Use of lighting in Indian architecture
Lighting greatly enhances India’s architectural heritage, turning historic landmarks into captivating spectacles India’s architectural heritage reflects a blend of history, culture and tradition. In bustling urban environments, our heritage monuments stand as timeless witnesses to our rich past. However, these architectural marvels often fade into the background amidst the vibrant city...
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Testing times
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Battle to save India’s biodiversity
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Enigma of copyright in the digital world
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Air turbulence
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An open letter to Shehbaz Sharif
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Insights into India’s growing heart health crisis
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The name game
09 May 2024 | Pioneer
Tasks for new regime in turbulent times
As the nation braces for a new Government, all eyes are on the horizon of challenges awaiting the new administration Keeping in view the confidence of Prime Minister, Narender Modi, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah and the BJP to cross a magic figure of “Chaar Sau Paar” nothing is certain in...
Evolution of monetary policymaking in India
With the changing nature of inflation and macroeconomic turbulence, remaining committed to inflation-targeting seems daunting The history of monetary policymaking in India dates back to the pre-independence era, but it gained significant momentum and structure post-independence. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in 1935, as a private shareholders’ bank...
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...
Global South’s cultural diplomacy
Cannes transcends its role as a mere film festival; it serves as a beacon of cultural exchange, artistic exploration, and industry innovation As we inch closer to the second week of May, excitement for the forthcoming 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is reaching a crescendo. The Cannes Film Festival,...
Climate startups: Innovative climate crisis warriors
Startups, pivotal in the shift to a net-zero future, can revitalise economies and communities while providing innovative solutions Deux ex machina is a technique often deployed by writers to solve a seemingly hopeless situation by external, magical and often unimaginable intervention. It is debatable if Deux ex machina exists in real...
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...
Dynamic contours of electoral politics
In a nation where election season seems perennial, the traditional distinction between campaign fervour and governance blurs into a continuous political landscape The election season is here. The reaction to the statement could well be that election season is now almost there around the year. There are some elections in some...
