Opinion

New BJP president likely after Vijay Dashmi

07 Oct 2024 02:24 AM IST

There is strong speculation in political circles that the Bharatiya Janata Party may soon get a new president. The extended tenure of the present incumbent JP Nadda was to be over by June end but he has been continuing in his position since there has been no decision on his

Illegal Immigration Issue in Jharkhand: A Critical National Concern

07 Oct 2024 02:20 AM IST

In 2017, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a crucial directive to all states, emphasizing the need to identify and verify the presence of Rohingya refugees and other illegal immigrants. The directive arose from national security concerns and the growing recognition of illegal immigration as a threat, particularly to

BJP Fails To Make It Jats Vs Non-Jats Contest In Haryana

05 Oct 2024 04:20 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party that has been in power in Haryana for the last ten years, is struggling for survival in the ongoing Assembly polls, largely because its tried and tested formula of pitting Jats Vs Non Jats, does not appear to be succeeding. In fact, the contest is now

Candid Classification Of Conference Creatures

05 Oct 2024 04:16 AM IST

In the last six months, I have attended four national conferences on plastic surgery and aesthetic sciences- an exemplification of ‘overdose’. I could have attended one every fortnight- there were so many of them on varying topics. A few days ago, a colleague of mine said in jest, ‘Someday, there

ISRAEL–HEZBOLLAH Conflict: A DANGEROUS MOMENT

05 Oct 2024 04:13 AM IST

Hassan Nasrallah assassination is a severe blow not only to Hezbollah but also to Iranian-backed proxies across the region. Hezbollah was Iran’s closest ally and critical deterrent force, the central pillar of Tehran’s “axis of resistance.” For Israel, his death was a bold escalatory step. His death and the limited

Ashok Tanwar’s tryst with Cong

04 Oct 2024 02:17 AM IST

Ashok Tanwar’s “home coming” must be a sweet music for both Sonia and Rahul Gandhi who have had special and personal bonding with the former Haryana Congress chief. Five years ago, Tanwar’s exit had pained and rattled the Gandhis. Sonia shares an emotional bond with Tanwar’s wife Avantika, that goes

Caught in the crossfire: Iran, Israel and the world’s strategic choices

04 Oct 2024 02:13 AM IST

The Iran-Israel conflict has once again escalated, raising concerns about the potential for a broader war in the Middle East. While Iran insists that it does not want a full-scale conflict, its actions seem contradictory, particularly in its attacks on Israel through proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israel, in

I wish Bapu could come back to us again!

04 Oct 2024 02:07 AM IST

How well does our younger generation know Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi?

Influence of Gandhian philosophy on Indian Constitution: A legacy of justice, equality and self-governance

03 Oct 2024 02:48 AM IST

With the moral basics, socio-political thoughts, and grassroots activism perfectly blended together, Gandhian philosophy has significantly influenced the framing of the Indian Constitution. Mahatma Gandhi or Father of the Nation found and advocated truth, non-violence, self-reliance, equality, and simplicity. The lives of individuals-a comprehensive expression of all these attributes-widened the

Shifting Focus: Beyond High-Profile Cases, A Broader Crisis of Abuse

03 Oct 2024 02:41 AM IST

The recent rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata has once again ignited national outrage, as protests and demands for justice sweep across India. The brutality of this crime has understandably shaken the country’s conscience, thrusting the issue of sexual violence into the spotlight. However, while it’s necessary

Silent healer: Meditation and its effects on treating substance abuse

02 Oct 2024 03:16 AM IST

Addiction has become a public health crisis today, affecting millions of lives worldwide. Synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl have worsened the concern, leading to devastating consequences. According to a WHO report, 80% of drug-related deaths in 2019 were linked to opioids, with 25% attributed to overdoses. While traditional treatment methods

Listening to conscience seems Rahul’s mantra

02 Oct 2024 03:13 AM IST

Veteran Narain Dutt Tiwari had a dictum, “Suno Sabki karo apni” [ listen to every shade of opinion and do whatever you want]. Years later, Rahul Gandhi has started practising Tiwari’s maxim. The selection of new Youth Congress chief to replace an overage B V Srinivas gave a glimpse of