Opinion

‘Sanoo Kee!’

04 Apr 2024 01:55 AM IST

Since long, I rated myself as a basic model of homo sapiens since I wasn’t making any efforts to levitate myself through meditation. The thorn of envy pricked me when I read the e-brochure of a meditation session which was being attended by a friend. It was to be held

Women labour force participation must increase

04 Apr 2024 01:51 AM IST

India has a steep target of achieving Viksit Bharat status by 2047, the centenary of India’s Independence. Twenty-three years from now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that it is possible for India to achieve a developed nation status if it takes the right steps. To achieve this, he says that

Govinda dobara

04 Apr 2024 01:48 AM IST

Actor turned politician Govinda is all set to stage a political comeback. Having joined the Shiv Sena [Eknath Shinde] all eyes are on him whether the actor would get a Lok Sabha ticket. Govinda’s entry in politics was due to Murli Deora, former union minister and father of Milind Deora.

Western media news hegemony is undermining India/Global South

03 Apr 2024 02:15 AM IST

The colonial physical boundaries may have disappeared for India and much of the Global South. But when it comes to delivering the international news globally, a small number of western-based and oriented news organizations essentially have a colonial-like control. It is far from helpful in getting a factual, non-biased and

IMPACT OF KEJRIWAL’s ARREST

03 Apr 2024 02:11 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest has been dominating the headlines in a way that perhaps the BJP may not want it to. But given the Aam Admi Party’s penchant for publicity and the flamboyance of his politics this was a given. What the Modi government has done – inadvertently or on purpose

Prime Minister’s Mission Merit

03 Apr 2024 02:08 AM IST

Transparency and accountability are the touchstones of governance” in the words of Prime Minister Modi. Every society craves for good governance because it is good governance which decides and describes their well being, their future and the overall progress of the nation – be it economic development, technological prowess, robust

Is State Department trying to ruin US-India ties?

02 Apr 2024 03:33 AM IST

There is something intrinsically negative about the word “monitor”, when used in the context of international relations. There is an element of superiority involved, with the monitor being superior to the subject it is “supervising” or “overseeing”—an entity that is in some sort of a crisis, or is straying from

Casting the future: India’s quest for inclusive governance and growth

02 Apr 2024 03:28 AM IST

A Moment of Transformation India’s announcement of general elections transcends routine political engagement, heralding a period of profound national introspection. It’s an opportunity to redefine the essence of democracy and governance, inviting voters to look beyond immediate gains towards the broader undercurrents shaping the nation’s democratic ethos. This election season

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan: The Tansen of 20th Century

02 Apr 2024 03:21 AM IST

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan’s 122nd birth anniversary falls on April to this year. As I sit back and enjoy the evergreen melody ‘Jogan ban gayi…’ from Mughal-e-Azam, a very soft and soothing rendition by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Sahib, I am filled with admiration for this illustrious maestro of Patiala-Kasoor

Ombudsmanship: An efficacious remedy

01 Apr 2024 03:15 AM IST

Around the world, currently, there is an increasing interest in the institution of Ombudsmanship and its working. An official appointed to investigate the complaint by individuals against mal-administration, especially by public authorities is introduced in Sweden in 1809, in Denmark in 1954 and Norvey in 1962 and spread to other

India and the New World (Dis) Order

01 Apr 2024 03:05 AM IST

As India continues to navigate changing landscape, its ability to forge strategic partnerships and promote inclusivity will be key to its success on the world stage. The international order is undergoing a seismic shift. The economic and political center of gravity is migrating eastward, with Asia poised to be the

BJP’s Desperate Bid to Score in Punjab

31 Mar 2024 22:33 PM IST

By declaring six candidates for the Parliamentary elections in Punjab, the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to be desperate to make its mark in the border State. The Saffron Brigade, contesting its first poll without an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal after more than two decades, is conscious that it