Opinion

Ameen Sayani, a Legendary Broadcaster and a Household Name

24 Feb 2024 07:15 AM IST

With the passing away of Ameen Sayani, an era in broadcasting has actually come to an end. He not only enthralled his countless listeners in South Asia with his mesmerizing voice and inimitable style, but had so many anecdotes to recount, which brought out several unknown aspects that were connected

Securing the seeds of wisdom: Fight for legal protection of traditional knowledge

24 Feb 2024 07:12 AM IST

It is about respecting the custodians of traditional knowledge, acknowledging their contributions and ensuring that the wisdom continues to flourish. Across the globe, tucked away in the memories of indigenous communities and woven into the fabric of ancient cultures, lies a treasure trove of knowledge passed down through generations. This

India’s Journey as Global Player is marked by Resilience and Commitment to Progress

23 Feb 2024 06:42 AM IST

Recently I was in Pithoragarh where Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the world acknowledged India’s power during the recently held G20 Summit and the nation’s voice is getting stronger across the globe in a world surrounded by challenges. During his speech PM Modi gave credit to the people of

IBC: A Crown Jewel Legislation

23 Feb 2024 06:35 AM IST

India brought a major structural change in its insolvency laws with the enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (hereinafter the IBC or Code) which was enacted to consolidate and amend the law on insolvency, revival and liquidation of companies, limited liability partnerships, and individuals. Its enactment repealed the

PM Modi’s Image as ‘Yug Purusha’

23 Feb 2024 06:30 AM IST

Youths in small district towns of provincial India consume images of political icons in certain typology. This is’ image-time’. The image-time means we are leaving in the time of images. The images come to us through various kinds of orality, learned perceptions, electronic — print media and through various social

Fali S Nariman, the veteran also referred as Bhishma Pitamah of Indian Judiciary left for heavenly abode leaving the Indian Legal Fraternity in mourn

22 Feb 2024 11:42 AM IST

Nariman, an internationally recognized renowned jurist passed away on February 21st, 2024 at the age of 95 succumbing to cardiac arrest. He was born in Rangoon (now Yongon) on Jan 10, 1929 and fled to India at the age of 12 during Japanese Invasion. He began his legal career as

Smooth Journey ahead for Indian economy?

22 Feb 2024 06:18 AM IST

Despite the decline of US CPI to 3.1% in Jan-24 compared to 3.4% in Dec-23, it is below the consensus expectations of 2.9%. The recently published ISM services data for US has increased at 53.4 in Jan’24, compared to 50.5 in Dec’23. Despite core inflation softening, in a recent interview

Rahul Gandhi Needs to Look Within

22 Feb 2024 06:16 AM IST

What has happened to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi? Why are his speeches getting increasingly inflammatory and controversial? The statements he has been making during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and the aggression he has been displaying, have been raising many eyebrows, apart from having negative consequences. One such negative consequence

Rama in Literature

22 Feb 2024 06:14 AM IST

The enduring popularity of the Ramayana continues to propel various retellings and re-imaginings of the classic tale of the triumph of good over evil. The Ramayana’s enduring popularity is evidenced by its journey across borders, regions, languages and cultures. The most definitive of them all, is Valmiki’s Sanskrit text, Ramayana,

India leads on Indian Ocean security

21 Feb 2024 05:28 AM IST

Recently, S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister gave a keynote speech at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia about security interests to India and beyond. This major gathering attended by his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, who warmly welcomed Dr Jaishankar, shows the degree to which the two countries

The Optics of the Congress Troika

21 Feb 2024 05:24 AM IST

With Sonia Gandhi opting out of the Lok Sabha fray, the optics are firmly on the diminishing returns of the Gandhis. A legacy is as effective as the incumbent. And in this case the incumbent is Rahul Gandhi since Sonia is taking a step back while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is

How first CEC Sukumar Sen proved Naysayers Wrong

21 Feb 2024 05:19 AM IST

According to Sen, who supervised first general elections of Lok Sabha and 18 state assemblies, granting votes to one and all was an act of faith, “faith in the common man of India and in his practical common sense”. As the countdown for another round of general elections begins for