From tears to laughter: Navigating life’s punchlines
From childhood taunts to adult jests, the journey of one man’s relationship with humour is a winding road filled with laughter and tears I turned into an overweight boy very early in my life. I still remember an incident from my childhood. My younger brother called me ‘Fatso’ in front of...
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Cold comfort
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Maya sees political grass greener in Harit Pradesh
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Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day
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New beginnings
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Iran-Israel: On the brink of war or hype
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Transformative trends in India’s higher education
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Theatre of the absurd
20 April 2024 | Pioneer
Aung San Suu Kyi: Prison or house arrest?
Concerns over Suu Kyi’s whereabouts as the junta stares at defeat The news website, The Irrawaddy, cites “informed sources in Naypyitaw and Yangon” as saying that Aung San Suu Kyi (78), the emblem of the Myanmar’s struggle for democracy and Win Mint (72), incarcerated president of the country’s democratically-elected Government ousted...
How justified is abusive language on OTT?
The impact of abusive language on societal norms is profound; content creators must deliver realistic but responsible content The Over-the-Top (OTT) platform has revolutionised India’s entertainment landscape and has created a niche for itself among audiences. It is considered to be progressive, realistic, has variety and also caters to the needs...
Time bomb
Currently at 1.44 billion, India’s population may double in 77 years unless we curb the trend India stands at a pivotal juncture in its demographic journey; its population already surpassing China’s to reach a staggering 1.44 billion. The prospect of this number potentially doubling within 77 years presents a formidable challenge....
The enduring ties between India and Iran
Amid geopolitical complexities, India finds itself navigating a delicate balance between Iran, Israel and its domestic constituencies Persians have had a civilisational connection with Hindustan (Persian for India) since antiquity. There is a powerful India connect, even for the most epochal person defining the politics of the post-Iran Revolution (1979) i.e.,...
The new age of quantum technology
The scientific community celebrated April 14 as World Quantum Day to raise awareness of quantum science’s impact across diverse fields The world of science is on the cusp of a transformative era driven by the burgeoning field of quantum technology. Quantum science is founded on several key principles that underpin the...
SC votes for EVMs
The apex court has summarily rejected the idea of reverting to ballot papers for registering votes General elections would be held through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) as the Supreme Court has voiced its disapproval of criticism directed towards them; it has summarily dismissed the idea of reverting to ballot papers. This...
Showdown in Karnataka
As Karnataka braces for the Lok Sabha elections, the political arena is set for a fierce clash between the Congress and the BJP-JD(S) alliance The Lok Sabha elections are coming up in Karnataka and will be held in 28 constituencies on April 26 and May 7. The Congress party and the...