Opinion

The Victory of India

12 Jan 2024 08:20 AM IST

The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its historic judgement, unanimously upheld the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court held that Article 370 was a temporary provision and a feature of asymmetric federalism and not sovereignty. This was, indeed, a victory for India and Indians since the

India and Maldives need to handle each other with care

12 Jan 2024 08:17 AM IST

India and Maldives share strong historical, cultural, linguistic, ethnic, religious and commercial links. Maldives got freedom from Britain in 1965 and India was among the first to recognise Maldives after its independence. India had extended a helping hand to the Maldives several times through Operation Cactus in 1988 when the

Sheikh Hasina’s victory bodes well for India

12 Jan 2024 08:12 AM IST

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s fourth consecutive win in the recently held national elections augurs well for the bilateral ties between New Delhi and Dhaka. Hasina’s return to power in Bangladesh will not only have positive implications for continuity of the already robust bilateral relationship between the two neighbours but

Ditch the leave, embrace the conversation period

11 Jan 2024 08:28 AM IST

Dynasties have evolved, advancements have galloped, yet the disparity still remains. Yes, the disparity that discriminates against women. Yes, the disparity that silently shouts women are physically weaker. Yes, the disparity that asks women to remove her uterus, when their stance differs on period paid leaves offered to women during

BRICS expansion: A step towards global shift and strategic multi-alignment

11 Jan 2024 08:24 AM IST

As Moscow took over the presidency of BRICS, Russian President Vladimir Putin put forward the news that the bloc has turned into a 10-country body now with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates going along with it as new members. In August, the top BRICS leaders

ED must carry on with Bengal investigation

11 Jan 2024 08:22 AM IST

What’s going on in West Bengal? What explains the attack on the Enforcement Directorate team at Sandeshkhali last week, where they had gone to investigate Trinamool muscleman Shahjahan Sheikh in the PDS (ration) “scam” case? According to the ED, over a thousand people attacked their team and the Central forces

Politics that creates wealth but does not let the wealthy rule: The Modi way strikes an ideal balance

10 Jan 2024 05:10 AM IST

There are some who will always disdain the rich. It can get very self-destructive to a nation if it goes, too far. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi Way appears strongly to strike a balance of ensuring keeping important investment and top managerial people sufficiently satisfied who have important contributions to

TALE OF TWO YATRAS

10 Jan 2024 05:07 AM IST

As Rahul Gandhi embarks on the second leg of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the BJP is busy preparing for the Ram Janambhoomi inauguration ceremony at Ayodhya. As one will recall, the Ayodhya temple is the culmination of another yatra, one that took place over three decades ago. It was

IQ or EQ: What is more important?

10 Jan 2024 05:06 AM IST

Emotional intelligence has gained prominence within educational circles, standing alongside Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as a crucial factor in shaping well-rounded and accomplished individuals. EQ, or Emotional Quotient, is defined as the ability to recognize, utilize, comprehend, and manage emotions in a healthy and effective manner. This skill empowers people to

Cannibalism across cultures: Exploring historical practices, modern crimes, and legal implications in india

09 Jan 2024 05:12 AM IST

Cannibalism, the act of consuming one’s own kind, specifically human flesh, also known as anthropophagy, has been a practice reported across diverse regions globally. It manifests in various contexts, such as cultural, religious, medicinal, and, at times, criminal. Despite societal progress into the 21st century, instances of cannibalism persist, revealing

Muizzu taking Maldives down perilous path

09 Jan 2024 05:06 AM IST

It was the height of the first wave of Covid in 2020 and Maldives had to go on a lockdown for a few months like the rest of the world. A near-zero tourist footfall in a country whose tiny economy of around US$6 billion is totally dependent on tourism, it

Trade Secret & The Need for Protection

09 Jan 2024 04:59 AM IST

One of the main issues that organizations have these days is protecting their proprietary information due to the rapid advancements in technology and the simplicity with which information can be shared, copied, and stored in the digital age. Business plans, proposals, client databases and information, compilations, designs, programs, drawings, devices,