Why do Indians excel abroad and fail back home?
Emphasis on fostering creativity, innovation and risk-taking is pivotal for the nation to become a global hub for knowledge creation Indians have undeniably left a lasting impression across various global arenas, spanning technology, entrepreneurship, academia and healthcare. However, a perplexing paradox persists - why do Indians excel overseas while encountering unique...
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Patrimonial dispute
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The marginalisation of disabled in politics
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Nurture workplace safety and inclusivity
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Turncoats
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Graft dominates election discourse
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The rising power of nano influencers
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Weather vagaries
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Historic legal battle unfolds over Gyanvapi
Amidst the legal wrangling, a deeper narrative emerges, one of contested ownership, religious desecration and the enduring scars of history The legal hearings, whether in the court at Varanasi or the Supreme Court, over the past many months regarding the worship at Gyan Vapi, carry ethical interest. The statures of the...
From tears to laughter: Navigating life’s punchlines
From childhood taunts to adult jests, the journey of one man’s relationship with humour is a winding road filled with laughter and tears I turned into an overweight boy very early in my life. I still remember an incident from my childhood. My younger brother called me ‘Fatso’ in front of...
Cold comfort
All parties must own responsibility for the low voter turnout and work to reverse it In the ongoing elections, a significant cause for concern has emerged with the low voter turnout, particularly in the Hindi heartland. This trend has set off alarm bells among political parties, forcing them to delve deeper...
Maya sees political grass greener in Harit Pradesh
BSP leader and former Chief Minister Mayawati has once again broached the issue of statehood for western UP, probably to remain electorally relevant in the days ahead The first phase of polling in western Uttar Pradesh is over. On April 19, the Lok Sabha constituencies of Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina,...
Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day
From serving as conduits of wisdom and imagination to safeguarding cultural heritage, books play a vital role in shaping our collective consciousness Books have long served as companions to humanity, bridging the present with the past and future through a rich tapestry of historical narratives and fiction. Each book, a product...
New beginnings
The CJI hopes new criminal justice laws will expedite cases lingering on for long years Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has lauded the enactment of new criminal justice laws, hailing it as a watershed moment for the nation’s judicial organ. The judiciary plays a pivotal role in shaping the...
Iran-Israel: On the brink of war or hype
Iran’s attack and Israel’s retaliation threaten to reshape the established rules of engagement and have the potential to destabilise the region Iran launched a significant assault on Israel during the night of April 13-14, deploying 300 drones and missiles from its territory towards Israeli territories, including Jerusalem, the Golan Heights and...