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Voices from the sidelines in the mainstream
Booker prize for ‘Heart Lamp’ is a defining moment for India’s vernacular literature which has been on sidelines for long In a watershed moment for Indian regional literature, ‘Heart Lamp,’ a short story collection by Banu Mushtaq, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize. This...
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A Brewing Crisis in Bangladesh
31 May 2025 | Pioneer -
Int’l student’s American dream on the hold
30 May 2025 | Pioneer -
Bracing up for the above-normal monsoon
29 May 2025 | Pioneer -
India surpasses Japan, now 4th largest economy
28 May 2025 | Pioneer -
India calls Pakistan bluff at the United Nations
27 May 2025 | Pioneer -
Balancing national unity and federal diversity
26 May 2025 | Pioneer -
India’s stern message to Turkey
24 May 2025 | Pioneer
Harmony with nature is non-negotiable
Sustainable development is impossible without conserving biodiversity, as the two are deeply interconnected Each year in May, the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity — a reminder that our lives are inextricably linked to the natural world around us. In an era of rapid technological advancement and urban expansion,...
Heat crisis deepens as summer peaks early
The unprecedented heat has gripped the capital and the worst part — the monsoon is still weeks away Delhi is in a heat emergency. The threat is not just what the thermometer shows — it’s in the air we breathe, the infrastructure we rely on, and the fragile lives caught in...
India-Turkey relations at their lowest ebb
Backlash over Turkey’s support for Pakistan pushes India-Turkey Relations to a new low Once defined by shared civilisational ties, mutual trade interests, and diplomatic engagement, the bilateral relationship between India and Turkey is now under strain following Turkey’s overt support for Pakistan in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack on...
The Constitution is Supreme
CJI Gavai’s remarks that constitutional supremacy must remain non-negotiable are timely and reassuring At a time when democratic institutions face increasing strain from populist rhetoric and politically charged agendas, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai’s recent declaration strikes a powerful chord: “Neither judiciary, nor executive, nor Parliament is supreme. It...
India reaches out to the world
The Govt dispatches seven delegations to various countries to present its perspective on the Indo-Pak conflict In the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s swift military response under “Operation Sindoor,†the Modi government has embarked on a bold and strategic diplomatic campaign — dispatching...
Threats to the idea of India
Vijay Shah’s remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi are a threat to India’s unity and an affront to free Speech In a nation where the armed forces stand as the ultimate symbol of unity, sacrifice, and national pride, any attempt to sully their dignity is an attack not just on individuals, but...
A bold voice at the helm of the judiciary
Justice BR Gavai known to be fair and frank, becomes the 52nd Chief Justice of India On May 14, 2025, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a historic moment for the Indian judiciary. Sworn in...
