Opinion

EU’S move to remove Pakistan from ‘HIGH-RISK’ countries’ list WORRISOME

03 Apr 2023 23:12 PM IST

In what has come as an unwelcome development for India, the European Union (EU) has removed Pakistan from its list of “High-Risk Third Countries” that do not have robust anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing regimes. The EU’s move is a big relief for Pakistan as it can help the

Urgent need to make short trips on Delhi’s ‘last mile stretches’ walkable

03 Apr 2023 23:09 PM IST

The blossoming of the Semal, the Indian Silk Cotton Tree, is a sure sign that winter is fading from the capital. The bright red flowers bloom on the now leafless trees and fall to the ground with resounding thuds. It also marks the onset of the fierce summer months, where

Is UN really addressing interests of India, South?

03 Apr 2023 23:07 PM IST

I have spent years promoting the United Nations through NGOs. I was even a chief organizer of a top UN-supported youth conference with official representation from the UN Secretary General. And like many of my staff and those throughout my native country, Canada, we considered for the world the UN

Navjot Sidhu’s release would enthuse Congress cadres

03 Apr 2023 00:03 AM IST

The release of former Indian Test opener and senior Congress leader, Navjot Singh Sidhu from the Patiala Jail after ten months, is certain to have an impact on overall politics of Punjab in general and his party in particular. Sidhu has always been the stormy petrel of his State’s politics

ChatGPT: A disruptor or facilitator for universities?

03 Apr 2023 00:01 AM IST

The entire world of education is almost going haywire. There is something called ChatGPT. So you have a conversational open artificial intelligence chatbot which can answer every question that you ask. It can give an answer to a question that would normally come in an exam. Even at times, it

Pharmacy of the world under quality scanner

02 Apr 2023 23:58 PM IST

We have witnessed recent incidents around children in Gambia and Uzbekistan losing their lives after consuming Indian-made cough syrup. There have been complaints from the US of sub-standard eye drops resulting in the loss of eye sight of some of its citizens, again made by one of our factories. Such

Politics and Religion should not go Hand in Hand

31 Mar 2023 23:45 PM IST

The recent observations by a division bench of the Supreme Court that politicians should desist from pursuing politics mixed with religion, in order to curtail hate crimes and incidents, is most apt and appropriate. Yes, politics has been used by various political parties to promote their winning chances in elections

Small businesses, big impact: Seven steps to drive MSMEs forward in India

31 Mar 2023 23:43 PM IST

MSMEs play a significant role in the Indian economy, contributing to employment generation and GDP growth. According to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the sector contributes around 30% to India’s GDP and provides employment to over 11 crore people. MSMEs also contribute to India’s exports, with around

Powering India’s push for a Green India

31 Mar 2023 23:40 PM IST

In the post-budget webinar on green growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed that “India has been the fastest in renewable energy capacity addition among major economies since 2014. The potential of solar, wind and biogas in India is no less than any gold mine or oil field for our private

Urgent need for expanded mental health facilities for all age groups

31 Mar 2023 01:29 AM IST

Mental health involves identification, prevention as well as assessment and treatment of persons suffering from mental health disturbances. The best way to judge the normality of behaviour of an individual is not only whether such behaviour finds acceptance by society, but also whether such a behaviour fosters the well-being of

BHUTAN PM’S ‘CHINA COMMENT’ CAUSE OF CONCERN FOR INDIA

31 Mar 2023 01:28 AM IST

Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering recently said that China has an equal say in resolving the Doklam plateau dispute. Now the question arises as to whether Tshering’s statement marks a remarkable shift in the ongoing dispute over the strategically important area. In fact, the plateau lies at the tri-junction of

Quickly reinstate MP if conviction is stayed

31 Mar 2023 01:28 AM IST

A question has arisen whether a Member of Parliament convicted by a court of law and awarded imprisonment of two years or more warrants to be disqualified again by the President in terms of Article 102 read with Article 103 of the Constitution. With respect to disqualification of a Member