Opinion

From Shanbaug to Kolkata Horror: Unyielding Fight for Women’s Safety

19 Aug 2024 05:58 AM IST

Rape is one of the most heinous crimes against humanity. What has happened to the PG students of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata is utterly unacceptable. The autopsy report now reveals that the cause of death was strangulation, with clear signs of sexual assault. According to the information from

Natwar Singh, Erudite Scholar, Distinguished Diplomat and Disillusioned Politician

17 Aug 2024 07:38 AM IST

K.Natwar Singh, former Union Minister, distinguished diplomat and erudite scholar had a multi-faceted personality. A regular columnist with the Sunday Guardian, he was one of the most well-informed persons with unlimited anecdotes to narrate, that he could hold your attention for hours together. During the course of his assignments as

From Nirbhaya to Abhaya

17 Aug 2024 07:34 AM IST

Will it not be pertinent to state that from Nirbhaya to Abhaya nothing has changed in our country? The recent gruesome rape and murder case of a Kolkata based intern doctor has once again shaken the nation which has been in its hibernation since ages. We keep celebrating International Women’s

India Needs Global Manufacturing HOTSPOTS – A NON-ZERO Sum Game

17 Aug 2024 07:29 AM IST

As India charts its path to becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, it is crucial to shift focus from conventional trade agreements to more strategic manufacturing agreements. These agreements can serve as gateways to major global markets, fostering a non-zero-sum game where all parties benefit. This policy shift is not just

The Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Rumours’ True Story

16 Aug 2024 19:07 PM IST

The tragic demise of the Kolkata doctor has ignited a firestorm of public anger, primarily fueled by the relentless churning of social media. While the digital age offers unprecedented opportunities for activism, it also presents a myriad of challenges that can obscure the truth and hinder justice. Sensationalism or Scrutiny?

Budget for an Empowered and Developed India

16 Aug 2024 02:16 AM IST

India, now the world’s most populous nation with over 1.4 billion people, boasts a significant working-age demographic, with about 65 percent of its population between 15 and 64 years. Recognizing this demographic dividend, the Modi government has consistently focused on youth empowerment through initiatives like the Skill India Mission, StartUp

Salman Rushdie’s ‘Knife’

16 Aug 2024 01:32 AM IST

Salman Rushdie’s ‘Knife: Meditation After an Attempt Murder’ (2024) is a collection of autobiographical memoirs. He wrote the memoir after he was attacked on 12th August 2022 in New York where he lost his right eye in this attack. He dedicated this book to the men and women who saved

Quest for Freedom Post Independence

16 Aug 2024 01:24 AM IST

Swami Vivekananda’s statement on freedom, “Freedom is the song of the soul. The goal of each soul is freedom – mastery, freedom from the slavery of matter and thought, mastery of the internal and external,” emphasizes the universal pursuit of liberation. Seventy-seven years have passed since our nation gained independence,

RG Kar Incident Shakes The Entire Nation

15 Aug 2024 02:39 AM IST

The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has caused nationwide outrage not just because of the heinous nature of the crime, the barbarity involved, and the alleged attempts to cover up the crime, but also because it has touched

Vedas Amplify Love, Service And Sacrifice For Our Country

15 Aug 2024 02:35 AM IST

In India, spirituality and devotion (or Deva Bhakti) have never been separate from nationalism (or Rashtra Bhakti), says the global spiritual master, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Sanatan Dharma is the only culture that inspires us to love the nation, make sacrifices, and become a revolutionary when needed. This inspiration

Why Does India Matter To The Global Conservative Movement?

15 Aug 2024 02:31 AM IST

From July 08-10, Washington DC hosted the fifth edition of the National Conservatism Conference (NatCon 2024), a confluence of conservative thinkers, scholars, and public intellectuals from the West. This edition was particularly significant due to the participation of an Indian delegation in the conference for the first time. The conference

The Philosophy Of Bhagavadgita

14 Aug 2024 02:07 AM IST

P.V.Laxmiprasad is the author of this critical book on the philosophy of Bhagavadgita. This book is divided into chapters like Indian philosophy, Philosophy of Bhagavadgita and the conclusion befittingly a magnum opus on the core content. The author has touched the basic concepts of Indian Philosophy, branches of Philosophy, different