here for a reciprocity model for visa fees. We pay (a lot of $) for visas to virtually every first world country - there is no guarantee of visa, entry even with a visa, or refund if refused. Not sure why we need to be subsidising first world vacations? Tourism will not save us.
Two panels showing John III of Portugal confirming the young Dharmapāla, the grandson of Bhuvanekabāhu VII, as successor to the throne of Kōṭṭē, detail from an ivory casket sent by Bhuvanekabāhu VII to John III of Portugal, early 1540s, Schatzkammer, Residenz, Munich.
People ask me all the time if I am "pro-Israel" because I am a Jew who has lived in Israel, and my answer is that being "pro-Israel" or being "pro-Palestine" or being a "Zionist" does not properly capture the nuance of thought most people do or should have about this issue. It…
Praggnanandhaa is the runner-up of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 🥈
Congratulations to the 18-year-old Indian prodigy on an impressive tournament! 👏
On his way to the final, Praggnanandhaa beat, among others, world #2 Hikaru Nakamura and #3 Fabiano Caruana! By winning the silver…
A bicycle thief was charmed mid-robbery by a golden retriever. He gave the pup belly rubs and even said "I love you" before fleeing. The golden significantly misunderstood the assignment, but we're giving them a 14/10 for at least delaying the situation
In emerging markets, a 10% dollar appreciation decreases economic output by 1.9% after 1 year & the drag lingers for 2½ years. The negative effects in advanced economies are smaller, peaking at 0.6% after one quarter & are largely gone in a year. More here:imf.org/en/Publication…
Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and…
Reliance Retail wants 100% of ownership of its shares & is issuing a buyback at ₹1,362 per share.
So, minority investors who lapped up shares at ₹2,000 & ₹3,000 are facing huge losses! 🤔👇🏼
This is Bama, Dinco, Elphaba, and Argus. They've been trying to take a family photo for the last 45 minutes. Really hard to remember if it's tongues out eyes open or tongues in eyes closed. 13/10 for all
When a political alliance is made best be honest about reasons instead of attempting to whitewash @DullasOfficial. He was part of Rajapaksa brand of ethno-nationalist, anti-minority politics & will likely be influenced by & protect Rajapaksas. Wld be naive to expect anything else
When a political alliance is made best be honest about reasons instead of attempting to whitewash @DullasOfficial. He was part of Rajapaksa brand of ethno-nationalist, anti-minority politics & will likely be influenced by & protect Rajapaksas. Wld be naive to expect anything else
The US system allowed a non-politician to rise to the highest office, but then it began to check his overreach, hold him accountable, and punish any incompetence or misbehavior.
None of these abilities exist in India’s parliamentary government. [my column]
The US system allowed a non-politician to rise to the highest office, but then it began to check his overreach, hold him accountable, and punish any incompetence or misbehavior.
None of these abilities exist in India’s parliamentary government. [my column]
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