Opinion

Countdown to 2024

02 Aug 2023 08:11 AM IST

The Opposition is finally getting its optics right by coming together on a common platform. They have even found a very catchy name for it I.N.D.I.A. Apart from coming together for the headlines, a delegation went to Manipur recently and took an on-ground survey of the situation. This itself sent

No point in moving a no-trust motion with a sealed fate

01 Aug 2023 08:32 AM IST

The admission of the motion of No-Confidence in the Council of Ministers by the Speaker would hopefully bring normalcy in Parliament. It may also, in all probability, take the wind out of the sails of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha as well. The notice of the motion has been

For a developed India, the NRF Bill is certainly a step in the right direction

01 Aug 2023 08:26 AM IST

The National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 was approved on 28 June 2023 by the Union Cabinet, which is presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The approved Bill will pave the way for the establishment of the National Research Foundation, which will launch, grow, and support research and development

China does not want peace with India

01 Aug 2023 08:24 AM IST

There is some positive news on the India-China economic front—that of a reduction in the trade deficit between the two countries. China’s exports to India fell by 0.9% in the first half of the year, amounting to $56.53 billion, when it was $57.51 billion last year. The trade deficit decreased

US/UK wants more Gandhi? But it is Mahatma Gandhi they should look to sort out their messes

31 Jul 2023 08:08 AM IST

One of the world’s greatest moral leaders, Mahatma Gandhi is not only recognized in a statue before India’s Parliament House. But more importantly, he is in the minds of the millions who came to truly understand his leading ideas about India’s struggle for independence from Britain and well beyond, likely

Personal Data Protection Bill: New India’s Necessity

31 Jul 2023 08:06 AM IST

The Union Government has released a revised personal data protection bill, now called the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022. The Bill was introduced after 3 months of withdrawing the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill is a well-addressed bill that predominantly focuses on the

Mohammad Rafi, Bharat Ratna of the Masses

31 Jul 2023 08:03 AM IST

On Monday, it shall be 43 years since Mohammad Rafi, arguably the greatest male playback singer, passed away. However, his songs, continue to enthrall listeners throughout the country in every Radio programme. If Lata Mangeskar was the Malika-e-Mausiki (Empress of Music), Rafi was the Badshah. His innumerable fans have been

Delhi Police motto for Students, “We Learn to Serve’’

29 Jul 2023 07:48 AM IST

In order to strengthen the foundation of community policing as well as participation at all levels, the Delhi Police have augmented its efforts by involving students, in the well-intentioned initiative. The idea, came into public domain after the tweet of Special Commissioner, Sanjay Singh, who till recently was looking after

Way towards Lab to Land and Land to Lab

29 Jul 2023 07:46 AM IST

On July 29th, NEP 2020 will be celebrating the 3rd year of implementation. Since its implementation, NEP identified the big gaps in our previous educational systems and is continuously trying to attend the same through quality education. From preschool education to sixth standard. NEP is in the opinion that mother

The power of identity and right to name control

29 Jul 2023 07:44 AM IST

Juliet asks Romeo, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” is undeniably one of the most famous lines in classical literature. Although it is a lovely remark, it does not reflect how crucial a name is in defining a

I.N.D.I.A can retain its shape only Congress is ready to shrink itself voluntarily

28 Jul 2023 07:52 AM IST

Although I.N.D.I.A. has about 26 parties, the ones that clash with the Congress are the main parties in the alliance. They tentatively joined the meeting in Bengaluru. If Congress does not compete with them in their turfs of dominance, neither contesting independently nor looking for seat sharing, they don’t have

India signals hardening of stance on Pakistan, China

28 Jul 2023 07:50 AM IST

The statements made by top ministers and officials of the Narendra Modi government over the past few days are a clear indicator of the fact that India is going to harden its position on Pakistan and China. There are ample indications that India is ready to give further fillip to