On Friday, May 9th, Russia rallied a large number of statesmen from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe at Red Square to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Victory Day, much to the dismay of the US-led collective West.
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Geopolitics
What is India contemplating as the most suitable retaliatory measure to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack? How realistic are its goals?
The Trump-Netanyahu nexus isn't merely creating roadblocks on the way to finalise a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, but trying to reshape the region's politics.
As American tariffs reshape global trade, Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam reveals Beijing's strategy to maintain export growth
What's happening in Syria after Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed? Is it a unification process or an attempt to Balkanise the country?
Deep dives
Trump's China tariffs of 145% can't scare Beijing; a diplomat asserted that posting a video of Mao Zedong
During Modi's Sri Lanka visit, India's prime minister offers economic inducements, but Colombo pursues a balanced foreign policy
As South Asia's would-be hegemon attends the Bangkok BIMSTEC summit, The East Post examines how a decade of Hindu nationalist foreign policy has left India increasingly isolated from its neighbours.
As the US president launches a global trade war, world leaders are quick to condemn—except for a peculiar trio. The East Post examines how Modi's unusual acquiescence is trading India's economic interests for personal political capital.
Politics
Modi lauds ISKCON's contributions to service, education, and faith while subtly addressing Bangladesh’s accusations of the organisation inciting unrest among Hindus.
The Mahakumbh is a gala event funded by the Uttar Pradesh government after Deep Diwali. But what's the source of the money?
From flawed tax regime to the issue of migration, which is rendering Kannadigas in the minority, what paved the way to the Karnataka reservation bill and the controversy around it.
Modi’s silence on Manipur finally ended in the Parliament, although it didn’t come with any tectonic shift but the usual lambasting of the Congress party.
Economy
As civilian tolls rise with India-Pakistan military conflict escalating across the LoC and international border, who is benefitting from the war?
Trump's China tariffs of 145% can't scare Beijing; a diplomat asserted that posting a video of Mao Zedong
As the US president launches a global trade war, world leaders are quick to condemn—except for a peculiar trio. The East Post examines how Modi's unusual acquiescence is trading India's economic interests for personal political capital.
Chinese AI start-up Zhipu AI launched its new AI model AutoGLM Rumination, which has the potential to disrupt the industry.
Society
Amid Israel's aggression on Gaza, the left-wing Palestinian resistance group PFLP called for workers' solidarity on International Labour Day in Palestine.
The International Working Women's Day has been turned into a capitalist celebration, a reason why there has been no discussion on the Palestinian women's future.
The RG Kar Medical College rape and murder sparks a nationwide outcry, yet other alarming cases are overshadowed. How does politics shape justice?
Understanding how Islamophobia has been spread among Kolkata's Bengali Bhadralok community over decades, which bolstered the Hindutva camp in West Bengal.
Culture
The Chinese film industry has transformed from "chaser" to "leader," with 2025's Spring Festival box-office reaching 10.5 billion yuan, surpassing North America as the world's largest market.
On the 225th birth anniversary of Alexander Pushkin, a competition was organised for Russian and African journalists on great personalities in the history of Russian-African relations.
Art as resistance, from Palestinian ballads to anti-colonial paintings, reveals deep truths and inspires global solidarity against oppression.
The conspicuous silence of the celebrities on Gaza genocide contrasts starkly with Met Gala's glamour, sparking online movements to divest their power.
Editorial
India's press freedom index improved on the World Press Freedom Day, but did the situation change?
Is JD Vance's India tour a crucial one for India-US relations, especially in view of the ongoing bilateral trade talks?
52% of Ukrainians now favour peace with territorial concessions. Trump’s ceasefire plan for Russia-Ukraine conflict could reshape Europe—but at what cost to Kiev's future?
President Dissanayake got exactly what he wanted in the Sri Lanka national elections — the massive victory for NPP. But now can he deliver on his promises?
Under Narendra Modi, despite reiterating India's stance regarding a two state solution, New Delhi has moved far away from Mahatma Gandhi's stand on Palestine, which can jeopardise its long-term interests in the Arab world.
Law
Hamas's appeal in the UK against the ban on it exhibits the West's hypocrisy regarding the anti-colonial struggles in the Global South.
Education
The ragging incident in Jadavpur University, which resulted in the death of Swapnadeep Kundu has opened a pandora's box, students allege.
The Karnataka government has decided to scrap the NEP 2020, which the erstwhile BJP government adopted, and adopt a state education policy.
Jadavpur University student death case leads to the formation of a high-level committee that will investigate the lapses in the system.
Gujarat state board (GSHSEB) class 10 results are declared today. 64.62% of students have passed. Learn here how to check the results online.
Madhya Pradesh state board results for class 10, 12 will be released today. Learn how to check the results and download marksheet here.