Opinion

Reflecting on Lord Rama and Jesus on the occasion of Ram Navami

18 Apr 2024 03:32 AM IST

As Ram Navami approaches it is time to remember Lord Rama. This year will be a special year for his devotees because leaving aside the question of political affiliations, the majority of Hindus were happy with the inauguration of the temple at Ayodhya. It had been a long wait and

Work to win votes, do not undermine India’s elections

18 Apr 2024 03:26 AM IST

In less than 48 hours of this piece being written, the general elections to the 18th Lok Sabha will start, with the first votes being cast on 19 April, Friday. The 7-phase election will see 97 crore voters exercising their franchise—the largest such in the world. The meticulous manner in

Under guise of juvenile delinquency, are we embracing adult offenders?

18 Apr 2024 03:21 AM IST

In the Indian societal context, the occurrence of juvenile delinquency, once deemed uncommon, has witnessed a disturbing surge in recent years. This emergent trend raises pertinent concerns regarding community safety, welfare, and inherent deficiencies within the Indian judicial framework. Numerous adolescents grappling with the challenges of adolescence find themselves ensnared

Innovations in homoeopathic practice: Shaping the future of India’s healthcare

17 Apr 2024 03:24 AM IST

Throughout the years, I have taken pride in acknowledging the significant strides made in homoeopathic research and practice, positioning it as the second most utilised system of medicine globally. However, there remains ample opportunity for further validation of the concepts and practices successfully employed by homoeopathic clinicians. Despite encountering frequent

BJP’s Leadership Stakes

17 Apr 2024 03:13 AM IST

Last week saw the launch of my book, The Contenders, Who will Rule India Tomorrow. The book looks at Gen Next leaders cutting across party lines (below the age of 55) and also takes a look at the leadership paradigms in the Modi era. For if there was no Modi

Election Commission should be broad-based, accountable and transparent

17 Apr 2024 03:09 AM IST

Even as the first round of voting begins for 18th Lok Sabha, the politically surcharged atmosphere has every flavour of the season. The Central Election Commission has huge resources and powers to supervise polls but lacks spine and a will to act as impartial observer. Instead, it acts more like

‘Modi ki Guarantee’ is about deliverables

16 Apr 2024 04:13 AM IST

Less than a week ahead of the beginning of the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 on 19 April, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party came out with its electoral manifesto, or sankalp patra, called “Modi ki Guarantee 2024”—thus making the elections all about the personal guarantees being given to Indians by

Modi-led India vital to protect Indians/humanity

16 Apr 2024 03:10 AM IST

If there was ever a time for a sane large global actor to be in charge of the Indian government and its military, it is now. That is the steady hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ongoing wisdom to prevent the country from descending into a deep dark

Harnessing homoeopathy for improved nutrition

16 Apr 2024 03:07 AM IST

Since India’s independence, addressing nutrition has remained a significant challenge within the healthcare landscape. While progress has been made, achieving optimal health for our communities remains a work in progress. Indian healthcare has embraced traditional alternative medicine alongside conventional approaches, recognising their complementary potential in addressing healthcare needs. One notable

Manish, Vikramaditya set tone for Congress in Chandigarh, Himachal

15 Apr 2024 01:35 AM IST

The Congress appears to be in a combative mood in several States, and the declaration of Manish Tewari, former Union Minister as the party nominee for the lone Lok Sabha sea in Chandigarh, is an expression of intent. Manish, who has also been the chief of the Indian Youth Congress

Making India self-reliant in defence sector

15 Apr 2024 01:28 AM IST

DR. A.P.J. KALAM always maintained that self-reliance in the defence sector would make India a developed country. INDIA’S DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM has witnessed an unprecedented metamorphosis in several significant areas in recent years. Defence indigenization, domestic capital procurement and defence exports have been expedited by key institutional and policy changes. 50

Enduring Legacy of Ambedkar

15 Apr 2024 01:24 AM IST

Though he wrote in 1st half of 20th century, some scholars see glimpses of his thoughts on globalisation. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution, is undeniably a towering figure in the fight for social justice in India. While reservations, a policy aimed at