Opinion

The darker side of discount culture: An overview

21 Jan 2025 02:57 AM IST

It is an undeniable fact that markets in India offer discounts as a business strategy to attract the customers and boost up the sales considerably. Of course, it remains the most dynamic principle of core sectors like commerce, industry and business. The customers are naturally curious about finding the offers

India-U.S. relations to flourish in Trump 2

21 Jan 2025 02:53 AM IST

By the time this write-up is published, Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. India and Indians in general are more than hopeful that India-US relations will hit the high note during his presidency. This belief was reflected in an interesting opinion poll carried out by

Longer working hours: Hasty Decision can be Counter-Productive

21 Jan 2025 02:50 AM IST

Recently, I have come across statements in the media by very prominent business personalities of the country, notably of the Chairman of L & T Group and Mr. Narayana Murthy of Infosys advocating the enlargement of the total working hours of Executives, presumably in order to give an increased push

The long road to resilience: Why disaster preparedness still falling short

20 Jan 2025 02:16 AM IST

Despite years of significant investments in disaster preparedness, many vulnerabilities still persist, especially in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). This ongoing challenge is driven by several factors that require closer examination. First, it’s critical to recognize the successes that have been accomplished. One significant achievement is integrating the concept of

Bangladesh’s turmoil: A volatile mix of agendas

20 Jan 2025 02:09 AM IST

The political upheaval in Bangladesh that erupted with the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 has plunged the nation into turmoil. What began as protests against allegations of corruption and authoritarianism has escalated into violent sectarian violence with broader implications for South Asia’s stability, particularly in its

The interconnectedness of climate change: A call for comprehensive solutions

18 Jan 2025 02:25 AM IST

The urgency of addressing climate change has never been more pronounced, as the world grapples with the profound implications of human activity on the planet’s ecosystems. The past two centuries, particularly following the advent of industrialization, have witnessed an unprecedented acceleration in climatic changes. This rapid transformation is largely attributed

Indira Bhawan, a tribute to the former Prime Minister

18 Jan 2025 02:09 AM IST

The new Congress headquarters, Indira Bhawan, was inaugurated on the Kotla Road in the capital, amidst an unnecessary controversy precipitated by the Bharatiya Janata Party, on why it was not named after Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away recently. It was also the failure of the communication department of the

Swami Vivekananda: The spiritual foundation of netaji’s mission

18 Jan 2025 02:05 AM IST

January marks the birth of two of India’s greatest sons, whose contributions ignited the flame of patriotism in the hearts and minds of the Indian people. Swami Vivekananda, born on January 12, 1863, is one of the most towering personalities in modern Indian history. Just a few days after Swami

India in intelligent era, tech-driven governance

17 Jan 2025 00:50 AM IST

BJP formed a third successive government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since the inception of the third government, we have witnessed a significant development in policy to boost digital aged governance reforms. As announced by IMF, the Indian economy has become the fifth largest in the world

Ceasefire in Gaza: A temporary respite or a prelude to future conflict?

17 Jan 2025 00:46 AM IST

The announcement of a ceasefire deal in conflict between Hamas and Israel This agreement marks a significant step toward ending a 15-month-long war that has left countless lives shattered and entire regions in ruins. As the world watches this moment unfold, the ceasefire provides an opportunity for reflection on the

Working class bearing burden of revdi at top and bottom

16 Jan 2025 02:36 AM IST

Larson & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s statement “how long you can stare at your wife”, reminds of an anecdote of Ram Jethmalani who unapologetically had two wives. PM Morarji Desai would often reason Ram’s lifestyle for not making him law minister. In return, Ram once quipped: Morarji bhai, had my

Unity in diversity must continue to bloom in Bharat

16 Jan 2025 02:33 AM IST

Human civilizational discourse is privy to multiple instances signifying unity and togetherness of not only humans but of other creatures as well. A well-known English idiom ‘birds of a feather flock together’ signifies this. The phrase has been originally attributed to the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, both directly in his

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