Opinion

How long will this dance of death continue?

10 Aug 2024 04:24 AM IST

Fear reigns from Wayanad to the Himalayas; and what will happen if Iran and the US enter the Israel-Hamas war? I am deeply disturbed by the dance of death and destruction. The landslides in Wayanad have claimed the lives of more than 250 innocent people. Meanwhile, the mountains from Himachal

A Rich Tapestry Of Drama, Crime And Moral Dilemmas

09 Aug 2024 01:48 AM IST

A Family in freefall. Clipped Wings by Sushil Chadha is an engrossing and harrowing tale that will leave readers questioning the intersection of family dynamics, crime, and social standing. Spanning three generations, the novel intricately explores the lives of an aristocratic family entangled in the bureaucratic web of 1990s Delhi.

Holding A Mirror To Present Realities

09 Aug 2024 01:45 AM IST

The emergence of BJP as a potent political force, particularly after 2014, has not weakened secularism as a political ideal. A majority of Indians strongly adhere to religious harmony and ‘sarv dharm sambhav’ as an expression of secularism. This explains why Indian Muslims still find secularism as an important metaphor

Cybercrime In The Financial Sector

09 Aug 2024 01:40 AM IST

In February 2016, hackers targeted the central bank of Bangladesh and exploited vulnerabilities in SWIFT, the global financial system’s main electronic payment messaging system, trying to steal $1 billion. While most transactions were blocked, $101 million still disappeared. The heist was a wake-up call for the finance world that systemic

The U.S. Must Ensure Safety Of Bangladeshi Hindus

08 Aug 2024 02:08 AM IST

Bangladesh is witnessing complete mayhem after the coup backed by the United States saw the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The minority Hindus are being attacked, rounded up and killed. Their houses and temples are being ransacked, looted and set on fire. Horrific videos are emerging of men being

Climate Change And Geographical Indications: A Looming Concern!

08 Aug 2024 02:05 AM IST

Human induced industrial activities coupled with growing carbon emissions are making the earth warmer day by day and changes in weather patterns are affecting the agricultural dependents taking their livelihoods towards catastrophe. Climate Change which is natural process is being catalysed by anthropocentric deeds. Global efforts constantly addressed the concern

Landslides: Establishing Scientific Surveys For Accurate Classification

08 Aug 2024 02:01 AM IST

The catastrophic landslides that recently ravaged Wayanad in Kerala have brought to light the pressing necessity for a recalibrated approach to disaster risk management and environmental assessment protocols. In the aftermath of this tragic event, which resulted in the loss of more than 300 lives, left almost 300 individuals missing,

Opposition Gets Its Act Together

07 Aug 2024 02:04 AM IST

The one thing that stands out in this Parliament session is the role of the opposition. After nearly a decade of the Modi Government the opposition has finally found its voice. Whether it was the reply to the government on the President’s Address or on the budget the opposition has

Changes In Kashmir After The Abrogation Of Article 370

07 Aug 2024 02:00 AM IST

ON AUGUST 5, 2019 the Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Parliament about the abrogation of the Article 370, the temporary provision within the Indian Constitution that had given a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The abrogation brought about no domestic rebellion, no home-grown intifada on the streets

Looking Back At Birth Of Bangladesh, India’s Role

07 Aug 2024 01:56 AM IST

The dramatic events in Dhaka have shown the fragility of democracy in south Asia. Except for India, democracy has been facing constant threats in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan and the rest of south Asia. In 1970, the Awami League under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman won 169 out of

Bangladesh goes to the radicals

06 Aug 2024 06:19 AM IST

Monday’s events in Bangladesh may have affected the geopolitical course of the Indian subcontinent for at least the foreseeable future. A coup of sorts saw the ouster of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The coup was engineered by the Bangladesh Army, which, apparently, gave her a notice of 45 minutes

Not Much Dum in Aloo

06 Aug 2024 06:13 AM IST

A few days ago, I was giving dietary counselling to a patient having hormonal issues. ‘Apart from limiting the intake of cereals and sugar, cut down on potatoes,’ I instructed her in a dictatorial tone (as a senior doctor, I usually get away with it). Surprise, surprise- instead of nodding