Driving innovation: Role of intellectual property in India
India can emulate Japan's post-Meiji transformation by harnessing innovation, embracing change and cultivating a risk-taking culture In the 76th Independence Day speech on August 15, 2022, the Prime Minister called for innovation with a focus on indigenous innovations highlighting “Jai Anusandhan”. Innovation is the key to India realising a self-reliant, competitive and...
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a picture is worth a thousand words
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Semicon ecosystem: A revolution in India
01 May 2024 | A S Mittal -
Recognising workers’ resilience and struggle
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Repeat offenders
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Why is the BJP avoiding China in campaigning?
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Reflections on rituals from around the world
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North by Northeast
30 April 2024 | Pioneer
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...
Celebrating the universal language of dance
From traditional Indian classical dance forms to contemporary global dance phenomena, dance continues to inspire, heal and unite communities On April 14 last year, history was made in Assam, India, as a Guinness World Record was set for the largest gathering of Bihu dancers. Over 11,000 dancers from different communities and...
The Power of the Human Mind
Settle your mind and clear accumulated dust, only then it gets purge Aeons ago lived, Suddhodana, chieftain of the Sakyan republics. He was captivated with the thought of perpetuating the dynasty. However, his battle fatigued son Siddhartha, was not ensnared by the Mara of trappings of power, carnal pleasures and a...
Challenges loom ahead of July Union Budget
The incoming Government would face the uphill task of navigating through a myriad of fiscal hurdles to foster sustainable growth Despite it being too early to discuss the union budget to be presented in July, it is certain whichever combination comes back to power it would have to majorly review the...
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...
