Opinion

THE FORGOTTEN INMATES: GENDER-SENSITIVE PRISON REFORM IN NORTH-EAST INDIA

05 Feb 2025 03:02 AM IST

Prison reform is a vital aspect of any justice system, as it seeks to uphold the dignity and humanity of individuals within the penal system. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer aptly remarked, “Every prisoner is a person, and personhood holds the human potential which, if unfolded, makes a robber a Valmiki

Navin Chawla, an outstanding bureaucrat, friend and achiever

03 Feb 2025 01:56 AM IST

Former Chief Election Commissioner, Navin Chawla, who passed away on Saturday, was someone I knew from the time I was a student leader, and he the secretary to the then Lt. Governor, Krishan Chand. I was in my BA final and president of my college Students Union when I had

UCC: Concept, concerns and essence

03 Feb 2025 01:53 AM IST

As the British Dominion of India matured into the Republic of India, The Constitution of India replaced the Government of India Act 35 to become India’s fundamental governing indenture. Apart from configuring the political code, structure, power and duties of the Government, The Constitution of India lays down the inherent,

Budget 2025: Ignoring the Need for Higher Education Investment

03 Feb 2025 01:50 AM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025, emphasizing the need to accelerate growth and ensure inclusive development to realize the aspirations of a “Viksit Bharat.” To lay the foundation for a prosperous nation, the government must make substantial investments in human resources, focusing on education and skill

‘GYAN MAHA KUMBH IN PRAYAGRAJ MAHA KUMBH: REVIVAL OF TRADITION’

01 Feb 2025 03:49 AM IST

There is an ancient tradition of Kumbh Mela in Bharat. It is a little difficult to say when the organization of Kumbh Mela started, but it can certainly be said that it has a long and rich tradition. Currently, the Maha Kumbh organized in Prayagraj is the world’s largest spiritual

Bol Tiger Bol

01 Feb 2025 03:45 AM IST

An open letter from a tiger, the vassal king of the jungle, who rules over a part of Ranthambore National Park (under the overall authority of homo sapiens) Dear Indians. Should I fold my front paws to thank you for your support for tiger conservation? I am not sure. In

CHINA ARMS PAK’S SSG IN BALOCHISTAN Raising Alarms for India’s Security

01 Feb 2025 03:42 AM IST

At a practical, ground-level view, the recent reports suggesting that China is providing military and financial assistance to Pakistan’s Special Services Group (SSG) in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have far-reaching consequences. These regions, which are key to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),

Politicking of incomprehension and misinterpretation: India’s National Education Policy

31 Jan 2025 05:03 AM IST

The Indian National Education Policy (NEP) outlines, guidelines and advises the vision for the country’s education system, incipiently approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2020, thereby transfiguring the previous National Policy on Education of 1986, and aspiring to making sweeping changes in school and higher education. The NEP prepared

Defence budget to be redefined to achieve strategic target of developed military of 2047

31 Jan 2025 04:59 AM IST

Indian Armed Forces is undergoing the biggest transformation and restructuring in its functional and operational capabilities since independence. Over and above the emerging geopolitical challenges, to remain a compatible and major force to be reckoned with in 2047, the dynamic doctrine deserves major consideration and planning in the mode of

Supreme Court’s role in protecting voter Rights in India

30 Jan 2025 05:06 AM IST

India recently celebrated its 15th National Voters’ Day on January 25th, 2025, commemorating the establishment of the Election Commission of India. Since the enforcement of the Indian Constitution, the Election Commission has introduced numerous measures to protect the rights of the voters. However, we cannot ignore the pivotal role played

PRC seeks world domination with DeepSeek

30 Jan 2025 05:01 AM IST

The arrival of China’s DeepSeek has taken the worldwide-web by storm. It is a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup which has been developing and releasing open-source large language models (LLMs). The apparent aim of DeepSeek is to democratize AI by allowing developers to base independent models of AI on this

RISING MENACE OF CYBER FRAUD

30 Jan 2025 04:58 AM IST

In an era where digital connectivity drives economies and transforms everyday life, cyber fraud has emerged as a significant threat to India‘s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. From phishing scams that target individuals to ransomware attacks crippling organizations, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities on an unprecedented scale. These fraudulent activities jeopardize the