
Rekindling spirituality in public service
Spirituality in public service is a quiet force — a subtle, transformative presence that elevates action beyond duty and policy. It is not dramatic or ceremonial; rather, it is the silent essence that gives meaning to governance. Without it, public service risks becoming mechanical, devoid of soul. With it, even...
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Sweltering heat grips northern India
29 April 2025 | Pioneer -
UCC on the horizon
29 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Future belongs to XR, AR and 3D innovation
28 April 2025 | Sanjeev De -
Honouring the bravehearts
28 April 2025 | Pioneer -
No Indus water for Pakistan
28 April 2025 | Bhupesh Chaudhary -
Towards economy with a conscience
26 April 2025 | Rajyogi Brahmkumar Nikunj Ji -
Lessons from Chernobyl disaster
26 April 2025 | Pioneer

A crime against humanity
As India reels from the horror, pahalgam massacre underscores the persistent threat of cross-border terror, the fragility of peace in Jammu and Kashmir, and the urgent need for a robust national and global response In the deadliest terror attack on civilians in the country since the Mumbai mayhem of 26/11, a...
New moon Race: Private sector takes the lead
This year will be a landmark year for lunar exploration, with three moon landings scheduled in quick succession that demonstrate humanity’s renewed enchantment with our closest celestial neighbour. This week marks the first of these touchdowns, with Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost successfully landing on the lunar surface in Mare Crisium....
Pope Francis: A Pope of the people
As the world awaits his funeral, it is time for the Catholic world to reflect on his legacy The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday marked the end of an era in the Roman Catholic Church, one shaped by humility, joy, and profound efforts to bridge divides within the Church...

Soft power in retreat
For decades, the US won hearts and minds not with tanks or fighter jets, but with scholarships, foreign aid, immigration opportunities, and cultural exchange. But Donald Trump has upended the soul of America Soft power is the ability to get what you want through attraction rather than coercion or payment...
Why EQ matters more than IQ
In my most rewarding 26 years of experience working as an educator, I have had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds and in different educational settings. It is during this period I started administering the state mandated IQ tests. These tests were administered to measure an individual’s...
Humanity dies in Pahalgam
Terrorists slaughter 28 tourists — a tragic reminder that terror still haunts the Valley In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, 28 tourists were massacred on Tuesday in the tranquil Baisaran meadow near the popular hill resort of Pahalgam....

Political fault lines shift in Bihar
With caste dynamics, coalition equations, and leadership challenges all in play, the stage is set for a high-stakes political showdown between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The Bihar polls at the end of the year are pretty unpredictable. Currently, there will be no cakewalk for the BJP, RJD, Congress or the...