Opinion

PICKING YOUR BATTLES

15 Jan 2025 02:45 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is under fire from his colleagues in the INDIA bloc for the warm welcome he gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s trip to the Valley recently. The PM was there to inaugurate the 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal

‘Mental retardation’ to ‘intellectual disability’: Terminological change that remains ignored

15 Jan 2025 02:42 AM IST

Disability is regarded as that component of human existence which results due to the impairments that affect a person’s social outlook. There is a lack of ability to take part in the routine and societal affairs at an equal level with others. The concept of disability received comprehensions of various

Viksit Bharat and Vivekananda’s Thoughts

15 Jan 2025 02:16 AM IST

Narendranath Dutt, also known as Swami Vivekananda, was born on Makar Sankranti day. It was also January 12. The Makara Sankranti marks the beginning of a transformation in nature. This birth also brought about a change in the nature of our country. That is why January 12 became National Youth

The short-sighted policies on VAT and tax hikes in Bangladesh

14 Jan 2025 02:13 AM IST

The recent decision to raise taxes on over a hundred products has sparked widespread concern among the general public. At a time when inflation is soaring and economic conditions are worsening, the introduction of these measures has further strained the financial capacity of ordinary citizens. This increase in taxation, which

Navigating US Political Shift: Lessons for India from Trump Era

14 Jan 2025 02:03 AM IST

With Donald Trump now back in the White House, India stands at a pivotal juncture, facing both opportunities and challenges that will unfold during the earliest days of his administration. Trump’s previous tenure left a lasting mark on U.S.-India relations, shaped by a highly transactional approach and a penchant for

The Khuranas make an electoral comeback

13 Jan 2025 02:57 AM IST

The last time the Bharatiya Janata Party won the Delhi Assembly polls was in 1993, and at that time Madan Lal Khurana, one of the tallest leaders of the capital had spearheaded its campaign. Khurana had quit office in February, 1996,to express solidarity with Lal Krishan Advani, who had been

Digital arrest: Need for vigilance, awareness, robust security

13 Jan 2025 02:40 AM IST

In the age of digital transformation, where every aspect of our lives has an online presence, the threat of cybercrime has escalated dramatically. Among the many sophisticated forms of cybercriminal activities, digital arrest has emerged as one of the most devastating and invasive. Digital arrest refers to the scenario where

Why did Bhagwat Ji have to say this?

13 Jan 2025 02:38 AM IST

Hindu ya Muslim ke ahsasaat ko mat chhediye, Apni kursi ke liye jazbat ko mat chhediye! Hum mein koi Hun, koi Shak, koi Mongol hai, Dafn hai jo baat, ab us baat ko mat chhediye! Gar galtiyan Babar ki thi, Jumman ka ghar phir kyun jale? Aise nazuk waqt mein

75 years of Constitution: Reflections on legal education, democratic values

11 Jan 2025 02:08 AM IST

The 75th anniversary of the Constitution of India, celebrated on November 26, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the journey of the world’s largest democracy. This occasion not only commemorates the adoption of a document that has shaped the nation’s identity but also serves as a reflection on the evolution

Maha Kumbh: Tech will address challenges of scale, safety and sustainability

11 Jan 2025 02:02 AM IST

One of the rarest, exceptional Maha Kumbh Mela is set to take off on 13th, January and ends on 26th, February with Maha Shivaratri amounting to 44 days in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh. It takes place once for every 144 years, and is ordained by a rare alignment of four

Use of ai in electioneering and its rising concerns

10 Jan 2025 00:52 AM IST

John F. Kennedy famously said, “The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.” In this age, voters are expected to not just know who the candidates are but also have a critical understanding of a niche concept like artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications

Stop objectification of women anatomy: Cheesy cheek politics

10 Jan 2025 00:48 AM IST

BJP’s Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri’s remark of making Kalkaji’s roads like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s cheeks is being criticized and condemned as “sexist” and “misogynistic”. By calling it just sexist and misogynistic people are mitigating the gravity of it to just civilizational wrong or misdemeanor. On one hand it shows people’s

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