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TopicSafdar Hashmi

Topic: Safdar Hashmi

Safdar Hashmi’s first major play wanted ‘people to vote Communist’. Thousands turned up in UP

Anjum Katyal -
In 'Safdar Hashmi: Towards Theatre for a Democracy', Anjum Katyal chronicles the contributions of a politically charged artiste to Indian Theatre.

Safdar Hashmi took theatre to the streets—‘He fought our battles for us’

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Hashmi's JANAM emerged as a trailblazer in street theatre. ‘We have to perform plays and we have to do it among the working class people,’ he said.

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Economy

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

Magdalena Del Valle -
The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

Defence

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Sushovan Chakraborty -
Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

National Interest

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Shekhar Gupta -
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.

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