Persisting Central Information Commission vacancies challenge transparency claims

Persisting Central Information Commission vacancies challenge transparency claims

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 | Priyadarshi Dutta

Eight vacancies of Information Commissioners undermine the cause of transparency and accountability Recently on December 10, Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS (Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension) made a pitch for Vikashit Bharat, 2047 while addressing the 16th Annual Convention of Central Information Commission at Bharat Mandampam in Pragati Maidan. Ironically, it was...

Syria’s collapse: Foreign meddling and economic ruin

Syria’s collapse: Foreign meddling and economic ruin

Monday, 16 December 2024 | Nilantha Ilangamuwa

As allies like Iran pressured Assad for reforms, and Western nations explored conditional sanctions relief, Syria became a battleground of competing geopolitical manoeuvring By the end of November, the situation in Syria was dire. Government forces were on the brink of exhaustion, stretched thin by an economic crisis that spiralled out...

Beyond the screen: The hidden truths of our social media lives

Beyond the screen: The hidden truths of our social media lives

Monday, 16 December 2024 | Asha Iyer Kumar

Social media is a tool to make life more connected and interesting, it is not a measure  to judge worth and success of family and friends Ever since social media sneaked into our lives, we have made it a shelf to display our lives’ wares. We paint our digital walls with...

Modi’s mantra

Modi’s mantra

Monday, 16 December 2024 | Pioneer

PM Modi’s resolutions give roadmap for progress but its realisation requires collaborative efforts from the government and civil society During the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha on December 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated 11 resolutions to guide India’s future development. These resolutions, inspired by the spirit of the Constitution,...

A forgotten crisis amid global turmoil

A forgotten crisis amid global turmoil

Monday, 16 December 2024 | SUDHIR HINDWAN

In a world dominated by geopolitical rivalries, economic uncertainties and environmental degradation, food security concerns are relegated to background World politics today faces a myriad of challenges, including cyber fraud, widespread corruption, trans-national terrorism, and the relentless use of weapons of mass destruction in regional conflicts such as the West Asian...

The rise of preventative fillers: A new era in beauty standards

The rise of preventative fillers: A new era in beauty standards

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Hema Pant

India’s Millennials and Gen Z are embracing early cosmetic treatments like fillers as part of their self-care routines In recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged among India’s Millennials and Gen Z, the increasing popularity of early cosmetic treatments like fillers. This shift highlights evolving beauty standards influenced heavily by social...

Harmonising  with change

Harmonising with change

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj Ji

While change is often seen as a source of progress, its relentless pace can leave many mentally drained Whether we like it or not, we have to constantly adapt to the changing time, changing thoughts, and changing future. Today, change has become so rapid that some people, especially professionals, have to...

Bangladesh’s secular fabric under siege

Bangladesh’s secular fabric under siege

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Hiranmay Karlekar

The suppression of dissent, coupled with the growing boldness of extremist ideologies, risks steering the nation towards a fundamentalist Islamist state It is increasingly clear that fundamentalist Islamist organisations, which are pathologically hostile to India as well as to all secular and democratic persons and organisations in Bangladesh, are increasingly calling...

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Lighting up the Holiday Spirit

22 December 2024 | Abhi Singhal | Agenda

Unwrapping Festive Flavours

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Plates that teleport to Iran

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Winter Wonderland

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Savour the Spirit of Christmas!

22 December 2024 | Divya Bhatia | Agenda

A Paw-some Celebration of Pet Love

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