The death of window shopping: How e-commerce stole the joy
Spontaneity has given way to algorithms, and the sensory delights of browsing have been replaced by sterile scrolling Once upon a time, I was a passionate window-shopper. I could spend hours gallivanting in a mall or a market, viewing and trying out things I didn’t need, but often ended up purchasing....
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India the peacemaker
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Sexism in politics: The unfinished battle
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The United Nations' struggle for relevance in a changing global order
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Finding Peace Amidst the Chao
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Bangladesh: Terrorism redivivus?
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Childhood trauma and its lasting impact on adult relationships
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India shines at Paralympics
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IC-814: Lessons beyond the binary
The web series ‘IC-184: The Kandahar Hijack’ has reignited debate over the moral and strategic dilemmas faced during hostage crises Web series IC-184: The Kandahar Hijack, has triggered debate on the complexities and ‘greys’ that accompany such incidents. Beyond obvious things like the lack of coordination, responsiveness or even allowing the...
Cloud seeding, climate change, and agriculture: A call to action
While cloud seeding holds promise for supporting agricultural livelihood, this intervention also raises questions about its sustainability The increasing severity of climate change makes it all the more urgent to consider creative ways to lessen its effect, particularly in vulnerable sectors like agriculture. One of the current alternatives is cloud seeding,...
India bolsters ‘act east’ policy
PM Modi's Brunei visit highlights India's commitment to strengthening ties in Southeast Asia Prime Minister Modi is wasting no time in walking the talk as far as his foreign policy goals are concerned. This week, with a clear focus on Look East policy the Indian PM was in Brunei and Singapore....
Unified pension scheme: Balancing the old and new
Modi Government unveils unified pension scheme to bridge old and new, aiming to satisfy Central and State employees On August 24, 2024, the Union government announced the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees. In fact, what looked like a well-orchestrated action plan, on the following day the BJP-led...
A green tribute to mothers and the environment
Inspired by PM Modi’s “Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam” initiative, the Chhattisgarh Government has launched the ambitious “People for Peepal” plantation drive in Nava Raipur When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the “Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam” (a tree in the name of the mother) initiative, a deep thought process went...
A boost to ‘Act East’
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Singapore,marks a crucial step in fortifying India’s ‘Act East’ policy Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore marks a significant milestone in India's 'Act East' policy, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Southeast Asian region in India's foreign relations. Modi's Singapore visit enhanced bilateral cooperation in...
BJP’s recruitment drive to solidify power
As the BJP aims to recruit 100 million new members, it continues to strengthen its dominance, despite facing criticism and internal challenges The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is working to expand on a two-track basis. The first is by recruiting influential leaders from other parties, particularly Congress. Although this may involve...
