Post-poll path for infra financing!
Modi 3.0 plans to bolster infrastructure creation post-election by expanding the infrastructure financing ecosystem In the interim budget for FY25, infrastructure outlay was increased by 11.1 per cent to 11.11 lakh crore, including Rs 2.78 lakh crore for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Rs 2.55 lakh crore...
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Scare visits schools
02 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Democracy, economics and governance
02 May 2024 | BK Jha -
The idea of rotating PMs is as ridiculous as it is impractical
02 May 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
spiritual education can transform society
02 May 2024 | Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj ji -
Plug leakages in fertiliser subsidy
02 May 2024 | Uttam Gupta -
Driving innovation: Role of intellectual property in India
01 May 2024 | Krishna Sarma -
a picture is worth a thousand words
01 May 2024 | Swapna Majumdar
Semicon ecosystem: A revolution in India
India's talent, resources and infrastructure position it to excel in the semiconductor sector and becoming a global leader As our lives become increasingly reliant on technology, semiconductors have become the essential foundation of society. These tiny chips are the powerhouses behind our electronic devices, communication systems and even the functioning of...
Recognising workers’ resilience and struggle
On International Labour Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to worker welfare and advocate for fair, empowering policies On May 1st, as we celebrate International Labour Day, these words of Karl Marx resonate with renewed significance. May Day is not merely a day of rest; it is a powerful reminder of...
Repeat offenders
Pro-Khalistan slogans raised again at Toronto event in front of Trudeau; India hits back Yet another event which saw pro-Khalistan slogans being raised, this time in Toronto, has triggered diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was also present in the programme, which made it look like...
Why is the BJP avoiding China in campaigning?
The BJP’s election focus has shifted away from recent China tensions, opting instead to highlight Nehru’s actions during the 1962 conflict China has been generally missing from election manifestoes and campaigning so far. Former Army Chief Gen Naravane at a literary festival in Ajmer recently called China India’s primary threat adding...
Reflections on rituals from around the world
From the tranquil Nyepi Day in Bali to the vibrant street celebrations in Japan, rituals surrounding life’s milestones offer glimpses into cultures We had lunch in the resort restaurant during a vacation to Thailand a few months back. There was a slight drizzle as we walked along a narrow walkway hemmed...
North by Northeast
Internal strife, insurgency and a sense of alienation plague the Seven Sisters, much like the Kashmir of yore India’s Northeastern region has for long experienced insurgency, internal conflict and unrest and the challenges have often been exacerbated by its complex history, geographical isolation and perceived neglect by the Central Government. One...
Why are the young not joining politics?
A large number of voters belongs to the younger generation; their apathy towards the electoral process is a cause of concern The country belongs more and more to its younger citizens. It is, therefore, all the more disturbing that the youth who have lately crossed the age of 18 and have...
