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The Rise of Zohran Mamdani and the Left Wing Populism in the US- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Last week, Zohran Mamdani was the Mayor-elect of New York City, the heart of US Capitalism, Wall Street, and its Financial Capital. He will be the first Muslim, Indian-origin, South Asian, and the second-youngest mayor of the city. The victory of Zohran Mamdani in NYC had raised questions on the future of the Democratic Party. This podcast episode will dive into how and why Zohran Mamdani won in the New York City Mayoral Election, and what the future of the democratic party will be, and what is the status of Left-Wing Populism in the USA is.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Milan C Varghese  is a final-year law student who pays close attention to policy, politics, law, and the economy. He likes working through ideas in a clear, practical way, with a focus on how they play out in real life. Known across the Kerala Model United Nations circuit for his engaging debates and policy insights, Milan combines his lega...

The Rise of Non-West: Towards A Multi-Polar World- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! For decades, precisely 75 years, the United States led the world, shaping politics, economy, and culture. This aspect is changing. The rise of non-Western countries- China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Brazil has led to a decline in the generally understood Western-led Liberal/Rules-Based Order. With contemporary issues like protectionism, the rise of illiberal democracies, alternative politics, the Ukraine War, Gaza, and much more, we are experiencing a new type of geopolitics, like we have never seen before. This episode, hence, comprehensively tries to cover various subthemes under the road to multipolarity.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Siddharth S- is  currently working in IT, where he enjoys solving complex problems and building practical solutions. Beyond technology and solutions, he is deeply passionate about geopolitics, history, and philosophy, often drawing connections between global d...

News Capsule For The Month of September 2025

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  Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Bibin Ashok’s ‘Onam Mood’ sets the tone for this year’s festive celebrations. Kerala celebrated Onam festival. UDF opposes the government-backed Ayyappa Summit and refuses to attend it. Emirates celebrates Onam with a special festive menu on flights to Kerala.  KSRTC adds extra holiday buses from the end of the month.  Kerala govt seeks to legalise traditional agricultural sports; Clears draft bill. Kerala Urban Conclave provides 300 suggestions for the state’s urban policy.  Plastic mementos draw flak at urban conclave.  Kochi to host the 25th anniversary of the India International Tea Convention.  Catholic Church hits back against Organiser article.  Kochi collector orders disbursal of 6 months’ advance rent to Chander Kunj residents. Cicada...