Opinion

Documentary Deficit: Exposing Obstacles to Visual Storytelling

13 Jul 2024 03:51 AM IST

Documentaries are a powerful medium of visual storytelling that connects with audiences in ways that few other forms of media can. They offer an unflinching look at social themes and issues, presenting facts and narratives that are often overlooked or ignored. Despite the potential of documentaries to provoke thought, inspire

Blind faith on godmen: Onus on society to address issues through education

12 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

Matthew Harrison Brady: “We must not abandon faith! Faith is the most important thing.” Henry Drummond: “Then why did God plague us with the capacity to think? Mr. Brady, why do you deny the one faculty of man that raises him above the other creatures of the earth, the power

Collapsing bridges, falling roofs…

12 Jul 2024 04:31 AM IST

I had read a short story a long time ago wherein an engineer was worried about financing a car for his young son. He couldn’t figure out how to arrange the funds. News about roads being washed away and bridges collapsing due to floods trickled in. He was relieved and

The Hidden Toll: Navigating Through Mental Health Challenges among Critical Care Professionals

11 Jul 2024 04:06 AM IST

Healthcare workers perform a critical role vital to patient health and safety. While doing work to the highest standard of their ability is a priority for most of them, they are also exposed to incessant stress. It can not only impact their decision-making severely but also lead to physician burnout

PM in Moscow: India’s interest paramount

11 Jul 2024 04:02 AM IST

The international think-tanks and activists are having a meltdown over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Russia visit and embrace of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Given that the West has painted Putin as the devil incarnate who is killing Ukrainian babies, this was expected. Similar reaction was seen when India started buying

Fashioning Gender-Neutral Lexis for an Equitable Global Society

11 Jul 2024 03:59 AM IST

Language is the most powerful and convenient mean of communication and a universal thread that entwines human relations across the globe, transcending geographical boundaries and ethnic distinctions. Whether you’re embarking on a journey overseas for studies, discovering new culinary skills in cookery classes, or delving into the dulcet rhythms of

US presidential elections: A game of thrones

10 Jul 2024 03:41 AM IST

On November 5, the USA will be witnessing its 60th presidential elections. Two widely known personalities Joe Biden from democratic party and Donald Trump from the Republican party are facing each other in the upcoming crucial elections. Interestingly, two candidates are aged and Joe Biden is 81 and Trump is

Gavaskar@75: Path-breaker in global competitiveness

10 Jul 2024 03:30 AM IST

His 75th birthday (10th July) provides the perfect vantage point to look back at the pioneering life of Sunil Gavaskar. From the outset, he was a trendsetter, not just as a batsman of impeccable technique, but as a writer who taught us how to stand up for ourselves in a

The story of Allah Bakhsh

10 Jul 2024 03:23 AM IST

A majority of Muslims in pre-independent India were opposed to two-nation theory and creation of Pakistan, argues a book titled, “Muslims Against Partition” [Pharos Media & Publishing Pvt Ltd] Author-scholar Shamsul Islam argues that the Muslim League under Mohmmad Ali Jinnah won a bulk of seats in the provisional assembly

Confusion and chaos in France

09 Jul 2024 05:05 AM IST

Inside about a week, French politics has taken a crazy turn, swinging from extreme right to extreme left. The first round of the Parliamentary election saw far-right Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (Rassemblement National or RN in French) clearly ahead of others. Following this the several leftist parties including the

Influence or illusion? Understanding genuine influence vs. Fleeting fame

09 Jul 2024 05:01 AM IST

Are you trying to be a Social Media Influencer without knowing the meaning of the term ‘INFLUENCER’? In the age of social media, the term ‘influencer’ has become ubiquitous. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube are teeming with individuals who amass large followings, often by sharing content that ranges from

Addressing the Third Gender in India’s New Criminal Law: Gaps and Future Directions

09 Jul 2024 04:57 AM IST

Finally, from July 1st, the new criminal law has been implemented in India, replacing the old one after extensive discussions and agitations. As a social researcher and a legal professional to some extent, I appreciate the changes the legislature has introduced to address criminal issues. However, I would like to