Opinion

NEET Paper Leak: Implications for Digital Security

28 Aug 2024 02:43 AM IST

As the 2024 NEET paper controversy continues to impact students’ lives and jeopardise the future of more than 24 lakh students, it triggered discussions on how technology could potentially mitigate some of the security challenges in these high-stakes exams. However, the fact that the paper was leaked on the dark

Indian women: Rethink non-stick cookware and beware of Teflon flu

27 Aug 2024 06:26 AM IST

From the olden days, we have heard and learned that cooking in earthen pottery, brass utensils, etc was good for health. Even in some households, iron utensils were also used, which had many health benefits. However, over time, with technological advancements, our eating habits changed along with our utensils. Nowadays,

Philanthropy, is it a driver of social progress?

27 Aug 2024 06:19 AM IST

Philanthropy, fundamentally the practice of promoting the welfare of others through charitable donations and actions aimed at improving the quality of life, spans a wide range of activities including monetary contributions, volunteering, and advocacy for social causes. This practice, while ancient in its origins, has evolved significantly over time, reflecting

WIll BSP’s reservation plank pay off?

27 Aug 2024 06:12 AM IST

The by-election of 10 assembly seats in UP may be another test case of new strategy of BSP politics. The result of 2024 parliamentary election may be read in multiple ways. First of all, it is being read as sign and indication of a’ new churning’ which is taking place

Speculation over Vinesh Phogat’s Political Debut

26 Aug 2024 04:05 AM IST

Without doubt, Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who was arbitrarily disqualified from the Paris Olympics, after she was poised to get a crucial medal for India, is the darling of the entire country. The Haryana grappler has conducted herself with unmatched dignity and grace and her statement after her return from

Why are temples under attack?

26 Aug 2024 04:00 AM IST

The recent spate of coordinated attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh has once again thrust the issue of the systematic destruction of Hindu religious institutions into sharp focus. Since 1990 alone, over 4,000 temples have been razed by Islamic fundamentalists in Bangladesh, and such attacks have been similarly recorded in

When admiration for Indira led to hijacking of a plane

26 Aug 2024 03:55 AM IST

The man who had hijacked an Indian airlines Lucknow-Delhi-Kolkata flight to protest against Morarji Desai government’s “vindictiveness” against Indira Gandhi died in Luckow last week professing to be a life-long Congressman. Bhola Nath Pandey breathed last on Friday, August 23, 2024 aged, 71. Priyanka Gandhi condoled his death on twitter

Congress Eyes Victory In Haryana

24 Aug 2024 00:46 AM IST

With the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has been power in Haryana for the past ten years, attempting to battle anti-incumbency as well as internal dissensions, the Congress is all set to wrest power in the State. In fact, the grand old party is perhaps for the first time, very well

Will Indian ports Match Global Standards?

24 Aug 2024 00:39 AM IST

India’s port sector is at a pivotal moment in its development. As the nation seeks to solidify its status as a global trade leader, the question arises: will Indian ports meet the rigorous global standards, or will they lag? Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has

The Dawn In J&K

24 Aug 2024 00:33 AM IST

The formation of the two new Union Territories of J&K and Leh and the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago has been the most momentous achievement since Independence. This has been possible only because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has rejuvenated and resurged Indian unity, development and pride

Strengthening Strategic Ties: The Evolution of India-Poland Defence Cooperation

23 Aug 2024 06:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Poland in August 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between India and Poland. This visit highlights the growing importance of bilateral ties, especially in the defence and strategic sector. Historically, India and Poland have maintained a robust relationship, particularly in military

Future of content creation: How AI content detectors are shaping the industry

23 Aug 2024 06:12 AM IST

In today’s world of digital dominance, every second there is a new technology and platform being generated for enabling the users to have a convenient processing. These technologies are becoming largely dependent on artificial technologies and one of the most recent, trending examples of these is the AI content tools.