Opinion

The Necessity of Global Initiative for Environmental Justice

06 Jun 2024 03:10 AM IST

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise awareness about the environment, its importance, the changes occurring within it, and to maintain its quality. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address environmental issues. This year’s theme for World Environment Day is

What will be the agenda of Modi 3.0?

06 Jun 2024 01:42 AM IST

Now that it’s clear that Narendra Modi is returning as Prime Minister of India for the third time, what will be the agenda of Modi 3.0? The PM has said that “the country will write new chapters of big decisions” in his third term and that he will hit “hard

Rochelle Potkar’s ‘Coins in Rivers’ manifests wit

06 Jun 2024 01:40 AM IST

Rochelle Potkar’s latest mesmeric collection of verses, “Coins in Rivers,” exquisitely crafted and recently published by the esteemed Hachette India, proves to be a consummate choice for any discerning connoisseur of literary masterpieces. Rochelle Potkar, a distinguished alumna of Iowa’s esteemed International Writing Program and a fellow of the Charles

Reliance on PM Modi, sidelining of regional satraps cost BJP dear

05 Jun 2024 03:41 AM IST

Verdict 2024 has something for everyone. But big credit should go to Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, Mamata Banerjee and Sharad Pawar. Together they provided a lot of strength to I.N.D.I.A bloc has given Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and a section of hawkish

Akhilesh Yadav Emerges as Man of the Match

05 Jun 2024 03:38 AM IST

While the BJP is still the single largest party, fought on the Prime Minister’s appeal, the man of the match is clearly from the Opposition. It’s not Rahul Gandhi, but instead Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party leader who has played a critical role in stemming the BJP’s march back to

Redesigning the democratic ideal: From confrontation to consensus

05 Jun 2024 03:35 AM IST

The democratic ideal no doubt still retains its appeal over other forms of government, yet, it is always good to evaluate a system over a time, and effect changes so that the aberrations that have crept in could be taken care of, and the system retains its original power. Over

Accept the election results gracefully

04 Jun 2024 04:08 AM IST

Now that the exit poll results for the Lok Sabha elections have been published, a clear trend is decipherable from the plethora of data available in the public domain. While the exact numbers on results day may differ from those predicted, but the general direction is pointing towards a victory

The Grim “Nari Shakti” Reality: Why does half India’s population comprise less than 10% of the State assembly Contenders?

04 Jun 2024 04:02 AM IST

For me a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.”—Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile. Amidst the 2024 India General Elections, the world’s biggest democracy is witnessing many disruptions, from leaders hopping from one party

Lessons from Pune: Parenting, Values, and Responsibility

04 Jun 2024 03:57 AM IST

The tragic events surrounding the Pune accident extend beyond individual actions to highlight societal issues. The case serves as a stark reminder of the collective responsibility we hold toward ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. Firstly, it underscores the crucial role of institutions such as law enforcement agencies

Mind Games on following Exit Polls and Ahead of Actual Results

03 Jun 2024 03:25 AM IST

The unanimous verdict given by the exit polls in favour of the BJP and its Alliance partners, has certainly not gone down well with the Opposition parties, which besides questioning the methodology, have raised serious questions about the intent of such an exercise. If the exit polls hold, then Narendra

Scorching reality: Delhi’s record high temperature and its broader implications

03 Jun 2024 03:20 AM IST

Delhi, India’s national capital, recently witnessed an unprecedented climatic event, it recorded a temperature of over 52 degrees Celsius, a new temperature record registered in the country. This has been an alarming development beyond mere numbers, proving how strongly human activities affect our ecosystem. This dire rise in temperature finds

Will Space Startups Disrupt situational awareness?

03 Jun 2024 03:08 AM IST

The Indian space startup ecosystem in 2023 experienced significant growth with an addition of 54 new companies, bringing the total number of emerging firms in this sector to 204. These fledgling space startups collectively secured funding amounting to $123.9 million during the same year. This substantial investment raised the cumulative