Are taxpayers getting their money’s worth?

Are taxpayers getting their money’s worth?

Friday, 22 November 2024 | Rachna Lakhpati

From understaffed schools and ill-equipped hospitals to failing sanitation systems, taxpayers are left wondering: where is their money really going? Each month, countless individuals contribute a significant portion of their earnings to the government, with the expectation that it will deliver essential services and build a nation worthy of our pride....

Why Vijay’s political debut is more than just a star’s gamble

Why Vijay’s political debut is more than just a star’s gamble

Thursday, 21 November 2024 | ASHRAF NEHAL

Tamil Nadu’s political DNA, shaped by social movements and cinema, is at a crossroads, making Vijay’s foray into politics a litmus test for the survival of its unique ethos The moment Vijay announced Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, every political pundit worth their salt rushed to make the laziest possible comparison – MGR....

Diabetes care: Bridging modern medicine and holistic traditions

Diabetes care: Bridging modern medicine and holistic traditions

Thursday, 21 November 2024 | Biju Dharmapalan

There is an urgent need to unite modern and traditional treatments to address the complex challenges of diabetes and improve lives worldwide Diabetes is among the most rapidly increasing chronic diseases globally. An illness marked by increased blood glucose levels, has severe repercussions if left untreated. Type 1 diabetes is predominantly...

Douse the fire

Douse the fire

Thursday, 21 November 2024 | Pioneer

A fresh wave of violence in Manipur serves as a grim reminder that normalcy remains elusive, with innocent lives continuing to be lost Manipur is burning again and it seems no one knows how to control the violence which has taken a proportion of a civil war in the state. The...

Medical tourism: India as global healing hub

Medical tourism: India as global healing hub

Thursday, 21 November 2024 | R K Sinha

With its unique offerings and competitive advantages, the country is poised to become a global leader in medical tourism, attracting patients from across the globe Recently, Britain’s King Charles visited India on a private trip with his wife, Queen Camilla. During their three-day stay, they stayed at a modern holistic health...

Buddhas in the boardroom: How meditation can counter burnout

Buddhas in the boardroom: How meditation can counter burnout

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 | Ishan Shivanand

Meditation, once reserved for monks, is emerging as a transformative practice for professionals, helping them fight burnout With increased screen time, back-to-back meetings and the constant scramble of the hustle culture, we need to consider – whether are we running the show, or just running. Workplace burnout is the price often...

Time for reckoning

Time for reckoning

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 | Pioneer

Today Maharashtra will vote to decide its future leadership and political trajectory Maharashtra, one of India’s most politically significant states, votes for all 288 Assembly seats today. This election comes at a time of heightened political fragmentation and social unrest, making its outcome crucial for both state and national politics. A...

West Bengal’s lost opportunity

West Bengal’s lost opportunity

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 | Anirban Ganguly

Tata Nano factory’s relocation from West Bengal to Gujarat is a poignant reminder of how political myopia derailed a golden opportunity for Bengal’s industrial revival In a moving tribute to late Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the many dimensions of the industrial icon’s personality that endeared him to...

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Grand celebration of cinema

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A Meal Worth Revisiting

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