Time to curb fake videos in elections
A deepfake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah sparks outrage during the Lok Sabha election campaign The ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign has suddenly taken a very ugly turn after a fake video involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah has surfaced. Accusations and counter-accusations are common during campaigns and are...
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Voter inertia
03 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Upholding the Fourth Estate in digital age
03 May 2024 | Santosh Mathew -
Post-poll path for infra financing!
02 May 2024 | Vinod Bahl -
Scare visits schools
02 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Democracy, economics and governance
02 May 2024 | BK Jha -
Recognising workers’ resilience and struggle
01 May 2024 | Santosh Mathew -
Repeat offenders
01 May 2024 | Pioneer
Why is the BJP avoiding China in campaigning?
The BJP’s election focus has shifted away from recent China tensions, opting instead to highlight Nehru’s actions during the 1962 conflict China has been generally missing from election manifestoes and campaigning so far. Former Army Chief Gen Naravane at a literary festival in Ajmer recently called China India’s primary threat adding...
Reflections on rituals from around the world
From the tranquil Nyepi Day in Bali to the vibrant street celebrations in Japan, rituals surrounding life’s milestones offer glimpses into cultures We had lunch in the resort restaurant during a vacation to Thailand a few months back. There was a slight drizzle as we walked along a narrow walkway hemmed...
North by Northeast
Internal strife, insurgency and a sense of alienation plague the Seven Sisters, much like the Kashmir of yore India’s Northeastern region has for long experienced insurgency, internal conflict and unrest and the challenges have often been exacerbated by its complex history, geographical isolation and perceived neglect by the Central Government. One...
Why are the young not joining politics?
A large number of voters belongs to the younger generation; their apathy towards the electoral process is a cause of concern The country belongs more and more to its younger citizens. It is, therefore, all the more disturbing that the youth who have lately crossed the age of 18 and have...
Political parties must prioritise environmental preservation
Political leadership must prioritise sustainability and combating plastic pollution to safeguard ecosystems and human health It’s election time in India and various political parties vie for their space in the hearts of the public. Even when political parties give multiple offers, including providing sustainable living in their manifestos, there is no...
Orange hills
Nainital is just one example of ongoing forest fires damaging the fragile ecosystem in Uttarakhand Historically, Uttarakhand is somehow a little more prone than other hill States in India to the scourge of frequent forest fires, especially in summers. Otherwise famous for its breathtaking beauty and lush greenery, the State has...
Pakistan paying for its misplaced priorities
Ambassador Asif Durrani acknowledges the Pak Government’s shortcomings in handling the Afghanistan situation and underscores a reality check for Islamabad’s foreign policy Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Ambassador Asif Durrani, conceded the grave reality of the Pakistani Government’s abject failure in Afghanistan. Speaking at a conference titled, “Pakistan in the Emerging...
