The consequences of experimenting with Yoga
Yoga, rooted in deep spiritual and scientific traditions, is increasingly at risk of being diluted by modern, hybrid practices that prioritise aesthetics and fitness over inner transformation Growing up, I always learnt and practised Yoga with a quiet, disciplined, and almost sacred approach. In India, Yoga was never just an exercise;...
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Why a new linguistic survey is crucial for cooperative India
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India’s grand rewrite of communication order
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Regaining Pahalgam’s lost paradise
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Building a new world economic order
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Mental Health: A silent crisis demanding urgent action
Mental well-being can no longer be treated as secondary to physical health. As Government initiatives take shape and public awareness grows, the time has come for a collective, compassionate response to protect our nation’s mental health and with it, our future There is an old saying that a healthy mind leads...
Terror in Pahalgam shatters India’s diplomatic high
As world leaders lauded India’s geopolitical ascent, the attack marked a chilling reminder that terror in Kashmir remains a calculated lever in the regional and international balance of power JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, arrived in India on 19 April, following a solemn stop at the Vatican,...
Reclaiming our humanity: A call to connection in a fragmented world
Amid global turmoil, Danish explorer Thor Pedersen’s journey to every country without flying stands as quiet proof that kindness and shared humanity endure — even in the unlikeliest places. It’s a story of contrast, conviction, and hope Septuagenarian Dr Iain McGilchrist, a world-renowned philosopher, psychiatrist and neuroscientist, recently addressed a symposium...
WAVES 2025: Redefining global media diplomacy
WAVES weaves together storytelling, technology and international cooperation to reshape the global media and entertainment. This summit marks a decisive leap into a future where India leads with innovation, cultural capital and strategic foresight Come May 1st, India has truly arrived with the WAVES Entertainment Summit being held in Mumbai from...
RTI amendment erodes transparency
By removing the public interest safeguard from Section 8(1)(j), the amendment now imposes a blanket exemption on all personal data — even when linked to public duties — thereby crippling the citizen’s ability to hold public officials accountable The recent amendment to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, through the...
Why India must cut GST on farm equipment?
As rural labour dwindles and food security demands rise, mechanisation is no longer optional — it’s imperative. Yet the very tools needed to modernise farming are taxed more than luxury items, placing an unjust burden on small and marginal farmers India’s agricultural sector, the backbone of rural livelihoods, is at a...
Bridging the agritech divide with advanced farming technology
As the agriculture sector stands at a crossroads, scalable innovations like satellite-based sensing, region-specific tools, and inclusive pricing models offer a path toward a more sustainable and tech-enabled agricultural future The farming industry is one of the significant pillars of the Indian economy, contributing a significant 16 per cent of India’s...
