Linguistic Imperialism and Politicization in India

15 Nov 2024 03:23 AM IST

Boasting as one of the oldest civilizations of the world, contemporary India is home to a multitude of regional and local dialects under the paternity of English and maternity of Hindi. The Indian linguistic culture assimilated various languages and dialects throughout centuries as it came with her invaders, conquerors and

From Selfie to Self-Doubt: The Role of Social Media in Teen Body Dysmorphia

15 Nov 2024 03:17 AM IST

“Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,” yet in today’s digital landscape, beauty standards are dictated not by individuality but by the shifting perspectives of a faceless audience online. Social media has become a powerful, often relentless force in shaping how young people perceive themselves, promoting narrow definitions of

Key role of higher education in promoting cyber hygiene

14 Nov 2024 03:23 AM IST

In today’s digital world, where technology touches nearly every aspect of our lives, cyber hygiene has emerged as a critical area of focus. With the rapid pace of digitalization and the rise of Internet penetration in India, there is a growing need for awareness and education on cybersecurity practices to

India, U.S. and China: It’s complicated

14 Nov 2024 03:20 AM IST

There is some excitement among Indians over two appointments made by President-Elect Donald Trump, that of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser. Waltz has been co-chairing the bipartisan India caucus in the House and is known for his strong pro-India views and his

A Lament for Compassionate Care

14 Nov 2024 03:17 AM IST

India boasts one of the world’s oldest and largest healthcare systems including Ayurveda and homeopathy with allopathic treatment, catering to a population exceeding 1.4 billion people. However, beneath the surface of this vast network lies a troubling reality: an increasing tendency to view patients primarily as clients whose financial resources

LOCAL ISSUES RATHER THAN NATIONAL DIATRIBE IN MAHARASHTRA POLLS

13 Nov 2024 04:40 AM IST

Elections for the state of Maharashtra and Jharkhand are underway along with a crucial set of bypolls in Uttar Pradesh and of course the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat. What is interesting is the poll rhetoric this time around is more centered on local rather than national issues. In Maharashtra specially

Frontier Nagaland Territory offers India a strategic alternative

13 Nov 2024 04:30 AM IST

In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the call for the establishment of the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) marks a pivotal moment for India and the South-East Asian region. With the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) advocating for constitutional recognition and legislative, executive, and financial autonomy under Article 371 (A), this

Cost of Irresponsible Comments: A Reflection on Political Dignity

13 Nov 2024 04:20 AM IST

In the grand theatre of international politics, where words are not just statements but signals of intent, the weight of a public figure’s speech extends far beyond the immediate audience. Words have consequences, especially when they are spoken by political leaders. Comments made by Rahul Gandhi be it through his

‘Mere Paas Maa Hai!’

12 Nov 2024 02:24 AM IST

That the dialogue ‘Mere Paas Maa hai’ ( I have the Mother) would be immortalised we could not assess in 1975 when the film ‘Deewar’ was released and made waves on account of its hard hitting dialogues and performance by Amitabh Bachhan who plays the gangster . The elder brother

Russia-Ukraine war in the Trump era

12 Nov 2024 02:18 AM IST

The Kremlin on Monday denied a western media report that US President-Elect Donald Trump made a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which he told the Russian leader that the latter should restrain himself from aggravating the conflict in Ukraine. It’s not known how this report, which has

Israel-Palestine Conflict One Year Later

12 Nov 2024 02:14 AM IST

An emergency meeting of the Arab League was held in Cairo a few days ago to talk about Israel’s decision to stop UNRWA from doing its job in the seized Palestinian areas. The meeting is being led by Yemen and is made up of permanent members because Jordan asked for

Hyderabad: A beautiful, healthy and efficient city

11 Nov 2024 03:00 AM IST

When the improvement schemes now suggested are carried out and the city equips herself with clean houses, flush-down lavatories, dustless roads, paved footpaths, wider bridges and a plentiful supply of open spaces, parks and gardens and public monuments, she will be able to hold her head high among her sister