Opinion

Putting Putin In A Tough Spot

24 Jul 2023 11:32 AM IST

The Russian President’s decision not to attend the BRICS Summit in August at Johannesburg has showed chinks in his armour, which has already suffered many blows during 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been forced to cancel plans to attend BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, next month, due to fears over

Understanding the Ethnic Conflict in Manipur

24 Jul 2023 08:11 AM IST

The tribal dimension in the North Eastern socio-political landscape is one of the dominant issues. The flashpoint of Manipur is innately associated with the issue of tribal claims and aspirations. The supposedly disproportionate land holdings among the Meiteis, Kukis and Nagas have been the crux of the problem. This resentment

“War on Food” by North: A new “terror” on the poor, India and the middle class?

24 Jul 2023 08:10 AM IST

Things have got very dangerous on the Black Sea bordering Ukraine and Russia, with the recent expiry of the agreement to allow grain shipments through that waterway – all related to the conflict in Ukraine. And there is the promise of the possibility, now by each side that they would

Sukhwinder Sukhu’s government’s miraculous rescue at Chandra Taal Lake

24 Jul 2023 08:07 AM IST

The flood fury continues to play havoc in different parts of the country, and even in the national capital where the Yamuna is expected to once again cross the danger mark, there are no signs of a let up for those affected by the unforgivable wrath of mother nature. However,

Should India have signed the Indus Water Treaty?

22 Jul 2023 08:21 AM IST

The Indus River is one of the largest river basins. It is also known as Sindhu. It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Tibetan region at an altitude of 4,164 m in the Kailash Mountain range near the Mansarovar Lake. The river flows through China (Tibet region), India, and Pakistan. The (Indus Water

Country needs UCC: A fresh debate on common law

22 Jul 2023 08:16 AM IST

Debate and Discussion on uniform Civil Code became the political agenda of parties, therefore the purpose of the Bill will be going to discuss in the parliament in the winter session by the political leaders. In India, the concept of a uniform civil code has been debated for many years,

Centre must intervene in Manipur without further Delay

22 Jul 2023 08:13 AM IST

The situation in Manipur continues to be deteriorating on a daily basis, and for some odd reason, the Centre has decided to allow things to remain as they are. After the admission of Chief Minister N.Biren Singh on a prominent television channel, that there were innumerable number of cases of

Gujarat High Court: Excess Claim Of Depreciation By Axis Bank, Voluntary Surrendered, No Case For Penalty

21 Jul 2023 08:24 AM IST

The Gujarat High Court in the case The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax 1, Ahmedabad Versus Axis Bank Ltd observed and has held that the department has failed for establishing that being the concealment of particulars of the income of the assessee, the Axis Bank. Therefore, the department in the

Revisiting temperance laws in the light of hooch deaths

21 Jul 2023 08:00 AM IST

A few months ago, amidst the media frenzy around Prayagraj shooting, the news of hooch deaths in Bihar went relatively side-lined. In all, 27 people lost their lives in East Champaran while around 20 more were in critical condition after consuming spurious liquor. According to some reports, in the last

PM Modi on right diplomatic path for permanent UNSC seat to India

21 Jul 2023 07:54 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trips to the USA and France should be seen as a shot in the arm for India’s quest for permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Both the US and France, which are permanent members of this elite global body, not only reaffirmed

NEP 2020 scores high on hands-on skill development

21 Jul 2023 07:49 AM IST

On 29 July, NEP 2020 will be celebrating the third 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

Zonal Railways should be given more autonomy in fare reduction and scheduling

20 Jul 2023 09:23 AM IST

The Indian Railways delegated the powers to reduce the basic fares up to 25% for AC sitting accommodation classes such as Chair Car (CC), Executive Chair Car (EC), Anubhuti, and Vistadome coaches to the zonal railways if the occupancy rates are less than desirable. The Indian Railways emphasised that the