Javed, Lata, Shabana & Pakistan!

March 1, 2023

This couplet of famous lyricist, poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar fits his own disposition perfectly! The harsh things he said in Pakistan are reflective of his personality. I have been friends with him for years and I can say that he speaks the truth to the face even if it...

Two priceless gems of India!

February 21, 2023

Even as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar used the words “old, rich opinionated, and dangerous person” for America’s veteran businessman George Soros, his sharp and savage replies have become the talk of the world. In fact, George Soros keeps attacking India from time to time. Jaishankar said people like George...

Quakes: How prepared are we?

February 14, 2023

Scenes of thousands of buildings reduced to rubble in Turkey’s devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake have forced the whole world to think as to how prepared we are to deal with the unpredictable earthquakes? About 59 per cent of India is vulnerable to earthquakes and therefore, it poses a more serious...

Why quibble when border is tense?

January 31, 2023

The BBC documentary "India: The Modi Question" has created an uproar in several parts of the country over the last few days. This documentary is based on the 2002 riots in Gujarat. Though it has been blocked on YouTube and Twitter, those who had downloaded it are trying to share...

Playing with honour of sportswomen!

January 23, 2023

Are Women Unsafe Even Among Wrestlers? There Have Been Allegations Of Sexual Harassment In The World Of Sports Too The daughters of our country are leaving no stone unturned to touch the sky in every field of life, but it is unfortunate that the eyes of the hungry wolves are...

Playing with honour of sportswomen!

January 23, 2023

The daughters of our country are leaving no stone unturned to touch the sky in every field of life, but it is unfortunate that the eyes of the hungry wolves are fixed on them. Right from hockey to football, table tennis, kabaddi, taekwondo, athletics to sports organisations, they keep landing...

Hatred being incited in guise of news

January 19, 2023

Last week, the Supreme Court made a very serious remark on the news channels. Justice K M Joseph and Justice B V Nagarathna categorically stated that hate speeches have become a major threat and therefore, they need to be curbed. If an anchor becomes a part of the problem of...

WHY TRIFLE WITH ANYONE’S FEELINGS?

January 11, 2023

The core issue regarding Shri Sammed Shikharji concerns neither religion nor faith. It is a matter of safeguarding the culture. If our culture survives, only then will the country remain beautiful and continue to move on the path of development. Our Constitution considers everyone equal. One should not play with...

What if Taliban takes over Pak?

January 3, 2023

At a time when we all are welcoming the New Year with great enthusiasm and new vigour, I am discussing a topic that is not only a matter of grave concern but also points towards a dreadful tomorrow. Before discussing those who disturb everyone’s peace with nefarious intentions, I wish...

Football-like kick in world politics!

December 27, 2022

Argentina’s superstar Lionel Messi and France’s star striker Kylian Mbappe were having a heart-pounding fight at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar... I was also watching this wonderful football match with great delight. The faster the pace of the game, the faster my heartbeat was and with the same intensity, the...