Opinion

UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION: A DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC OF QUALITY EDUCATION

03 May 2021 03:10 AM IST

It is disheartening to note that out of 982 universities, only 228 have a valid accreditation status, and only 12 of them boast of the A++ grade. Universities, especially Central and State institutions, need to cultivate a genuine respect for the accreditation system for the benefit of modern Indian higher

REVISITING MOUNTAIN STRIKE CORPS AMIDST LADAKH STANDOFF

01 May 2021 09:37 AM IST

With the aggression displayed by China along the LAC in past decades, it is evident that a reactive, defensive strategy will not influence the nation to negotiate on the border issue. To avoid repeated standoffs, there is an inescapable need for a dedicated Mountain Strike Corps for India now.

AMARINDER DARES SIDHU TO CONTEST AGAINST HIM FROM PATIALA

01 May 2021 09:31 AM IST

In the ongoing saga of Punjab politics, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has challenged dissident leader Navjot Singh Sidhu to contest against him from Patiala in the 2022 Assembly polls. In doing so, the Captain has sent a strong message to the party high command that he would no longer

TEACHERS ARE BEING EXPLOITED IN THE NAME OF THE PANDEMIC

30 Apr 2021 03:33 AM IST

Education is the foundation on which the pillars of a country stand. If the education sector is harmed, the future of the whole nation will be in jeopardy. India is a country where teaching as a profession, and teachers in particular, are respected more than any others. However, the Covid-19

DON’T SPREAD PANIC, INDIA IS NOT COLLAPSING

29 Apr 2021 03:04 AM IST

Amid the flurry of comments on social media about the current pandemic-triggered crisis in India, one comment from a Westerner attracted the attention of this writer. The gentleman, full of sympathy for India and Indians, was commenting on a foreign media report about the pandemic and was saying that this

ABOUT GOVERNANCE: DIVERTING PRIORITIES PUTS INDIA ON NOTICE

29 Apr 2021 03:02 AM IST

India’s survival depends upon responsible governance which accommodates its growth agenda with sustainable development. Public health and the environment cannot be rubbished for decisions borne out of apathy and diverted priorities.

INDIA NEEDS FREEDOM FROM FEAR

28 Apr 2021 03:33 AM IST

John F. Kennedy, who in his brief time as the elected occupant of the White House transformed politics in the United States, said that the only thing that people needed to fear was fear itself. That was so correct. Fear has such a paralysing impact on people that defensive responses

THE REVOLUTIONARY TEACHINGS OF SAMARTH RAMDAS

28 Apr 2021 03:29 AM IST

Sant Ramdas firmly believed in collectively pursuing martial, political and social activism to rescue the nation’s cultural and moral values from foreign forces, instead of focusing on individual aspirations and spiritual salvation. This made him a rather revolutionary saint, whose teachings are still relevant for the youth.

VACCINE TROUBLE: US SHOULD BE THE WORLD LEADER IT IS, NOT CEDE SPACE TO CHINA

27 Apr 2021 02:38 AM IST

The optics couldn’t be worse—the world’s number one superpower sitting on a trove of vaccines it does not need and refusing to release raw materials needed to manufacture vaccines for the poor of the world, even as thousands die not only in India but all across. It was compounded by

LAW 101 FOR GAMING COMPANIES IN INDIA

27 Apr 2021 02:36 AM IST

Gaming, with its unique appeal for tech geeks and creative people, presents a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for Indian startups and veterans alike. However, before jumping into the industry, gaming companies must familiarise themselves with the legalities, especially regarding the protection of intellectual property and private data.

PANDEMIC CONTINUES TO TAKE ITS TOLL AS GOVERNMENTS GASP FOR BREATH

26 Apr 2021 03:44 AM IST

The Covid-19 horror story continues to haunt India as the Centre and several states find themselves short of both resources and answers to face the fresh surge in cases. The country recorded more than 3.5 lakh cases on Saturday, more than the total number of cases reported from several European

ARE THE IDEALS OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY COMPROMISED?

26 Apr 2021 03:41 AM IST

The autonomy of universities is essential to empower them and enable them to resist pressure from outside, especially political, so they can devote themselves completely to achieving academic excellence and contributing to the nation’s economic and social development.