Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

The Greek term ‘Euthanasia’ means a painless death. Euthanasia embodies several facets , from active (introducing something to cause demise) to passive (discontinuing treatment); voluntary (consent) to involuntary (consent from guardian) and physician’s assistance (where a physician prescribes the medicine and patient or the third party administers the medication to cause demise]. Arguments of advocates […]

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

The Indian entertainment industry is undergoing significant transformation. While cinemas continue to draw crowds with their larger-than-life action sequences, glamour, and visual extravagance, online streaming platforms are quietly reshaping the way stories are told. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar and Jio Cinema have gained acclaim for delivering Indian content—movies, series, and short films—that […]

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

Had supporters of Babri masjid in Ayodhya explored multiple options, Kiruna town in Sweden could have helped them resolve the vexed mosque-temple issue that resulted in thoughtless violence, disquiet and division in society. Kiruna, a Swedish town north of the Arctic Circle, is undergoing one of the most ambitious urban relocation projects in history due […]

Raj Sahab continues to rule our hearts!

19 Dec 2024 04:18 AM IST

He asked: Have you ever seen pictures speak?... and my answer was: Why would we keep them if they didn’t?

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

Now that the One Nation One Election bill—the 129th Amendment Bill to the Constitution—has been tabled in Parliament, it is time to give the proposal a serious look. It is sagacious to have sent the Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, and give a deadline of 90 days to complete the discussions. The plan to […]

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

The swift expansion of India’s gig economy represents a double-edged sword for millions of workers thronging a vulnerable yet opportunity-opening space. This expansion starkly contrasts with the Prime Minister’s vision of fostering employment generation, as GST authorities appear to undermine innovative models that create jobs without offering any government support or incentives. According to a […]

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

The dynamic nature of Elon Musk is remarkable and ever expanding, one of the most important aerospace engineers in the modern world who first started off his career in 1995 with the launch of Zip2 which he co-founded with his brother. Zip2 Corp carried out work in relation to online city travel that facilitated transportation; […]

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s political debut may have been delayed, but it has definitely made an impact. Soon after her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha – which interestingly enough was about the Constitution – she was back on her feet (on the floor of the House), this time to commemorate India’s win over Pakistan in […]

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

The recent death of Bangalore techie Atul Subhash is a tragic event that has sparked intense debate about gender-based laws in India. While it’s deeply concerning that the system and society collectively failed him, leading to such a drastic step, it would be a grave oversight to make sweeping statements about all women being “gold […]

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

20 Dec 2024 03:30 AM IST

Children’s social media usage has always been a contentious issue, with concerns about online safety, mental health challenges, and exposure to age-inappropriate content. Traditionally, this was seen as a problem for parents to address, with parental consent being enough for a child to access social media in many jurisdictions. However, Australia has now pioneered legislation […]