India’s latest coffee hub? Beans and brews offer new hope to Nagaland | Agriculture

Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha, Chumoukedima and Kohima, India — With its high ceilings, soft lighting and brown and turquoise blue cushioned chairs, Juro Coffee House has the appearance of a chic European cafe. Sitting right off India’s National Highway-2, which connects the northeastern states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, the cafe hosts a live roastery unit…

Afghanistan welcomes upgraded diplomatic ties with neighbouring Pakistan | Taliban News

Taliban government to follow Pakistan’s move to designate ambassador to Kabul as tensions between the two nations ease. Afghanistan has welcomed an upgrade in its diplomatic ties with Pakistan, signalling an easing of tensions between the South Asian neighbours. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said the charge d’affaires stationed in the Afghan capital,…

Think. Over the week

In the Editorial section, the recent tussle between the judiciary and the executive in the US over Trump’s tariffs and its implications for India were analysed. India overtaking Japan in nominal GDP was also commented upon and our Editorial argued that the euphoria must be tempered with reality. The early onset of monsoon and what…