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Hot as Hades
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast severe heatwave, leading to high health risk As if the scorching sensation on the skin and mercury’s validation of the heat and humidity were not enough, the Weatherman has issued a stark warning for northwest India, forecasting a severe heatwave with a high health risk...
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Unifying Paradise
17 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Eating gold
16 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Bitter ballot battle
15 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Frenemies
14 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Wild card
13 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Testing times
11 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Air turbulence
10 May 2024 | Pioneer
The name game
Celebrities and influencers are equally liable for misleading endorsements, says the SC In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that celebrities and influencers are equally liable if they endorse misleading advertisements. Hearing a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association against Patanjali’s advertisements, the Bench of Justices Hima Kohli...
The die is cast
The pivotal third phase of the elections concluded with a low turnout, featuring prominent contenders Yesterday, Prime Minister Modi exercised his voting right. He was vocal about India’s exemplary democratic process on the global stage. Indeed, the complexity of Indian elections, given the vastness of the nation and its electorate, makes...
Holding up the mirror
The roots of Khalistani extremism in Canada run deep; S Jaishankar just made it public In a recent critique of the Trudeau administration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accused Canada of granting visas to individuals linked to organised crime, despite warnings from New Delhi, while also legitimising extremism, separatism, and advocates...
Nepal plays the hardball
Nepal is flexing its muscles by depicting Indian territories on its currency notes In a recent development that has stirred regional tensions, Nepal has included certain disputed territories in its new currency notes. The move not only challenges India’s sovereignty claims but also signals a significant alignment shift towards its northern...
School for scandal
With special focus on pro-Palestine protests, several global universities have turned into activism hubs As more students join anti-Israel protests in countries like the US, England, France and elsewhere, it has spawned a debate regarding the role of educational institutes in shaping political ideologies and influencing global opinion, as well as...
Voter inertia
Low turnout in early phases of Lok Sabha polls is a cause of concern for parties, EC and democracy The lukewarm voter response in the first two phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections raises several questions about the underlying reasons for their apathy. Is the weather a deterrent, or is...
Scare visits schools
A bomb threat directed at nearly 100 schools in Delhi-NCR serves as a wake-up call for all of us Amid an unanticipated cloud of fear, nearly 100 schools in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) sent students home early Wednesday upon receiving a bomb threat via email. The police conducted...
