Opinion

What made IC-814 filmmaker distort facts?

05 Sep 2024 03:56 AM IST

In the absence of proper scholarship on relatively recent events of national importance, there often exists an information void which needs to be filled, primarily to inform or remind the people of the prices this country has paid to preserve its sovereignty and integrity, as well as to put on

India is a nation of cultural consciousness

05 Sep 2024 03:51 AM IST

History, derived from “Iti,” “Ha,” and “As,” signifies “It certainly happened.” The subject of history involves the documented portrayal of humanity’s past. We possess the world’s most extensive literature, which forms our cultural heritage. As Kashmiri writer Kalhan also noted, the truly praiseworthy poet-historian is one who, rising above bias,

Issues and Challenges of Uniform Civil Code and Live-In Relationships

04 Sep 2024 02:24 AM IST

Imagine a knock on the door at midnight, not because you are charged with sedition or tax evasion but because you are in a live-in relationship and haven’t registered it. This could happen to you in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Under Section 378 of the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, those who are in a

THE POLITICS OF A COMEBACK

04 Sep 2024 02:15 AM IST

Why is there so much focus on the coming state elections, and how will they impact the politics of the Centre. Each state election is important in itself, but there is also a larger impact that this will have on the Central government. There is a psychological impact that is

Internal Security Challenges

04 Sep 2024 02:12 AM IST

The NDA government has arrived at the scene once again. India has an influential power internationally, which it probably has never wielded since Independence. Our economy is on an upswing. That it can no longer bulldoze India and, beyond a point, and India would not hesitate from a bloody retaliation

Is the World’s Best-Performing Economy Losing Its Shine?

03 Sep 2024 03:22 AM IST

India, often lauded as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has recently witnessed a slowdown in its GDP growth. In March 2024, CNN termed India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. However, India’s GDP growth for the quarter ending June 2024 came in at 6.7%, slightly below expectations and 1.5 percentage

Mob Rule in Bangladesh threatens its Existence

03 Sep 2024 02:47 AM IST

The latest news from Bangladesh is that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus will review the MoUs Sheikh Hasina signed as Prime Minister with India, and will cancel the ones that it feels are not in Bangladesh’s interest. While this is a move to pander to the anti-India jihadis

Can AI prevent the next RG Kar tragedy?

03 Sep 2024 02:41 AM IST

The barbaric act of brutally raping and killing a doctor in RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata the other day has remained a shock to the nation and even the whole world. This heart wrenching event raises an old and uncomfortable question: Hum apni suraksha ke liye kis par bharosa

Prakash Singh, A Role Model For Indian Police

02 Sep 2024 02:09 AM IST

Prakash Singh, a distinguished former Director General of the Border Security Force and Uttar Pradesh Police, has dedicated his career to police reforms and upholding the Constitution. His memoir, *Memoirs of a Top Cop: Unforgettable Chapters*, offers a profound look into his experiences and principles. The book reveals Singh's unwavering

Rediscovering Edinburgh: A Culinary Exploration Of Dishoom And Haldi

02 Sep 2024 02:05 AM IST

On a recent visit to Edinburgh, I explored the city's vibrant culinary scene, highlighting two exceptional Indian restaurants: Dishoom and the newly opened Haldi. Dishoom continues to captivate with its authentic Bombay flavors and nostalgic charm, while Haldi offers a fresh take on Indian cuisine with a focus on sustainability

What Is Legal Prohibition In India On Using Unfair Exam Techniques?

02 Sep 2024 02:00 AM IST

The Indian education system faces increasing challenges due to population growth and rising examination fraud. The recent cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 highlights the urgent need for stringent anti-unfair means legislation. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, introduces severe penalties for cheating and fraud in public exams,

Mamata on Backfoot as BJP demands her Resignation

31 Aug 2024 06:52 AM IST

The gruesome Kolkata rape cum murder of a young junior doctor and the unending protests throughout the country have put the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a very awkward position, wherein the Saffron Brigade is asking for her resignation. Although President Droupadi Murmu in media reports has not