Peace pipe

Peace pipe

Friday, 17 November 2023 | Pioneer

The Biden-Xi meeting on APEC sidelines yields 'real progress' in bilateral relations Even as Israel’s aggression continues in Gaza, US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping made good use of the opportunity provided by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the US. A pleasant surprise, their bilateral...

Switching to renewable energy is the only option

Switching to renewable energy is the only option

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | Shivam Bhardwaj

Given the ill effects of climate change, the urgency of transitioning to renewable energy sources cannot be overstated The world is at a critical crossroads when it comes to energy production and consumption. Fossil fuels have powered our civilization for centuries, but the environmental and climate consequences of our dependence on...

Standing together

Standing together

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | Pioneer

India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ask Canada to tackle hate speech, hate crimes A group of South Asian countries ticked off Canada at a recent UN meeting, saying that it must rein in rogue elements operating from its soil. Canada was also told that freedom of speech cannot be absolute, so...

India’s relief efforts captivates Nepal

India’s relief efforts captivates Nepal

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | Ashok K Mehta

India, by being the first responder to the Jajarkot earthquake, has won many hearts in Nepal. Can Nepal, on its part, allow recruitment under the Agniveer scheme? My neighbour in Ram Vihar, on seeing me all packed and cheerful over my holiday enquired where I was headed. “To escape Delhi’s smog,...

Tackling violence against women in rural India

Tackling violence against women in rural India

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | Taniya

If morality and tradition are meant to guide society in the right direction, why aren't they strictly applied to men as well? After six months of marriage, Sakshi, a resident of Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, returned to her home, leaving her husband's residence where she had faced harassment. The...

Is it Necessary to Be Spiritual?

Is it Necessary to Be Spiritual?

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj ji

One must strike a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of life Spirituality! The word itself creates a lot of inquisitiveness as well as mystery in the minds of people because there is no single, widely agreed definition of spirituality that’s available to those who want to seriously pursue it....

Has free ration become a political compulsion?

Has free ration become a political compulsion?

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | Uttam Gupta

Under ‘open-ended’ procurement, Govt buys from farmers unlimited quantities at MSP. Apart from high stocks, this adds to the food subsidy bill substantially Addressing a poll rally in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) free ration scheme for another...

Meeting the challenges of pharmaceutical companies

Meeting the challenges of pharmaceutical companies

Tuesday, 14 November 2023 | Dhirendra Choudhary

Providing a suitable moisture-free environment free from unwanted microorganisms is essential for making pharmacy products of international standards The Indian pharmaceutical industry is growing at an exponential rate. Observing a massive evolution in the past three years, majorly fast-tracked under pressure projected by COVID-19, at present it is valued at $50...

State Editions

MCD to rent out its office building complex

04 December 2023 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

Teams formed to cage leopard spotted in Sainik Farm

04 December 2023 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

Minimum temperature at 10 degrees Celsius

04 December 2023 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

Maurya: BJP won the semi-finals

04 December 2023 | PNS | Lucknow

Sunday Edition

RECLUSIVE ENIGMATIC POET

03 December 2023 | Swarn Kumar Anand | Agenda

CLIMATE change and health

03 December 2023 | Archana Jyoti | Agenda

Having Sleep Troubles? Practise Sleep Hygiene!

03 December 2023 | Dr Rahul Jain | Agenda

Astroturf | Learn to live in togetherness

03 December 2023 | Bharat Bhushan Padmadeo | Agenda