Katchatheevu: A case of half sovereignty
The 1974 cession of Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka by India has sparked renewed scrutiny into the country’s historical attitudes towards sovereignty So it has been revealed that Katchatheevu island off the coast of Tamil Nadu was given away by India to Sri Lanka in 1974. Much earlier in 1961, Jawaharlal...
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Synergy between man and machine
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Air turbulence
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The escalating perils of global terrorism
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Role of parents in a child’s formative years
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Tumultuous times
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Political seesaw in Nepal
03 April 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Need more women representation in science
02 April 2024 | BIJU DHARAMAPALAN
Dead and buried
The Supreme Court has scrapped the Electoral Bonds scheme, but the controversy refuses to die The Opposition is labelling the contentious issue of Electoral Bonds usage as “extortion of funds by the BJP” while Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserts that the scheme has facilitated transparency in political funding. Since its inception...
Global surge in negative campaigning
As election fervour sweeps across 64 countries, including India and the US, a familiar trend emerges: The surge in negative political advertising It is election season in 64 countries, such as India, the US, the UK and the European Union. Political advertising is increasing worldwide. Political parties and candidates often use...
The quest for perfection: Imperfection and life’s beauty
Life’s beauty often lies in its imperfections, as Graham Nash beautifully encapsulates: Life is not perfect. It never will be I boarded a flight recently with my family from Phuket to Delhi. As we settled down in our seats, I observed a newly married couple a few rows ahead of us....
Solidarity meet
The Loktantra Bachao Rally emphasises the pressing need to safeguard democracy Seeking to turn the public sentiment tide against the ruling establishment’s alleged (mis)use of federal agencies against the Opposition parties, the INDIA bloc leaders recently descended upon the Capital’s Ramlila Maidan. With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal having followed a...
Empowering India’s tribal communities
There is an urgent need to bridge the gap between national development agendas and the harsh realities experienced by marginalised tribal communities In recent years, India has made significant strides in various sectors, ranging from space exploration to technological advancements. However, amidst this progress, the indigenous tribal communities of the country...
India’s green energy comes of age
India emerges as a frontrunner in the global shift towards green energy, with solar power leading the charge Steadfast in its pursuit of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2024-25, India continues to ascend to the position of a frontrunner in the global shift towards green energy. Solar power spearheads this...
Responsive Govt
Rajnath defends Agnipath scheme but, ahead of polls, says it is not carved in stone Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while defending the Agnipath scheme for recruitment of young defence personnel, has also expressed the Government’s openness to alterations “if deemed necessary”. The implications of the scheme stretch beyond national security, particularly...
