How feasible is the goal of $5trillion economy by 2025

How feasible is the goal of $5trillion economy by 2025

Tuesday, 27 August 2024 | B K Jha

Can India truly sustain such high growth rates, or do these figures oversimplify the complex realities of its socio-political landscape? In any discussion involving economists, a common saying goes, "When six economists gather and deliberate, there will be seven views." This adage humorously reflects the diversity of opinions that often arises...

Thaw in  Indo-Maldives ties

Thaw in Indo-Maldives ties

Friday, 23 August 2024 | KUMARDEEP BANERJEE

The Maldives after a break is now trying to mend fences with India India’s recent outreach to Maldives, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visiting the island nation, a couple of weeks back signifies a reset in the currently stressed bilateral relationship between the neighbours. After new President Mohmmed Muizzu took...

Monsoon mayhem: Tackling urban flooding

Monsoon mayhem: Tackling urban flooding

Friday, 23 August 2024 | B K Singh

There is urgent need for comprehensive disaster management and infrastructure reforms to protect lives and property from future monsoon fury In the warming world Sea surface temperature is rising followed by excessive evaporation and deposition of moisture leaden vapours in the form of clouds. When conditions are favourable, incessant rainfall occurs....

A bold leap towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ with historic push for education and skilling

A bold leap towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ with historic push for education and skilling

Thursday, 22 August 2024 | Reetu Srivastava

This budget allocation of Rs 1.48 lakh crore for education and skilling along with digital learning will help build a robust, future-ready workforce Union Minister for Education  Dharmendra Pradhan hailed the 2024-25 budget as a pivotal milestone on India’s path to becoming a developed nation by 2047. Prioritising education, skilling, employment...

The Divine  Justice System

The Divine Justice System

Thursday, 22 August 2024 | Ajit Kumar Bishnoi

Aligning with this divine justice system is essential for realising true justice and harmony in life Along with the Creation, God has set in place a perfect justice system. This is overseen by the Divine Authority under the superintendence of God. (The Bhagavad-Geeta 9.10) The Divine Authority is required to record...

Streamlining Punjab’s administrative web

Streamlining Punjab’s administrative web

Thursday, 22 August 2024 | AS Mittal

To unlock the State’s true potential, there is an urgent need for structural reforms that prioritise smooth operations, accountability and stakeholder engagement It's time for the complex web of multiple organisations of the Punjab government to take cues from the Indian Army's well-structured organisational hierarchy, which prioritises efficient command, control, and...

Healthcare under siege: Rising violence, gender disparity, and the fight for justice

Healthcare under siege: Rising violence, gender disparity, and the fight for justice

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | Satendra Singh

The silent struggles of healthcare workers, often overlooked, reveal a disturbing reality of increasing violence in hospitals and clinics During his Independence Day address, the Chief Justice of Telangana proudly announced that he had recommended a Protection of Advocates Act to the state government. The applause that followed made me think...

The High Cost  of Fast Fashion

The High Cost of Fast Fashion

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | Shainy Sharma

Sustainable clothing that is produced ethically should be our responsible fashion choice Fast fashion, which refers to the rapid production of inexpensive clothing based on the latest trends, has transformed the global fashion industry. Brands like Zara, H&M, and Forever 21 have led this movement, providing trendy, affordable clothing at an...

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