Opinion

Rashid Engineer and Amritpal express ‘faith’ in system

06 Jul 2024 05:51 AM IST

By taking the oath as members of Parliament, Sikh separatist leader Amritpal Singh and terror funding accused Sheikh Abdul Rashid aka Rashid Engineer, have by implication, expressed their faith in both the existing system of the Indian State and the Constitution. Amritpal has been lodged in the Dibrugarh jail in

Watch your step

06 Jul 2024 05:43 AM IST

‘Why can’t we inhale pine scented air all the time?’ my lungs, who have been at the receiving end of the substandard city air, seemed to say. ‘Don’t worry. Soon, I will settle in a cottage in the hills,’ I mumbled (I have been planning this for the last twenty

Strengthening South-South relations: Modi and Hasina’s diplomatic missions

06 Jul 2024 05:39 AM IST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Moscow for two days to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Their agenda includes discussing “prospects for further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as relevant international and regional issues”. Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov emphasized the significance of this

Decisive move by Modi Govt against exam underbelly

06 Jul 2024 05:35 AM IST

The NEET paper leak has by default exposed the stark difference in intent between the government and the Opposition. While the Modi government has shown a determined intent to take the challenge head on, sadly the Opposition, particularly the RJD, appears as an enabler to the education mafia. At one

Empowering girls through sports: Impact of mixed gender football leagues

05 Jul 2024 02:28 AM IST

In today’s global workforce it is critical to learn how to interact and collaborate with people from various backgrounds, irrespective of gender, ethnic and economic background, or religion. Honing Life Skills and Leadership Skills is therefore a critical component for work and life. An essential part of these skills is

An appeal to PM Modi seeking CSR funding for arts and culture

05 Jul 2024 02:24 AM IST

In a move that has resonated deeply within India’s cultural and artistic circles, Sundeep Bhutoria, a prominent figure in India’s arts and literature community, has penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhutoria has made a passionate appeal for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support to bolster the cultural and

Modi 3.0 and the NDA: One Nation, One Agenda for Economic Resilience and Social Welfare

05 Jul 2024 02:21 AM IST

In the wake of the 2024 Indian General Elections, the political landscape has seen a notable shift. This new political equilibrium brings with it opportunities, particularly in the realm of development—a critical area that transcends political affiliations. The Indian populace, more than ever, is vocal about its demand for tangible

Preserving the shield: Tackling threat of antimicrobial resistance in India

04 Jul 2024 03:42 AM IST

In the intricate tapestry of global health challenges, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) emerges as a silent yet formidable threat, casting a shadow over the efficacy of our most potent medical tools. India, with its vast population and complex healthcare landscape, stands at the frontline of this battle. Addressing the menace of

UK election: Keir Starmer incoming

04 Jul 2024 03:40 AM IST

The United Kingdom is headed for its general election on Thursday. By Friday morning India time, the world will get a clear idea on which way Britain has voted, Conservative or Labour. The answer is most likely Labour, with all opinion polls showing Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer’s party

Landscape of Section 377 of IPC Post Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

04 Jul 2024 03:37 AM IST

The entire nation is gearing for the July 1st, 2024 implementation of the new criminal laws, which replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Indian Evidence Act 1872 with Bharatiya Shakshaya Adhiniyam (BSA), and the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1973 with Bharatiya Nagariik Suraksha

Why horrors of Emergency need to be told and retold

03 Jul 2024 02:37 AM IST

As further culmination of 2024 Parliamentary election, new Parliament is formed recently. The newly elected members took oath with protem speaker and elected new president(sabhapati) of Lok Sabha. The newly elected president Om Birala in his lecture in Parliament mentioned the emergency imposed by Congress ruled government in 1975 as

A leader has arrived in Opposition ranks

03 Jul 2024 02:35 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi’s debut speech as the Leader of Opposition was almost phoenix-like in its symbolism. The speech was much awaited by both his party and the treasury benches for this would set the mark for the opposition-government rapport in the Lok Sabha during this stint of the Modi government. It