New Low in Parliamentary Democracy

21 Dec 2024 04:51 AM IST

Although the winter session of Parliament ended on Friday, yet the events that took place a day earlier leading to verbal exchanges between the treasury members and the Opposition following injuries to at least three MPs, should make our political class to introspect. Never before have such scenes been witnessed

Bengaluru techie’s suicide raises issue of misuse of Section 85 of the BNS, and a need to relook into the BNS laws

21 Dec 2024 04:47 AM IST

Marriages in India are considered a highly revered union, which is believed to unite together not just two individuals, but two families as well. But unfortunately, due to the rise of materialistic mindsets among the people of today, this sacred bond is getting tarnished. Just to fulfil their greed or

Understanding the tragedy of Atul Subhash: Perspectives and lessons

21 Dec 2024 04:24 AM IST

Psychological perspective The suicide of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash in Bangalore has shocked and angered the nation. It is disturbing that someone would feel so tormented and hopeless, allegedly due to domestic violence by his ex-spouse. Without prematurely assigning blame, let us examine this tragedy through psychological, historical, legal, and

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

CTRL Movie depiction: An Eye Opener to AI chills

20 Dec 2024 03:25 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

Relocation option in mosque-temple issue may have resolved it amicably

20 Dec 2024 03:22 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

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?

Political consensus needed for implementing ONOE

19 Dec 2024 04:12 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

Imposing taxes on innovation risks Golden Goose and the gig

19 Dec 2024 04:09 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

Elon Musk’s Starship: Redefining space exploration and sustainability

18 Dec 2024 01:57 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

PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA IS IN THE HOUSE

18 Dec 2024 01:53 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

Double-Edged Sword: Complexities of Gender-based Laws in India

18 Dec 2024 01:51 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