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*By Dr Devan History is often shaped by the choices of nations and their leaders — choices that determine not only borders and alliances but also the destiny of generations. Ukraine, a land once known for its fertile fields, thriving industries, and cultural grace, stands today as a tragic example of how geopolitical miscalculations can devastate a once-peaceful nation. If Ukraine had chosen to remain aligned with Russia — of which it was once an inseparable part — rather than seeking Western protection, the war that ravaged its lands might never have occurred. Instead, it could have continued as the “breadbasket of Europe,” a paradise of prosperity and stability. Shared not only borders but blood, faith, and culture: For centuries, Ukraine and Russia shared not only borders but blood, faith, and culture. The roots of their civilisation trace back to the medieval state of Kievan Rus, the cradle of both Russian and Ukrainian identity. Their histories are deeply intertwined, with shared...

Bengaluru: The glory of India being self-sufficient in foodgrain production and the present hyped claim of the country being a food bowl to the whole world soon looks to be a mirage, if the present trend of growers drifting towards commercial crops continues at the same pace. Dr K M Avaradi, Principal of the KLE Society's Shri Channagirishwar Prasadik Arts, Science and D D Shirol Commerce College, Mahalingpur in Bagalkote district, fears that the day of India being forced to import foodgrains is not far off. He is a postgraduate in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Agricultural Sciences(UAS), Dharwad, and Ph D in Economics from the Karnataka University, Dharwad. Dr K M Avaradi is quite vocal and forthright in his assertions on the present peasants' predicament. In an informal interaction, Dr K M Avaradi didn't mince words to dwell upon the present crisis entangling the farming community. Excerpts from the same: Q: How do you view the overall economic situation of...