Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day
From serving as conduits of wisdom and imagination to safeguarding cultural heritage, books play a vital role in shaping our collective consciousness Books have long served as companions to humanity, bridging the present with the past and future through a rich tapestry of historical narratives and fiction. Each book, a product...
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New beginnings
22 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Iran-Israel: On the brink of war or hype
22 April 2024 | Nishikant Ojha -
Transformative trends in India’s higher education
20 April 2024 | Aritra Ghoshal -
Theatre of the absurd
20 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Aung San Suu Kyi: Prison or house arrest?
20 April 2024 | Hiranmay Karlekar -
How justified is abusive language on OTT?
19 April 2024 | Kajleen Kaur -
Time bomb
19 April 2024 | Pioneer
The enduring ties between India and Iran
Amid geopolitical complexities, India finds itself navigating a delicate balance between Iran, Israel and its domestic constituencies Persians have had a civilisational connection with Hindustan (Persian for India) since antiquity. There is a powerful India connect, even for the most epochal person defining the politics of the post-Iran Revolution (1979) i.e.,...
The new age of quantum technology
The scientific community celebrated April 14 as World Quantum Day to raise awareness of quantum science’s impact across diverse fields The world of science is on the cusp of a transformative era driven by the burgeoning field of quantum technology. Quantum science is founded on several key principles that underpin the...
SC votes for EVMs
The apex court has summarily rejected the idea of reverting to ballot papers for registering votes General elections would be held through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) as the Supreme Court has voiced its disapproval of criticism directed towards them; it has summarily dismissed the idea of reverting to ballot papers. This...
Showdown in Karnataka
As Karnataka braces for the Lok Sabha elections, the political arena is set for a fierce clash between the Congress and the BJP-JD(S) alliance The Lok Sabha elections are coming up in Karnataka and will be held in 28 constituencies on April 26 and May 7. The Congress party and the...
Reflections on class and age discrimination
From a childhood encounter at a political rally to navigating workplace dynamics, an individual’s journey unveils lessons in equality and empathy The then Prime Minister was to address a public rally in Ghaziabad. My father, posted as the head of the electricity department in the city, was responsible for the electrical...
Shower of blessings
For the first time in a decade, IMD predicts above-normal rainfall across the nation The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has marked a significant milestone by releasing its long-term forecast. For the first time in a decade, the IMD has predicted above-average rainfall across almost the entire expanse of the country. This...
Ignoring neighbours to embrace the world
The BJP Government has put Neighbourhood First Policy on backburner, leaving it underperforming amid rising anti-India sentiments in the region BJP government has made foreign policy a key election issue: Prime Minister Modi has stated, ‘Neighbour first and Act East second.’ Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is campaigning how G20 has enhanced...
