Opinion

Bridging the gap: The Right to Education Act from policy to practice

26 Oct 2024 04:23 AM IST

The Right to Education Act: From Policy to Reality Education is recognized internationally as a fundamental factor in the empowerment of people and national development. That understanding finally took the form of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 passed for India mandating free and compulsory education to children between

IS IT THE END OF TWO-STATE SOLUTION?: ISRAEL– HAMAS’S NEVER ENDING CONFLICT

26 Oct 2024 04:19 AM IST

The outcome of the war in Gaza is already clear. Israel is so strong relative to Hamas that it can both defeat Hamas and establish almost any new security structure in Gaza that Israel wants. It does face limited threat from attacks by Palestinians in Israel and in the West

Aligning workplace design with organisational vision: strategies for the leadership team

25 Oct 2024 03:01 AM IST

Is your office a mere backdrop, or a dynamic engine driving your company’s aspirations? Aligning workplace design with your organisational vision is a strategic imperative for leadership teams seeking to unlock peak performance, innovation, and a thriving company culture. This alignment cannot be imposed from the top down but must

Priyanka Gandhi, a harbinger of hope for Cong

25 Oct 2024 02:57 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi is confident of her victory from Wayanad. In the past, she has often leaned on Lord Krishna who had said, “The meaning of Karma is in the intention. The intention behind the action is what matters. Those who are motivated only by desire for the fruits of action

Beyond the Filters and AI-generated Avatars: Beautify your Soul-craft

25 Oct 2024 02:54 AM IST

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.” -Frida Kahlo A friend’s Facebook post recently grabbed my attention, a stunning AI-generated portrait, shining youthful energy and flawless beauty. Though my friend’s natural appeal is magnet like and irrefutable with good moral conduct, this digital avatar made

The Haryana victory

24 Oct 2024 01:09 AM IST

The Haryana victory for the BJP was a reflection of the unanimous voice of the people who were well aware of the great strides the Modi government had made regarding every facet of development, for the people. The people of Haryana were also aware that PM Modi had set a

India must not let guard down on China

24 Oct 2024 01:07 AM IST

The latest border agreement between India and China on patrolling the Line of Actual Control between Depsang and Demchok, leading to disengagement by both sides and thus restoring the 2020 status quo, may come across as a thaw in India-China relations, but it does not mean that the China threat

Freezing and thawing of relations

24 Oct 2024 01:02 AM IST

India’s relations with Canada are at their lowest point while Jaishankar’s visit to Pakistan sparks hope

Unveiling of The Lady Justice Statue: Break away from old traditions

23 Oct 2024 03:43 AM IST

In a symbolic shift, a new statue of the Lady of Justice has been unveiled at the Supreme Court, aturing significant changes to its traditional form. The blindfold, which typically symbolises impartiality, has been removed, and the Indian Constitution has replaced the sword in the statue’s left hand. Additionally, the Lady of Justice

The importance of Maharashtra Elections

23 Oct 2024 03:34 AM IST

If winning Haryana was important for the BJP then Maharashtra holds the same existential significance for the INDIA bloc and particularly the Congress party. If you recall the BJP came out of the Lok Sabha polls with a significant decrease in its numbers giving hope to the Opposition that it

BRICS Summit 2024: Crossroads to emerging Global order of East-South alliance

23 Oct 2024 03:31 AM IST

The 16th meeting of the councils of the head of the Government of BRICS organization is being held in Kazan city of Russia from 22 to 24th October 2024 under the presidency of Russia being the host country. The theme for the BRICS Summit 2024 is Emerging Technologies and Sustainable

Toxic co-dependency masquerading as true love

22 Oct 2024 02:05 AM IST

Romeo-Juliet, Heer-Ranjha, Sohni-Mahiwal – what is the recurrent theme in all these love stories which have been glorified as the pinnacle of true love? The common thread is that these lovers loved each other so much that they could not live without each other. These tales have been passed down