World tourism day: Uniting people, fostering peace
Whether visiting cultural landmarks, enjoying local cuisine, or simply interacting with people, tourism fosters global unity and peace Every year on September 27, the world celebrates World Tourism Day , a reminder of the crucial role that tourism plays in fostering cultural exchange, boosting economies, and promoting peace. As borders open...
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Trouble for Siddaramaiah
27 September 2024 | Pioneer -
Exploring the depths of the human mind
27 September 2024 | Vinayshil Gautam -
Agri-tech 2.0 : Digital innovations paving the path to sustainable farming
27 September 2024 | Aurobind Upadhyaya -
sharpening the quad vision
27 September 2024 | KUMARDEEP BANERJEE -
Dissanayake's rise amidst Sri Lanka’s political uncertainty
27 September 2024 | Nilantha ILANGAMUWA -
Reflections from the Northeast: A call for peace amid violence
26 September 2024 | Richard Hay -
A new era for Sri Lanka
26 September 2024 | Pioneer
India moves closer to ‘one nation one election’
Momentum is building for simultaneous elections, but with constitutional and political challenges ahead, its successful implementation remains uncertain The ' one- nation -one poll' idea is moving towards Parliament and public debate, with the Modi government deciding to force the issue last week. The cabinet decided to bring a bill to...
Empowering women and nourishing children: Fight against unhealthy snacks
Through innovative interventions, families can be motivated to return to nutritious home-cooked meals A couple of years ago, when CHETNA, a not-for-profit working on health and nutrition awareness among women, adolescents and children, was conducting a survey, it found a large number of children living in the urban slum of Vasna, in...
The Transformative Power of Gratitude
This simple yet profound act of thanking others can deepen our connection with God Our natural inclination is to see faults in others. This has to do mostly with our egos; we feel better about ourselves. We could also be feeling insecure or jealous, etc., when we do that. This harms...
Molestation incident in Bhubaneswar sparks fury
An incident of molestation inside a Bhubaneswar police station has sent shockwaves across the country and caused outrage among the Fauji fraternity A most despicable and obnoxious incident has taken place in Bhubaneswar, which till the incident occurred was believed to be the safest place for people especially women. The incident...
The perils of imparting higher education in local languages
While promoting local languages in higher education aims to increase inclusivity, it may also pose challenges to the quality of education The debate of whether education should be imparted in English or a regional language has been actively rhyming in our post-independent society. It’s true that as a nation we have...
A call for peace and reform
PM Modi’s UNGA address, following the UN's adoption of a ‘Pact for the Future,’ underscores India's commitment to peace In a powerful address at the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the urgent need for global peace and called for comprehensive reforms in top international bodies. Speaking...
The pursuit of peace in tumulous times
The UN General Assembly adopted the “Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace,” 25 years ago; it is a poignant reminder of the importance of nonviolence and justice Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 79th UN General Assembly Session on September 23, 2024, reiterated the idea of...
