
Caught in the middle: The great generational balancing act
Our generation’s greatest contribution might be our ability to bridge opposing worldviews. We’re creating a new paradigm of family dynamics, blending the two Remember when we trembled at the sound of our father clearing his throat? When “because I said so” was an unassailable argument, and questioning authority was as foreign...
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Liberty is sacrosanct
26 February 2025 | Pioneer -
The growing threat of radicalisation of Central Asia
26 February 2025 | Nishakant Ojha -
Maha Kumbh 2025: A grand confluence of tradition, technology and transformation
26 February 2025 | Pradip Swarnakar -
SHIVARATRI: THE NIGHT OF SHIVA AND SHAKTI
26 February 2025 | ASHWANI GURUJI -
Women pioneering change in Indian higher education
26 February 2025 | Sujatha Kshirsagar -
M23 rebellion and Rwanda’s role: The escalating crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
25 February 2025 | Debashis Jena -
The Handwriting Blues: A Story of Decline
25 February 2025 | APS Malhotra

RBI should go for an ‘accommodative’ stance
While inflation has been steadily declining, the RBI opted to retain its ‘neutral’ stance, signaling a measured approach rather than give push to boost liquidity and demand On February 7, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the decisions taken by the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...

Navigating differences: Lessons in collaboration from a life in leadership
My experiences have taught me that to find common ground one must show patience, open to dialogue and accommodate perspectives different from your own I have been trying to set up a small library within my condominium complex. A lady was apprehensive about the criticism from a select few for the...

German election Tik Toked
As Germany votes to elect its new chancellor, far right may make substantial gains thanks to its Tik Tok campaign Germany votes in a snap federal election, a political shake-up triggered by the collapse of the three-party coalition government at the end of last year. With 59.2 million eligible voters, this...

New VC appointment rules undermine State autonomy
The UGC’s draft guidelines, while ostensibly aimed at ensuring uniformity in VC appointments, have opened a Pandora’s box of political and constitutional concerns The University Grants Commission’s (UGC) draft guidelines proposing a shift in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) have ignited a political storm. By granting Chancellors—predominantly Governors—the authority to constitute...

The footwear industry takes a step towards sustainability and social empowerment
With the footwear sector projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 12.39 per cent, the emphasis on sustainable growth has never been more crucial The Indian footwear industry has evolved significantly in the 21st century, blending tradition with innovation. Once solely focused on fashion and quality,...

A Kashmiri at Maha Kumbh
Maha Kumbh is a deeply immersive experience, a transformative journey like no other As a Kashmiri Muslim, I, Jehanzeb Allaqaband, had heard of the Maha Kumbh Mela but never imagined experiencing it. In 2025, my friend Yuvraj Srivastava invited me to witness the event in Prayagraj, and what was meant to...

Agarwood: The golden green tree revives Tripura’s economy
As Tripura emerges as India’s Agarwood hub, farmers across the country are eyeing its cultivation. However, unlocking its full potential requires streamlining regulatory policies The Agar tree known scientifically as Aquilaria malaccensis in India is found primarily in the North-Eastern states of Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. The...