The quicksand of communalism
Clashes have erupted over Aurangzeb’s tomb, exposing the deep historical roots that gnaw away at the socio-cultural fabric of our nation In India, the spectre of communalism rears its ugly head every once in a while, often serving as a convenient political tool for those ascending the stairway to power. Grievances...
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Stalin plays the language card
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AI-powered LASIK: The future of vision correction
In an era where technology is reshaping healthcare, ophthalmology is experiencing a paradigm shift with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven advancements in vision correction. The latest milestone in this evolution is the integration of FORESIGHT technology with the AMARIS 1050RS laser system—ushering in a new era of unprecedented precision, safety, and speed...
From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Mauritus bolsters Indo-Mauritus relations Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent state visit to Mauritius marks a significant step in reinforcing the historical and strategic ties between the two nations. Received with warmth and enthusiasm by Mauritius’ Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, Modi’s visit underscores the mutual...
Religious supremacism in Pakistan
What began as a tool of political manoeuvring during the Zia-ul-Haq era has now morphed into an all-encompassing force, blurring the lines between faith and performance Muhammad Ali Jinnah may have wished, “Religion should not be allowed to come into Politics....Religion is merely a matter between man and God”, but reality...
Four-Day Workweek: Challenges and Promises
The concept of a four-day workweek has taken the world by storm, promising enhanced work-life balance and efficiency. However, implementing such a model in a heterogeneous and populous nation like India-home to over 1.4 billion people-presents significant challenges. India’s labor market has distinct complexities, making a four-day workweek more of an...
Balochistan on the Boil
The deadly train hijacking episode has brought the region’s struggle to the fore The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Balochistan marks another deadly episode in the decades-long struggle for Baloch independence. The attack, orchestrated by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), underscores the escalating insurgency in Pakistan’s largest but most...
Towards a Fit and Trim India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest initiative to combat obesity and curb excessive oil consumption is timely as obesity rates are rising sharply, underscoring urgent need for preventive healthcare and dietary reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent initiative to combat obesity and reduce excessive cooking oil consumption has ignited nationwide discussions on...
The delicate strength of relationships
Relationships are beautiful. However, I often view them through the lenses of the boundaries deeply ingrained during childhood and over the decades. I fail to grasp that human relationships are pure and unadulterated emotions. They cannot follow any scientific formulae. I also need to curb my tendency to judge the...
