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Honouring the bravehearts
Metro murals for Param Vir Chakra winners must be replicated for the next generation The Delhi Metro has put up murals to honour Param Vir Chakra winners, transforming urban spaces into canvases of culture and history. Among the most poignant of these are murals dedicated to the Param Vir Chakra (PVC)...
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Lessons from Chernobyl disaster
26 April 2025 | Pioneer -
Pope Francis: A Pope of the people
25 April 2025 | Pioneer -
Humanity dies in Pahalgam
24 April 2025 | Pioneer -
A cultural gesture or a strategic reachout?
23 April 2025 | Pioneer -
Visa shock for Indian students
22 April 2025 | Pioneer -
A testament to India’s timeless Wisdom
21 April 2025 | Pioneer -
Searing Summer, Soaking Monsoon
19 April 2025 | Pioneer
Preserving the past for the future’s sake
World Heritage Day is all about protecting the identity, values and creativity of humanity Every year on April 18, countries around the globe come together to celebrate World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. This important occasion, established by the International Council on Monuments and...
Mansarovar Yatra to break the ice
Resuming of the Yatra could be a step toward diplomatic thaw between India and China As the world reels under the weight of Trump’s tariff, it is having some good impact as well. Mostly nations who were competing are now thinking in terms of synergy. India and China who have no...
Babasaheb and the battle for justice
The truest tribute to Dr Ambedkar is to see the work he began through to completion As the nation marked the 135th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar — the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a tireless champion of equality — a deeply unsettling incident unfolded in Indore district...
A matter of faith, fear and politics
Issues of faith must be approached with inclusivity and mutual trust to avoid flare ups In a nation as diverse as India, policies that touch religious life must be crafted with sensitivity, consultation, and fairness. Otherwise, what begins as lawmaking in Parliament risks becoming lawbreaking on the streets. Murshidabad, West Bengal,...
All that glitters is gold!
Rising demand and global uncertainty push the yellow metal to Rs 1 lakh mark The timeless charm of the yellow metal never wanes. Of late, gold is making new highs in its price graph. Gold prices in India have been on a relentless upward trajectory, inching closer to the Rs 1,00,000...
Justice, reflection, and reconciliation
Rana’s extradition marks a significant step toward justice for the 26/11 victims In a significant development in the pursuit of justice for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Hussain Rana — a key conspirator in the heinous 2008 assault that claimed 166 lives — has been successfully extradited from the United...
Turning Trump tariffs to India’s advantage
By capitalising on supply chain shifts, India could power its world trade With the Trump administration adamant on its hallmark protectionist policy, global trade dynamics are in a state of flux. The reimposition of steep tariffs — including a sweeping 26 per cent duty on Indian goods and a staggering 104...






































