Edward Snowden blew the whistle about illegal surveillance programs…

In November 2021, the Biden administration passed a 1 trillion dollar bill for refurbishing American infrastructure, and recently 3 days ago Biden administration passed another bill that reduces the cost of prescription drugs for the common population. And even though these bills will help the common population, Biden is continually criticized by many Americans. Right from the start, President assumed power at one of the most tumultuous times in the United States. Soon after Biden won and became the president of the United States after defeating Donald Trump in the elections – thousands of protestors with ties to right-wing politics,…

After the Taliban seizes control of Afghanistan after 40 years of foreign occupation the country run into multitudes of social, economic and political problems as they run out of funds to keep the country afloat. In the midst of such a crisis, Kabul was rocked by a massive explosion in a mosque killing at least 20, Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) claimed responsibility for the attack.    After approximately 40 years of foreign occupation, Afghanistan is in the hands of the same forces that the US and its allies have been fighting against, The Taliban. And even though Afghanistan…

Amidst Sri Lanka’s socio-political and socio-economic crisis, it is being subjected to the game of China territorial domination. Even though Chinese officials have time and time again emphasized that Yuan Wang 5 is a scientific research ship and no countries will be harmed Indian and American governments are sceptical about the ship boarding so close to Indian Territory.  The American Intelligence services have been providing information to India-Sri Lanka about the possible threat that can be caused by Yuan Wang 5. While the Chinese official has stressed time and time again that it is a ship that is used for…

While the China – Taiwan crisis reached a new flashpoint after the arrival of US representative Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan and Washington made it clear that they support Taiwan’s right to self-defense and not its independence –  yet the messages from Washington has been confusing.  Developments so far The China-Taiwan saga still continues as the pressure is building up on all three sides. Last week a conflict started with Nancy Pelosi coming to Taipei for a ‘pre-set conference’ about human rights.   Also, China has repeatedly violated the Taiwanese airspace threatening the sovereignty of the Nation and posing a national…

As the temperature reaches above 35℃ and UK faces record temperature in the last 25 years, the British population are still finding it hard to believe the possible connection between the temperatures and climate change. While over the Thames, France’s South-Western forests burn to a crisp as European firefighters join forces to control the Fire which is now described as “an ogre, a monster”. As the temperatures soar in UK and people trying to live amidst an ongoing water crisis and a drought, people’s disbelief in Climate Change is still intact. And amidst the soaring temperatures, while people melt in…

Following the Mar-a-Lago raid by the FBI, it has become the target of many republican outrages and threats of a ‘civil war’ by Trump supporters. While the FBI has repeatedly said that the raid was a warranted search, many republican and Trump supporters perceive this as a conspiracy, some even rooting into ‘deep state’ ideas. Following the Mar-a-Lago raid, the FBI has become a target of scrutiny and threats in its own country. While the FBI has repeatedly claimed that the raid was not politically motivated, republican skeptics think otherwise. Yes, the FBI does have the right to carry on…

After the hasty exit of the American and British forces from Afghanistan, the political structure and the social structure had a radical change with the Taliban seizing control of the land, its resources and foreign military assets that were left behind by the occupation forces. Now armed with all the power and resources of Afghanistan, the political inexperience of the Taliban are beginning to appear. Afghanistan has been a war-torn country for almost four decades and most of it was against foreign military deployments. Afghanistan until now had no unified military force like other nations, rather the country is divided…

The Chinese economy is slowing down. Experts suggest that the time of extensive economical growth is over for China. As it’s on the brink of losing the source of ⅓ of the Chinese economy – property and real estate business. Amidst the multiple measures taken by the Chinese government, people are continuing with their chants – “Construction stops, mortgage stops. Deliver homes and get repaid!” Housing Crisis is not an unfamiliar term for us. The moment we say housing crisis, it brings back memories of the 2007 housing market crash. That led to a domino effect on the economy leading to…

The China-Taiwan saga continues as China decided to extend its live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan. Taiwanese military officials have confirmed that Chinese warships and aircraft have essentially created a blockade under the guise of a live-fire drill, violating their sovereign airspace. They also said that Taiwan does not seek war but they are ready to respond to Chinese aggression. Highlights:- China Launched live-fire drills on Aug. 4 upon the arrival of US Representative Nancy Pelosi in Taipei China accuses the US to violate the “One-China” policy. The US acknowledges Taiwan’s right to self-defense but not Independence. China launches ballistic missiles…