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Can India adapt Australia’s age gating to regulate social media usage by children?

Can India adapt Australia’s age gating to regulate social media usage by children?

17 Dec 2024 02:27 AM IST

Children’s social media usage has always been a contentious issue, with concerns about online safety, mental health challenges, and exposure to age-inappropriate content. Traditionally, this was seen as a problem for parents to address, with parental consent being enough for a child to access social media in many jurisdictions. However,
In Syria: Israel is working to enhance its own security

In Syria: Israel is working to enhance its own security

17 Dec 2024 02:24 AM IST

The latest bombing by Israel of a weapons depot in Syria’s Tartus area—where Russia has its now abandoned naval base—triggered an earthquake that measured 3.0 on the Richter scale, giving an indication of the ferocity of the attack. This comes in the backdrop of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) moving
Transforming Telangana: Revanth Reddy’s long march to progress

Transforming Telangana: Revanth Reddy’s long march to progress

17 Dec 2024 02:21 AM IST

The summer of 2024 was a busy time in India’s youngest state. Telangana was gearing up for Formation Day celebrations on June 2, and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had commissioned a new anthem to commemorate a decade of the state’s existence: Jaya Jaya Hey Telangana, written by the beloved poet-lyricist
SHANKAR-JAIKISHEN WERE the soul of Raj Kapoor films

SHANKAR-JAIKISHEN WERE the soul of Raj Kapoor films

16 Dec 2024 04:28 AM IST

Even as the entire Nation is paying rich tributes to Raj Kapoor, regarded as the greatest showman of the Indian cinema, on his centenary, there can be no denying that several key members of his team such as music composers Shankar Jaikishen played a stellar role in creating the aura
An urgent need for justice and equality

An urgent need for justice and equality

16 Dec 2024 04:26 AM IST

The tragic incident of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based technology expert who allegedly took his own life due to mounting stress caused by legal battles in family court, has sparked much debate on the fairness and effectiveness of India’s judicial system (“The Family Court”) in settling family disputes. While family courts
Embracing Change in World Where Power Shifts, New Alliances Emerge

Embracing Change in World Where Power Shifts, New Alliances Emerge

16 Dec 2024 04:22 AM IST

The Middle East is a region where geopolitical dynamics can shift unexpectedly. While the Israel-Palestine conflict is often seen as emblematic of regional tensions, its duration of about a century is relatively short compared to other global conflicts. This article will explore the evolving alliances within the Middle East, the
To protect societal harmony and national security, conversions must be curbed

To protect societal harmony and national security, conversions must be curbed

14 Dec 2024 04:01 AM IST

What Swami Vivekananda said 125 years ago still holds true today. He said that the conversion of a Hindu doesn’t just mean one less Hindu, but an increase in enemies. On April 1, 1899, in a conversation with a correspondent of Prabuddha Bharat magazine, Vivekananda spoke about conversion, Hindutva, and
Bansi Lal Mehta, the “Hand’’ man of the Congress

Bansi Lal Mehta, the “Hand’’ man of the Congress

14 Dec 2024 03:55 AM IST

Bansi Lal Mehta, veteran leader, who passed away on Wednesday was the man who secured the “Hand Symbol’’ for the Congress after the second split of the party in 1978. A member of the AICC till he remained active in politics, Mehta was aware that Indira Gandhi was looking for
Raj Kapoor: The Architect of Bharat’s Cultural Diplomacy Through Cinema

Raj Kapoor: The Architect of Bharat’s Cultural Diplomacy Through Cinema

14 Dec 2024 03:53 AM IST

As India establishes itself as a significant global player, the prominence of its cultural influence—what Harvard political scientist Joseph Nye termed “soft power”—has reached unparalleled heights. Introduced in Nye’s seminal 1990 article in Foreign Policy, soft power encapsulates a nation’s capacity to attract and inspire through its culture, values, and
Syria: Transition is difficult and instability across the region cannot be discounted

Syria: Transition is difficult and instability across the region cannot be discounted

13 Dec 2024 03:34 AM IST

Introduction After a decade of warfare, the conflict Syria had settled into a violent, protracted stalemate and the country was in a humanitarian crisis: with an estimated 90 percent of Syrians living below the poverty line, and 60 percent being food insecure. Millions of Syrians had been displaced, with about
JUSTICE FOR ALL: A CASE FOR GENDER-NEUTRAL LAWS IN THE WAKE OF ATUL SUBHASH’S TRAGEDY

JUSTICE FOR ALL: A CASE FOR GENDER-NEUTRAL LAWS IN THE WAKE OF ATUL SUBHASH’S TRAGEDY

13 Dec 2024 03:31 AM IST

I think by now everyone has heard about the tragic death of Atul Subhash, who committed suicide due to the unbearable torture he faced in his married life at the hands of his wife and in-laws. Facing multiple charges filed by his wife, he was forced to regularly attend court
Bangla will pay a heavy price for animosity to India

Bangla will pay a heavy price for animosity to India

12 Dec 2024 04:29 AM IST

If infantilism had a face, it would be that of Bangladesh. At one level, it is amusing to see the tirade coming from across the border. Day in and day out Indians are being threatened that Kolkata would be taken over in four days by Bangladeshi forces; that the Northeast
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