Opinion

How to balance spirituality and everyday life for inner joy

04 Jan 2025 03:31 AM IST

Happiness or joy is intrinsic. It is within us. It is inner joy, always. Happiness is not just an emotion, rather, it is a state of being. Therefore, one cannot ‘become happpy’ but one must ‘be happpy’. One cannot find happiness in external things like materialism, people and relationships. The

‘Zamana kar na saka qad ka andaza…’, ‘Woh aasmaan tha, magar sar jhuka kar chalta tha..!’

04 Jan 2025 03:27 AM IST

Dr Manmohan Singh was the person whom P V Narasimha Rao trusted, and India’s economic fortunes began to change.

Beyond the GRAP – Long-Term Strategies that are Needed for Sustainable Air Quality Improvement in Delhi

03 Jan 2025 03:14 AM IST

The air quality in Delhi has recently deteriorated to dangerously high levels. To address this issue swiftly and effectively, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This stage involves measures such as restricting bus services, pausing construction work and

Why Gurgaon’s Commercial Spaces are the Next Big Thing for Global Brands

03 Jan 2025 03:09 AM IST

Gurgaon, also known as Gurugram, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most significant commercial hubs. Once a small town in Haryana, it has now transformed into a growing city that attracts global brands across various industries, from IT and finance to retail and manufacturing. This urban landscape, which is

NEED TO RECALL WISDOM GATHERING DUST

03 Jan 2025 03:07 AM IST

The most important deciding factor which distinguishes man of today from the man of yesteryears is the idea of Knowledge. Man accomplished victories on time and space precisely because of his knowledge of the physics, chemistry, and mathematical sciences. And this exploration into the mysterious schemata is still going on

Parliament’s imprint on foreign policy and some nuggets

02 Jan 2025 02:57 AM IST

Parliamentary debates and interventions have deeply affected and shaped Indian foreign policy, asserts K V Prasad in his well-researched and much needed book titled, “Indian Parliament: Shaping Foreign Policy [ KW Publishers -ICWA].” KV Prasad. A distinguished journalist on parliamentary reporting, politics and foreign affairs, lucidly cites several instances to

Stage fright: The hard realities of India’s soft power

02 Jan 2025 02:54 AM IST

India’s ascent as a global cultural powerhouse is undeniable. Ranked among the top five nations for cultural exports, India’s soft power rests on a robust entertainment sector. Reuters reports that revenue from India’s live entertainment market is expected to reach $1.7 billion by 2026, positioning it among the top global markets. Despite

Bharat-centric education’s clarion call, Gyan Maha Kumbh, 2081

02 Jan 2025 02:52 AM IST

Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas is committed to establish the concept of the wider meaning of Kumbha in front of the whole world. After the 12 Kumbhas that take place in 12 years, an opportunity of a Maha Kumbha comes. This opportunity will take place once in 144 years in Vikram

Political Calendar for 2025

01 Jan 2025 00:16 AM IST

First of all, a very happy new year. Politically speaking, 2025 is going to begin on a highly charged note with the Delhi elections. Although Delhi is not a full state and sends only 7 MPs to the Lok Sabha, it is the capital and in terms of optics it

Four ways to make the New Year’s positivity LAST

01 Jan 2025 00:10 AM IST

Wish you a very happy New Year! Normally, at such times, we make resolutions, and that’s very important. At the same time, today, I’d like to propose a more holistic approach by which the positivity of the New Year can last. Consider a four-quadrant diagram: The y-axis represents happiness (positive)

The ‘Hypocrisy’ of being an ‘Empath’ — To be or not to be a ‘Human’

01 Jan 2025 00:06 AM IST

“All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.” Who is an empath? A person who feels the emotions, struggles and silent battles of people around him or her. But this article is not about “how to

Digital Dignity in India: A Call for Ethical and Inclusive Online Spaces

31 Dec 2024 23:58 PM IST

The rise of the internet and digital technologies has revolutionized countless aspects of human life, from communication and commerce to education and entertainment. In India, this digital revolution has been particularly transformative, connecting millions of citizens and fostering unprecedented economic growth. However, this rapid digitization has also brought with it