Opinion

The feeble existence of the United Nations

16 Oct 2024 03:30 AM IST

The United Nations (UN), founded in 1945 with the mission of maintaining global peace and preventing future wars, has increasingly been criticized for its inability to prevent conflicts and crises. Despite being the most comprehensive international organization, the UN has struggled to fulfil its objective of ensuring global security, evident

Empathy not judgement needed to help fight drugs addiction

16 Oct 2024 03:22 AM IST

In our fast-paced, consumerist world, everything – even a human being – is often judged by their perceived utility and ability to serve the needs of the collective. Those who dutifully participate in the relentless “rat race” are celebrated and rewarded, their worth validated by their output and success. But

Same trend or revival of opposition?

16 Oct 2024 03:20 AM IST

Election Commission of India (ECI) announced poll dates for Maharashtra, Jharkhand state assembly elections, bypolls of 48 assembly constituencies and 2 parliamentary constituencies across 15 states. Maharashtra will vote for the state assembly elections in a single phase on 20th November and Jharkhand will vote in two phases on 13th

One year after Hamas attack on Israel: Two worlds set apart

15 Oct 2024 04:15 AM IST

7th Oct, marking the anniversary of Hamas’s unprovoked, horrific terrorist attack: killing over 1200 innocent, unarmed civilians and taking over 200 hostages, was a somber affair in Israel. The national flag was flying at half mast, relatives of the remaining hostages were clinging on to the hope that they will

FCRA violations and other Key allegations against NGOs: Are they Threat to India’s Sovereignty?

15 Oct 2024 04:12 AM IST

The allegations against these NGOs revolve around their involvement in stalling development projects, conspiring with foreign agents, and mismanaging funds in violation of FCRA rules. This article examines some of the key allegations that illustrate how foreign contributions were used to support activities that directly undermined India’s growth and strategic

Why India belongs to UN high table permanently

14 Oct 2024 02:32 AM IST

September UNGA month at Taj Pierre in New York has become my address from years now. Each year, I attend the UNGA week as part of my longstanding association with WFUNA, and it has become a tradition. This year was no different, but there was a moment of personal reflection

Bhagwat’s strong message to political parties including the BJP

14 Oct 2024 02:27 AM IST

The Vijay Dashmi address of the Rastriya Swayamsewak Sangh Chief is an event which provides a glimpse into the thinking of the organization regarding various developments taking place within not only India, but throughout the world. The speech has always had many layers that need to be properly understood in

Reflections on Life and Legacy of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam — a people’s president

14 Oct 2024 02:23 AM IST

As a visitor to the Rashtrapati Bhavan one day, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam happened to glance through the window while chatting with his host. He was spellbound. There before his eyes was a panoramic view of the Mughal Gardens. “I wish I could walk on a full moon night in the

Congress High Command Scripts Haryana Poll Defeat

12 Oct 2024 01:42 AM IST

In the past several years, the Congress has perfected the art of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The recently held Haryana polls were no different when everything was in the party’s favour, from perception to the ground level realities, but because of reasons, which are clear by now,

Feminism in the Workplace: Shaping Corporate Policies for a More Inclusive Future

12 Oct 2024 01:39 AM IST

The principles of femininity have been helpful to created modern policies of corporate structures and their relations with their employees in the conditions of today’s constantly changing environment. The movement that seeks to create equal opportunities for both male and female, as well as critical the masculine-bearing culture, has transpired

J&K Polls: Testament to India’s Thriving Democracy

12 Oct 2024 01:34 AM IST

With the election results for both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir now declared, we witness two distinct electoral outcomes—one where the BJP emerged victorious and another where it made significant inroads. Yet, amid Congress’s predictable outcry of foul play, one undeniable truth shines through—the resilience of democracy in Jammu and

World mental health day!

11 Oct 2024 01:44 AM IST

First of all let me wish you good mental health and peace on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. People always talk about physical fitness which is right but at the same we need to take care of our mental fitness as well. If our minds are not well,