Opinion

IRAN’S ACTION FURTHER EXPOSES PAKISTAN AS REGIONAL TERROR HUB

19 Jan 2024 03:15 AM IST

Iran’s missile attack targeting what it claimed were bases of the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has further exposed Islamabad as a terrorist hub in the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amri-Abdollahian said that “we only targeted the Iranian terrorist group on the soil of Pakistan. We

Reflecting on lesser-known aspects of Netaji’s life

19 Jan 2024 03:10 AM IST

His faith in religion was revived when he discovered Swamy Vivekananda’s teachings. As we approach Netaji’s 127th birth anniversary, on 23 January, it is an ideal time to reflect on some lesser-known aspects of his life. For instance, many are unaware of Netaji’s childhood and his early quest for meaning

New Generation Excited For Ram Mandir ! Fear or Faith or Politics?

18 Jan 2024 18:16 PM IST

Ask any youngster if they are excited about the new Ram Mandir, and the loud reply comes, “Jai Shree Ram”. In the last few years, the engagement of Gen Z in devotional activities has surged and today ‘Tilak’ in the forehead and going to temples are getting ‘cooler’. Receiving an

Right to be forgotten: Erasing the past or reshaping the future?

18 Jan 2024 09:52 AM IST

In the age of the internet, our digital footprints extend far beyond the confines of physical space. Every click, every comment, every online interaction becomes a permanent mark on the ever-expanding canvas of the web. This raises a crucial question: Do we have the right to control our digital narrative,

Dark Patterns: Shining a light on consumer protection in the digital age

18 Jan 2024 09:46 AM IST

The consumer landscape has been irrevocably altered by the digital revolution. E-commerce platforms have become ubiquitous, offering unparalleled convenience and access to goods and services. However, within this online marketplace, a shadowy element lurks: dark patterns. These are deceptive design tactics employed by platforms to manipulate users into making unintended

Global South should know how successful the Modi way is

18 Jan 2024 09:44 AM IST

There are those who believe government is best through an overly, top-down patronizing approach, reflecting of themselves as a superior authority. And that democracy does not really count – or at least, that much – especially when they do not get the outcome that matches their (selfish) interests. That there

Poverty reduction gathers pace in India

18 Jan 2024 09:33 AM IST

Niti Aayog’s latest national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report tells the story of a nation rising. It’s a story of inclusive growth, where the poor and the marginalised are becoming a part of India’s development trajectory. The work towards poverty reduction has gathered pace in the last decade, with 24.82

Viksit Bharat@2047: A vision for a developed India

17 Jan 2024 05:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Modi has a dream to make India “Vishva Guru” again by making India a developed country by 2047. In 2047, India will celebrate the centenary of its independence. To mark this historic occasion, the Government of India has set a bold goal of transforming the country into a

Don’t Shoot the Messenger

17 Jan 2024 05:32 AM IST

The day the current Congress leadership boarded a flight to embark on the first leg of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, there was a high profile exit on ground. Milind Deora, the former MP from South Mumbai and more important a high profile second generational Congress leader quit the

Worsening ties with India: Much at stake for Maldives

17 Jan 2024 05:27 AM IST

The country, famous worldwide for its beautiful blue seas, is now envious of another island undergoing development. This statement alludes to the current India-Maldives controversy. Maldives, a favourite vacation destination for many Indians, has led to India topping the charts in sending tourists for tourism, covering almost 11.8% of the

Harmony in Diversity: ‘One District One Product’ and ‘One Geographical Indication’ as catalysts for local development

16 Jan 2024 05:59 AM IST

In the quest for sustainable development and economic empowerment, India has embraced initiatives that celebrate and leverage its rich tapestry of diversity. Two such noteworthy endeavors, “One District One Product” (ODOP) and “One Geographical Indication” (GI), hold immense potential to not only preserve the unique identity of regions but also

The Taiwanese stand up to China, elect DPP

16 Jan 2024 05:52 AM IST

The people of Taiwan have spoken, and how—by handing the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a third consecutive term to rule their nation. The DPP is pro-independence from China, much to Beijing’s unhappiness. China, which claims Taiwan as Chinese territory, had warned Taiwan’s voters that if DPP returned to power