Opinion

The Modi consensus: Redefining secularism

22 Jan 2024 06:31 AM IST

The Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 22 is a defining moment in the history of Bharat. It symbolises the restoration of its cultural identity and also marks a significant shift in how we have perceived, understood and practiced secularism in this country. The rise of Narendra

Mani Shankar Aiyar undermines his Boss Rajiv Gandhi

22 Jan 2024 06:29 AM IST

Former Union Minister and maverick Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has the propensity of harming his party’s interests, particularly when the Lok Sabha elections are barely a few months away. In 2014, when Narendra Modi was the Prime Ministerial nominee of the BJP, Aiyar on the sidelines of an AICC

India’s Strategic Miss

22 Jan 2024 06:25 AM IST

The importance of the chip industry extends beyond economics and electrical use; it plays a vital role in geopolitics and contemporary warfare. Throughout the history of warfare, a consistent lesson emerges: the outcome of major conflicts often pivots on the pursuit of new and advanced defence technologies that provide a

Sustaining print in digitised world a tough task against time

20 Jan 2024 04:56 AM IST

Digitization started in the early 1980s. Since then, the non-stop digital revolution has transformed the way we work, communicate, bank, study, entertain, shop etc. everything has changed. In the new global order, digitisation has emerged as a reckoning factor in ascertaining ranking of any country, consequently many governments have switched

Mayawati’s election declaration reflects her existential crisis

20 Jan 2024 04:54 AM IST

The Bahujan Samaj Party boss Mayawati has declared that her party would be contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections without opting for any pre-poll alliance. However, she has made it abundantly clear that she would be open to post-poll alignments. Effectively, Mayawati who has refrained from actively participating in the

India’s agricultural renaissance: Nurturing sustainable practices

20 Jan 2024 04:49 AM IST

Success of agricultural policies hinges on conscientious application of Theory of Change, coupled with diligent monitoring and evaluation. Agriculture, the foundation of human civilization, remains pivotal to our survival. India, with its innovative blend of ‘returning to fundamentals’ and ‘advancing to the future,’ leads a comprehensive farming approach, endorsing both

Allowing foreign universities is a complex issue

19 Jan 2024 03:18 AM IST

These days, India is weighing the potential benefits of allowing foreign universities to operate within its borders, with some arguing it will enhance the quality of education, while others are concerned about the potential negative effects on domestic institutions and the Indian education system. Recently, this has sparked debate, with

IRAN’S ACTION FURTHER EXPOSES PAKISTAN AS REGIONAL TERROR HUB

19 Jan 2024 03:15 AM IST

Iran’s missile attack targeting what it claimed were bases of the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has further exposed Islamabad as a terrorist hub in the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amri-Abdollahian said that “we only targeted the Iranian terrorist group on the soil of Pakistan. We

Reflecting on lesser-known aspects of Netaji’s life

19 Jan 2024 03:10 AM IST

His faith in religion was revived when he discovered Swamy Vivekananda’s teachings. As we approach Netaji’s 127th birth anniversary, on 23 January, it is an ideal time to reflect on some lesser-known aspects of his life. For instance, many are unaware of Netaji’s childhood and his early quest for meaning

New Generation Excited For Ram Mandir ! Fear or Faith or Politics?

18 Jan 2024 18:16 PM IST

Ask any youngster if they are excited about the new Ram Mandir, and the loud reply comes, “Jai Shree Ram”. In the last few years, the engagement of Gen Z in devotional activities has surged and today ‘Tilak’ in the forehead and going to temples are getting ‘cooler’. Receiving an

Right to be forgotten: Erasing the past or reshaping the future?

18 Jan 2024 09:52 AM IST

In the age of the internet, our digital footprints extend far beyond the confines of physical space. Every click, every comment, every online interaction becomes a permanent mark on the ever-expanding canvas of the web. This raises a crucial question: Do we have the right to control our digital narrative,

Dark Patterns: Shining a light on consumer protection in the digital age

18 Jan 2024 09:46 AM IST

The consumer landscape has been irrevocably altered by the digital revolution. E-commerce platforms have become ubiquitous, offering unparalleled convenience and access to goods and services. However, within this online marketplace, a shadowy element lurks: dark patterns. These are deceptive design tactics employed by platforms to manipulate users into making unintended