Why we must learn to laugh at ourselves again
Once upon a time, we laughed without offence or guilt. We laughed at power, at politics, at bureaucracy, and most of all, at ourselves. It was a laughter steeped not in mockery but in a shared understanding of the absurdities of life. Remember R. K. Laxman’s Common Man? The bespectacled, bewildered...
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Preserving the past for the future’s sake
18 April 2025 | Pioneer -
Learning to learn and live
18 April 2025 | Vinayshil Gautam -
Finding God consciousness in a distracted world
17 April 2025 | Ajit Kumar Bishnoi -
Mansarovar Yatra to break the ice
17 April 2025 | Pioneer -
BJP — AIADMK alliance reboots
17 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Human trait: Excusing the inexcusable
16 April 2025 | Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj Ji -
Babasaheb and the battle for justice
16 April 2025 | Pioneer
Saluting the Gorkha spirit
From World War trenches to high-altitude patrols, and now well into their centenarian years, these warriors — my comrades, my teachers, my brothers — carry their legacy with the same quiet pride as they once did a khukuri In my nearly 66 years of trekking and travelling in Nepal, from a...
The power of positive thinking
It is only natural to feel emotionally and energetically drained when surrounded by negativity. People who constantly complain or criticise can deplete our inner energy and lower our “prana” — the life force that sustains us. In contrast, individuals with a positive disposition uplift us. They radiate warmth and optimism,...
A matter of faith, fear and politics
Issues of faith must be approached with inclusivity and mutual trust to avoid flare ups In a nation as diverse as India, policies that touch religious life must be crafted with sensitivity, consultation, and fairness. Otherwise, what begins as lawmaking in Parliament risks becoming lawbreaking on the streets. Murshidabad, West Bengal,...
Resetting the world order
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission share a common world view. Their leadership and synergy forges new pathways in global diplomacy, trade, and security In a rapidly changing global landscape, countries across the world are striving to innovate and evolve — seeking deeper...
Gen Z is not lost: They are evolving
Every generation faces scepticism from the ones before it. “While the Silent Generation viewed the Baby Boomers as overly rebellious, the Boomers, in turn, criticised Millennials for being too entitled. Now, the torch has passed to Generation Z — and the narrative feels strikingly familiar. Some claim, ‘They’re lost,’ while...
All that glitters is gold!
Rising demand and global uncertainty push the yellow metal to Rs 1 lakh mark The timeless charm of the yellow metal never wanes. Of late, gold is making new highs in its price graph. Gold prices in India have been on a relentless upward trajectory, inching closer to the Rs 1,00,000...
The new rules of global trade
Financial markets are rattled, old alliances are strained, and a new economic order is emerging from the turbulence. For India, it’s both a warning and an opening In the world of economics and global finance, leaders are expected to act like chess grandmasters — calculating moves, predicting ripple effects, and maintaining...
