Opinion

Artificial Intelligence and the issues of identity theft in today’s technological age

31 Dec 2024 02:56 AM IST

While identity theft is far from a new concept, perpetrators who steal and impersonate another person’s identity now have an expanded arsenal of tools at their disposal. Hence the creation and use of Deepfakes for deep and dark secrets. Just as businesses have enhanced operations with the expansion of the internet and the introduction

Power Dynamics and Societal Scars: Voicing the Unvoiced

31 Dec 2024 02:49 AM IST

Walk on the life’s path With resolution’s torch Bring sunlight To remove the haziness To split the darkness Don’t leave anything unresolved Don’t let anything unvoiced…. As I sit to pen down my thoughts, I try to listen those all whispers that echo within me or I can say that

India an emerging super power

30 Dec 2024 03:44 AM IST

Superpower status is earned by amalgamating means of cultural, military, technological, and economic might as well as diplomatic and soft power influence. The Indian economy is the world’s third-largest in terms of economy based on purchasing power. High-tech centres embodying Bangalore and Hyderabad, paved the way for the meteoric rise

Manmohan Singh Deserves Respect, Not Controversy

30 Dec 2024 03:40 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would have been most unhappy over the controversy that has erupted over the venue of his funeral between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Late President Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter, Sharmishta, too has jumped into the matter by bringing in her own grouse against the

75 Years, One Constitution: The Unfinished Revolution of ‘We the People’

30 Dec 2024 03:37 AM IST

Seventy-five years ago, as our Constitution came freshly inked, “We the People” comprised citizens coming out of a colonial history and into a more luminous democratic future. Now, “We the People” is not just about what happens when we come together on the streets and in meeting halls, but also

Manmohan Singh, the designated survivor of Congress politics

28 Dec 2024 03:03 AM IST

Dr Manmohan Singh would go down in history as a great visionary and the architect of Liberalization, who besides being a distinguished academic was also a pragmatic leader familiar with the circumstances of his times. There are a number of accounts which would put him on top as an economist

The balance of seasons and society

28 Dec 2024 03:01 AM IST

Extremes bring discomfort, whether in nature or in society. When seasons change, we experience discomfort: the blistering heat of summer, the unpredictable floods of the monsoon, or the suffocating chill of winter. Nature, in its cycles, requires balance—so too does human society. In India, we see a parallel struggle. When

A Personal Tribute to the Gentle Giant of Indian Politics

28 Dec 2024 02:59 AM IST

Today, I find myself compelled to pen these words, not just as an acknowledgment of loss but as a testament to a life lived with grace, conviction, and purpose. Dr. Manmohan Singh’s passing leaves a void that transcends political affiliations, touching all who had the privilege to know him, learn

Having it all: Exploring the ‘Hedonic Treadmill’ Theory

27 Dec 2024 03:17 AM IST

We often delight in watching fairy tales where characters achieve their “happily ever after,” finding joy and contentment as they live out their dreams. These stories captivate us because they offer a vision of perfect, unending happiness. However, in real life, this kind of lasting contentment often remains elusive. While

Shyam Benegal: Filmmaker who made socially relevant film with utmost sensitivity

27 Dec 2024 03:11 AM IST

The news of the passing away of the renowned film director/ producer Shyam Benegal (1934-1924) who is considered by many as the father of the Parallel cinema in India has triggered off many fond memories of the time we spent together. It was some time in 2001 when he came

Political exigency of politics over Ambedkar and political remixes

26 Dec 2024 04:50 AM IST

Past perfect, present tense. That’s how the winter session of the Parliament came to an end. Briefly heart of the matter is that the NDA govt introduced one nation one poll in the Lok Sabha entailing heated arguments on the idea of simultaneous elections in Center and States on the

Time to read the riot act to Muhammad Yunus

26 Dec 2024 04:48 AM IST

If there is anything crystal clear about the situation in Bangladesh, it is that the Muhammad Yunus government is unelected and brought to power undemocratically, with military support in a coup backed by the United States. This can be said without indulging in any whataboutery about the Hasina government. Even