In a month defined by upheaval and uncertainty, April 2025 has delivered a cascade of monumental events that have reshaped the global landscape. From escalating trade wars to catastrophic natural disasters, from the profound loss of a spiritual leader to violent conflicts and terrorist attacks, the world has been gripped by stories of crisis, resilience, and consequence. These developments have not only dominated headlines but also sparked urgent debates about the future of economies, societies, and international relations. Here are the five biggest stories that have defined this turbulent month. 1. Trump’s Tariffs Ignite Global Economic FirestormPresident Donald Trump’s bold trade moves, including a 10% tariff on all imports starting April 5 and a briefly imposed...

It's just a tale of a ‘girl’… Well, what a jolly little tale this is! Picture this: a wee lass born in the rather fancy-sounding "princely state of Tripura" (sounds like something from a fairy tale, doesn't it?). Until the ripe old age of four, she was living the dream, surrounded by more relatives than you could shake a stick at - pishis, kakus, thakumas, jethus and whatnot. A proper family circus, if you ask me! Her father, a rather important chap at the State Bank of India, suddenly gets shipped off to West Bengal - absolutely chuffed, he was! So off they pop to Kolkata, our little protagonist, her parents, and sister in tow. Talk about...