
The looming water crisis: A call for urgent action
Climate change, population growth, and mismanagement are straining global water resources, pushing communities toward scarcity and conflict The specter of global conflict frequently looms over discussions about the future, and water is often identified as a likely catalyst. As an essential resource for life, agriculture and industry, water is under unprecedented...
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A recipe for catastrophe
07 February 2025 | Pioneer -
Budget 2025-26: A bold vision with glaring gaps
07 February 2025 | K S Tomar -
The labyrinth of social media nutrition trends
06 February 2025 | Deeba Salim Irfan -
A wake up call!
06 February 2025 | Pioneer -
Rekindling Gandhian values in education
06 February 2025 | J S Rajput -
The digital age and the decline of meaningful connections
05 February 2025 | Asha Iyer Kumar -
Delhi decides
05 February 2025 | Pioneer

Imbuing warrior ethos through strength
In Narendra Modi’s cabinet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh enjoys the optics of seniority, but not necessarily the authority that should come with it In Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is de jure numero uno. He sits next to him at meetings and in Parliament and like most...

The human touch in AI: Why we anthropomorphise machines
As AI continues to evolve, it is crucial to maintain clear boundaries between machine intelligence and human cognition In an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence (AI), a curious psychological phenomenon has emerged—humans are anthropomorphising AI tools. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to large language models like ChatGPT, people...

Quest for clean energy
With a strong financial backing, the country is poised to make nuclear power a cornerstone of its energy mix As India continues its journey toward energy transition and sustainability, the role of nuclear power has become increasingly vital. The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, earmarked Rs 20,000...

Budget 2025: A game changer for MSMEs and startups
With focus on financial accessibility, technology and market linkages, the budget will strengthen India’s startup ecosystem and boost employment Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of India’s economic structure, contributing nearly 30 per cent to GDP, 45 per cent to our exports and generating employment for over 200...

Budget 2025-26: A leap toward ‘Viksit Bharat’ with fintech at the forefront
Finance Minister has unveiled a forward-looking Budget that reinforces India’s commitment to financial inclusion, innovation and sustainable economic growth. Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a forward-thinking and progressive Union Budget 2025-26 that reinforces India’s steadfast journey toward Viksit Bharat. This year’s budget is a reflection of the government’s unwavering commitment...

Boost for middle class
Tax reliefs, agricultural boosts and support for gig workers define Union Budget 2025, but concerns about economic growth persist Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1, 2025, focusing on stimulating economic growth, supporting the middle class and enhancing agricultural productivity. The Union Budget 2025-26 with a...

Rethinking the Places of Worship Act 1991
The Supreme Court’s interim order barring civil courts from hearing suits related to places of worship has reignited debate over the Places of Worship Act, 1991 A special bench of the Supreme Court led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, on December 12, 2024, had barred all the civil courts from entertaining any...