Opinion

The UP Bypolls

06 Nov 2024 02:28 AM IST

Along with elections in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand there are also some bypolls that will take place. It would be especially interesting to see which way the state of Uttar Pradesh would vote given the way the vote fell in the recent Lok Sabha. If the Samajwadi Party

A Robust healthcare infrastructure

06 Nov 2024 02:24 AM IST

The Modi government has made gigantic strides in healthcare since 2014, focusing on expanding access to medical services, improving medical infrastructure and percolating healthcare to all the crevices of the country through the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, which is the largest healthcare programme in the world. This programme, launched in 2018,

US-China power struggle in Myanmar’s quest for stability

05 Nov 2024 04:41 AM IST

The United States and China have emerged as influential players in Myanmar’s turbulent political landscape, driven by distinct yet strategically important interests. The 2021 military coup and subsequent crisis have polarized international involvement, with the U.S. aligning with democratic forces while China prioritizes regional stability and economic interests. This divergence

Attack on Hindu temple is Trudeau’s doing

05 Nov 2024 04:37 AM IST

The Khalistani attack on the Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton—where the hoodlums entered the temple premises and roughed up devotees, while attacking an Indian high commission-organised camp to give life certificates to pensioners—crossed a red line that no one thought that they would cross. But on second thoughts, why wouldn’t

‘WHAT LEGACY WILL I LEAVE?’ The Quiet Revolution of AI in CJI Chandrachud’s Judicial Metamorphosis

05 Nov 2024 04:33 AM IST

“What legacy will i leave?” The imagery that CJI DYC put it in our minds can result in a reflection, probably the only time when a man at the pinnacle of our judicial system will ever be seen introspecting. For years, courts have been synonymous with delays, echoing the famous

The digital dragnet: A threat to personal liberty

04 Nov 2024 04:11 AM IST

The digital age, while bringing unprecedented opportunities, has also given rise to a plethora of new threats. One such threat, gaining alarming momentum in India, is the “digital arrest scam.” This scam, executed through sophisticated tactics, has ensnared numerous unsuspecting citizens, causing significant financial and emotional distress. The modus operandi

Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkar?

04 Nov 2024 04:09 AM IST

The outcome of the close US presidential election is barely 48 hours away, and like elsewhere in the world, there is tremendous interest in whether the poll would bring back Donald Trump or will Kamala Harris create history by becoming the first woman head of the government. While it is

Low precautions among internet users amid surge in online frauds

04 Nov 2024 04:07 AM IST

With the rapid rise in internet use in India, the incidents of online frauds/ scams/ cheating has also seen a spurt. Identity theft, social engineering, phishing, skimming, QR code fraud, OTP fraud, frauds using NFC technology, fake cashback links, UPI fraud, etc have now become the buzz words. Fraudsters and

When No Means Yes

02 Nov 2024 02:58 AM IST

When I was seven years old, an aunt handed over a crisp ten rupee note (a princely sum in those days) to me before leaving our home- probably to reward my non-mischievous conduct. I was aware that the cash was synonymous with ‘aish’- I could buy lots of yummy candies

J&K can become a sacred pilgrimage site for world religions

02 Nov 2024 02:56 AM IST

The Kalki Gyan Sagar Gurukul will be established in Jammu & Kashmir.

POLITICAL POSITIONING OF DALITS WILL PLAY KEY ROLE IN MAHA POLLS

02 Nov 2024 02:54 AM IST

In Maharashtra, Marathas is the largest community containing 28 per cent of the state population. The OBCs as categories contains castes like-Kunbis (seven per cent), Malis (seven per cent), Vanjaris (six per cent) with Muslim OBCs comprising 38 per cent of the total population of the state.

Israel’s Ban on URWA: A strategic gamble

31 Oct 2024 01:42 AM IST

Israel’s recent prohibition of URWA (Universal Right to Work and Access), a framework providing vulnerable populations with access to essential services and employment, has ignited international concern. This policy, framed as a security measure, represents a troubling divergence from internationally upheld human rights norms and is likely to have far-reaching