Opinion

Murli Manohar Joshi, scholar among politicians, turns 90

08 Jan 2024 08:56 AM IST

It is extremely rare that two scholars, both politicians, share the same stage. However, this happened on Saturday when on the occasion of Dr Murli Manohar Joshi’s 90th birthday, Dr Karan Singh was invited to be a distinguished guest. Both Joshi and Singh, though in different parties, have been recognized

Mismanagement at Sabarimala: Case for liberation of temples from state control

06 Jan 2024 04:19 AM IST

The recent harrowing scene of commotion at Sabarimala temple has again brought the issue of mismanagement of temples under the government control at the forefront. The clamour to emancipate the temples from government shackles is not a novel one, and has been at the centre stage of our societal consciousness

After Telangana, Congress seeks to reclaim Andhra Pradesh

06 Jan 2024 04:11 AM IST

The Congress appears to be determined to reclaim its supremacy in some of the Southern States, where it had performed poorly in the past two polls. After wresting Telangana from the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi headed by K. Chandrasekhar Rao, during the recent Assembly polls, the grand old party wishes to

Dissecting the new narrative of hope in Yogi’s Uttar Pradesh

06 Jan 2024 04:06 AM IST

Democracy produces an interesting contradiction. It generates hope and despair together. The feeling of despair due to various reasons produces discontent and also dissent. The hope which democracy generates sometimes embraces dissent and dilute it through various kinds of symbolic and substantial deliveries of developmental actions. The hope is natural

We all wish to board train to eternity with confirmed booking!

05 Jan 2024 07:12 AM IST

As in chess so in life the ‘end game’ matters the most; all is well that ends well ! You may not live well, but must die well! ( in peace! ) The good taste must linger on! The end is indeed important; though few care for it, busy as they

GLOBAL COMMUNITY MUST ASK PAKISTAN TO EXTRADITE SAEED TO INDIA

05 Jan 2024 07:07 AM IST

Newly-appointed spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Randhir Jaiswal has on Thursday (January 4) once again confirmed that India has sent an extradition request to Pakistan on 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. India has also provided necessary supporting documents to Pakistan while seeking extradition of the founder

Doctrine of necessity and compulsion driving Congress towards seat-sharing arrangement

05 Jan 2024 07:04 AM IST

Amid differences, disquiet and one-upmanship, INDIA alliance is hopeful to thrash out a seat sharing formula. But the prospects of a one-one-one contest against Narendra Modi-led BJP-NDA is not liked by a section of Congress, particularly its in-house veterans. The reason being, for the first time in post-independence India, the

How a Bollywood David could take on a Hollywood Golaith

04 Jan 2024 06:27 AM IST

Only one country’s film industry can potentially challenge Hollywood’s global dominance and give it a run for its money. Neither China nor Europe is up to this task (although it could be argued that China is doing so indirectly by taking over ownership of many Hollywood production companies). It can

India-U.S. ties: Let substance prevail over optics

04 Jan 2024 06:22 AM IST

Looking ahead into 2024, there is a need to bridge the gap between perception and reality when it comes to India’s relations with the West, particularly the United States. In terms of optics, the brouhaha in media and social media is creating the perception that things between the US and

New laws are meant to ensure dignity and security of life on roads

03 Jan 2024 19:59 PM IST

Failure to stop and assist the injured on the roads also carries increased penalties in comparison to the previous law, including imprisonment and fines. The strike by Truck drivers protesting against the new laws which make hit and run a serious punishable offence is an attempt to bypass accountability which

Influence of AI on Employment in India

03 Jan 2024 07:47 AM IST

Which sectors have experienced a decline in job opportunities due to AI? As an AI-driven lead generation company’s CEO, I’ve noticed the impact of AI on employment, especially in areas like manufacturing, customer service, and transportation, where job opportunities have diminished. In the manufacturing sector, AI and automation integration has

POLITICAL ROADMAP FOR 2024

03 Jan 2024 07:39 AM IST

It is out with the old and in with the new but what makes 2024 so special is the fact that it is also ELection Year. Although, going by the current trend, most psephologists have already called the election in favour of the sitting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that still