Indian agriculture and climate change: Challenges and strategies
India is forging a path toward climate-resilient agriculture, leveraging innovative strategies, integrated farming practices and government-led initiatives The agriculture and allied sectors play a central role in the sustainable growth and development of India's economy. These sectors not only ensure food and nutritional security for the country's 1.4 billion people but...
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Overcoming the Grip of Fearful Thoughts
31 December 2024 | Ajit Kumar Bishnoi -
Assessing efficacy and challenges of compensatory afforestation
31 December 2024 | BKP Sinha and Arvind Kumar Jha -
The teachers who shaped my life: Lessons beyond the classroom
31 December 2024 | Sanjay Chandra -
Country shamed
31 December 2024 | Pioneer -
India’s forest cover grows, but grim realities linger
31 December 2024 | Kota Sriraj -
The paradox of happiness: Why we fear what we seek
30 December 2024 | Asha Iyer Kumar -
Shifting stance
30 December 2024 | Pioneer
The statesman and a gentleman
Dr Singh’s journey from a humble student to a distinguished statesman is a testament to perseverance, intellect and humility As the country mourns the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who breathed his last on 26th December 2024 at the age of 92. The world leaders condone the death of...
Veganism: A resolution for health, planet, and compassion
Beyond being a dietary choice, veganism offers transformative benefits for personal health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. As the year winds down, it is natural to reflect on the resolutions that were made in January. While there would be some of us who could hold on to their resolutions and some...
The Challenges of a Noble Profession
Despite their vital role, educators remain undervalued and overstressed, leading to burnout The teaching profession, often referred to as one of the noblest vocations, faces significant challenges in today’s world. As society evolves, so do the expectations placed upon educators. Despite their pivotal role in shaping future generations, teachers grapple with...
Reaching for the stars, ruining the earth
In 2024, a year of rising conflicts and environmental crises, the race for space supremacy highlights a paradox: we look to the stars while neglecting our planet That was a harrowing near-miss. Trump endured an assassination attempt, and the ensuing spectacle was nothing short of fantastical. As he emerged, emboldened and...
Unlocking economic potential: Bridging the gender gap in public procurement
In India, strides in gender budgeting and supportive policies are fostering greater opportunities for women entrepreneurs How much of the goods and services purchased by government departments and public sector enterprises come from women-owned businesses? This crucial question is rarely asked, and it underscores the need for gender-responsive procurement policies in...
Hunger for power
Lure for power is a universal phenomenon but in the capital, it is at next level I have come to seek your support and valuable vote, as I have decided to stand for re-election, declared the bespectacled, heavyset, middle-aged man–dressed in an off-white safari suit–rather pompously, as he stood with folded...
India must stand firm against Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
India faces a pivotal decision as it considers Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister and a steadfast ally Sheikh Hasina must not be sent back to Bangladesh in response to the note verbale received from that country’s interim government calling for her extradition. Dhaka’s move has followed the...
