Reviving the spirit of peace: A call to action for a divided world
As the voices of peacemakers grow faint and their initiatives struggle for survival, the urgency to reignite hope and unity has never been greater This is my story. As a child, I often heard harrowing tales of emotional and physical trauma, turmoil, displacement, and violence from my family elders—stories of what...
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A Mindful Heart For A Mindful Life
28 November 2024 | Rajyogi Brahma Kumar nikunj ji -
Bridging the gender gap in skills and opportunities
28 November 2024 | Dinesh Sood -
Aruna Vasudev: A tribute to the mother figure of Asian cinema
28 November 2024 | Santanu Ganguly -
A glimmer of hope
28 November 2024 | Pioneer -
Why band-aid solutions fail to fix Delhi pollution
28 November 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Reaping our demographic dividend: Can skilling be the secret sauce?
27 November 2024 | Arunesh Singh -
Lessons in Humility and Faith
27 November 2024 | Ajit Kumar Bishnoi
Realigning India’s economic strategy
Achieving the ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 demands a decisive overhaul of current economic policies The world is undergoing rapid political changes. With these geopolitical changes underway, it becomes imperative to relook at the current strategy for economic development to meet the declared target of achieving a...
Prasar Bharati unveils WAVES app amid criticism and challenges
Prasar Bharati launched its much-anticipated app, WAVES touted as a strategic leap for India’s national broadcaster In a vibrant ceremony during the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Prasar Bharati unveiled its long-awaited app, WAVES. Marking a strategic step forward for India’s national broadcaster, the launch was graced...
Yet another flashpoint
All stakeholders must demonstrate utmost restraint to prevent any escalation of communal tensions in Sambhal The town of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh has become the epicentre of intense communal tension following a violent confrontation over a court-mandated survey of the historic Shahi Jama Masjid. The incident, which unfolded on Sunday, has...
K P Sharma Oli walks a tightrope on China
Will Oli’s stance on the BRI and his decision to prioritise China over India define his political legacy or deepen Nepal’s internal divides? In Kathmandu, I observed that Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli’s visit to China has become a hot potato in the chilly Kathmandu valley. The China visit is being...
Addressing rural housing challenges in India: A case study of PMAY-G
PMAY-G has transformed rural housing in India, delivering not just shelter but also dignity and opportunity to millions Housing is a fundamental challenge for rural India, where a significant portion of households live in kutcha structures made of non-durable materials such as mud and bamboo. These homes are highly vulnerable to...
Corporate Carewashing
Many organisations falsely present themselves as socially responsible Nowadays we often see that companies are engaged towards launching mental health awareness campaigns while maintaining toxic work environments or failing to provide meaningful employee support; at times companies celebrate diversity during cultural moments without addressing systemic inequities, such as unequal pay or...
Food subsidy: Go for direct transfer to curb leakages
Despite extensive measures implemented by the government, including digitisation, pilferage persists, revealing systemic flaws in how food subsidies are administered According to a Study titled ‘Rationalising Public Distribution System in India’ done by the Indian Council For Research On International Economic Relations (ICRIER), there was grain leakage under the Pradhan Mantri Garib...
