Sunshine on shoulders, a spring in my step!
We still have time to take a step back to pause, reflect and act, to leave a better world for the generations to come Summers have been harsh this year. I do not recall Delhi temperatures shooting to 50 degrees plus in the 26 years since we shifted to the national...
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Restive Valley
11 June 2024 | Pioneer -
What actually upset the Modi applecart
11 June 2024 | Prafull Goradia -
Protecting health through food safety
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Parched Capital
10 June 2024 | Pioneer -
Major losses for BJP, coalitions re-emerge
10 June 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Overcoming child sexual abuse stigma
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Balancing act
08 June 2024 | Pioneer
Punjab quietly yields surprising results
Punjab’s voters remained uncharacteristically silent, leaving political parties hopeful yet uncertain about the election outcome, which ultimately did not favour any single party The general parliamentary Lok Sabha elections 2024 have been held smoothly in Punjab without any noticeable wave or enthusiasm in favour of any political party. There has been...
India's green power policies come of age
India emerged as the third largest solar power generator in 2023, thanks to its ambitious policies and regulations From the MNRE’s Surya-Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana guidelines for residential rooftop solar to the adoption of green energy open access regulations by State regulators for the C&I sectors, proactive efforts are being made...
Hearth over heart
Taking Ram temple credit couldn't help BJP win Ayodhya; voters wanted development instead The BJP slogan 'Jo Ram ko laaye hain, hum unko laayenge' (We will support those who brought Ram to Ayodhya), though catchy, failed to resonate in the very city where the temple was built. The BJP's shocking loss...
Indian voters deliver a resounding verdict
Voters reject Modi's divisive politics, empowering the Opposition to safeguard democracy and reflecting a nuanced view of the ruling party's tenure India’s electorate has delivered its verdict, and the message is crystal clear. The voters have used the ruling party’s performance over the past decade as a mirror, reflecting both approval...
Virtual communication over spoken words
Each one of us needs appreciation, or validation, through a kind or loving word, and sometimes through a touch or even an occasional hug We were fond of a nursery rhyme during our hostel days, “One for sorrow, two for joy, three for letter, four for toy...” I realised much later...
The enigma
The BJP ‘loss’ amid victory and Congress 'win' in defeat is a perplexing question Predicting the course Indian politics will take is akin to forecasting monsoon or betting on the next World Cup winner — notoriously unpredictable. Election results routinely buck conventional wisdom, leaving even the most astute political pundits perplexed...
Agenda for the Modi Government 3.0
If Modi gets his next term, he might bring about transformative changes and ambitious plans to navigate India's diverse challenges and opportunities Elections have resulted in surprises and upsets before. India's stability lies in its ability to transition power smoothly. The verdict is out now and the winner is announced. To...
