Opinion

What’s the matter with Canada? Now a La-La Land on terrorism, but well beyond? And why?

07 Oct 2023 08:38 AM IST

La-La Land means, “ to think things that are completely impossible might happen, rather than understanding how things really are.” ( Cambridge dictionary) Following, I will argue that Justin Trudeau, Ottawa and aspects of Canadian culture are more towards fantasy land on security; even well beyond but overlap. And why?

India and Canada expel diplomats amidst accusations, historical ties to Vienna Convention highlighted

07 Oct 2023 08:33 AM IST

In the recent India-Canada diplomatic tension, one of the important things that took place was the sending back of Indian diplomats from Canada. They alleged that India is involved in the killing of Khalistani Canadian citizens on Canadian soil. They further said that one Indian diplomat was directly involved in

Vulnerable Kejriwal determined to Fight Back

07 Oct 2023 08:26 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is appearing to be vulnerable, particularly after the arrest of Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP of the Aam Aadmi Party, by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday. However, he is determined to fight back and has claimed that the arrests of AAP leaders were of

Pink Month: Key to beating breast cancer is awareness and early detection

06 Oct 2023 08:55 AM IST

Did you know that every four minutes a woman in India is being diagnosed with breast cancer? According to the National Cancer Registry, one in 29 women were likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer which is also the most common cancer among women in India. With October being designated

US-led financial hegemony could be a danger to India. How so?

06 Oct 2023 08:51 AM IST

Let’s recap my earlier thoughts and facts on the US oligopoly/hegemony Even top academic studies by Northwestern and Princeton university professors declare the United States is not a democracy, but is controlled by a limited number of people and institutions. Their lobbies are Washington pervasive, including on foreign relations and

UK must proactively act against Pro-Khalistan groups

06 Oct 2023 08:48 AM IST

The Khalistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in London on October 2 wherein the Tricolour was insulted has underlined the fact once again that the pro-Khalistani elements continue to misuse the UK’s asylum status to aid and abet terrorist activities against India. The UK government is yet to show

Breaking the glass ceiling: India’s Women Reservation Bill-A milestone for gender equality

05 Oct 2023 09:01 AM IST

“यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवता “- this ancient saying reminds us that divinity resides where women are revered. It serves as a poignant reflection of our aspirations for a society where women are celebrated and respected. In our pursuit of this ideal, India is making remarkable progress in the

The global economy: The emerging trends in a disarray world

05 Oct 2023 08:51 AM IST

The outlook for the global economy remains ambivalent with some mixed signals. While beliefs of a soft landing in the US are increasing, concerns about slowdowns in China and Europe are prevalent. The impact of aggressive monetary tightening is spreading, with the services sector joining housing, bank lending and industrial

Stop pursuing recklessly populist politics

05 Oct 2023 08:49 AM IST

At a time when development, aspiration, India’s rise as an international power have entered the national discourse, a time when the nation has started taking baby steps towards a post-caste identity, the Opposition believes that it can pull the country back to the days of Mandal politics of the 1980s.

The Indian AI paradox: Assessing the place of Dalits and Adivasis in the AI boom

04 Oct 2023 10:31 AM IST

With the advent of the AI boom all around the world, India is going to witness significant socio-economic changes in the next few years. India is a site of a vibrant AI workforce. The imagination and hype around AI is aspirational in Indian media, State and legislation. AI is getting

North India polls: BJP in leadership quandary, Congress rides momentum

04 Oct 2023 10:25 AM IST

The focus has now shifted to the next round of assembly elections, specially those being held in North India, the three states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The battle here is a face off between the Congress and the BJP. While the Congress for once is clear on its

On Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday: Message to North- stop trampling on his legacy

04 Oct 2023 10:22 AM IST

During the G20 meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, many of the leaders, including those of the North such as Justin Trudeau visited a memorial to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi. He was a man of practical ideals on peace and non-violence who no doubt, Mr. Modi hoped all present would