One policy, many stripes
SC should note not all tiger reserves are the same Hearing a case on irregularities inside Corbett tiger reserve, Supreme Court observed that a uniform countrywide policy is required for management of...
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Will Gaza war end? Only if Trump can control Bibi, Hamas After several twists and turns, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement has finally been inked. Tel Aviv is wrapping up cabinet approvals and the...
View ArticleTranscendental Sufi mysticism in Kashmir valley
By Humra Quraishi While working on the architectural wonders of Kashmir valley, I had the opportunity to visit several Sufi dargahs and learn about lives and philosophy of Sufi saints. Abu’l Fazl...
View ArticleThe majestic moongfali
I was visiting a public office to submit some application. There was no one at the counter. And there was no one at the seat to man the counter. The only indication of human presence...
View ArticleDubai diaries: Culture, grandeur, and surprises
My mom did it again! Passing of 50 years meant nothing!! I returned from my Dubai vacation and was sharing stories with her on the phone. After a few minutes, she said, “Hope you are...
View ArticleNeed for ‘risk management vision – 2030’ in banks
The risks in banks are changing their form and intensity as evidenced by the recent Report on Trends and Progress of Banking in India 2023-24 and Financial Stability Report (FSR) – December 2024. While...
View ArticleA four-letter word, and the funny game of golf
The ever-effervescent PG Wodehouse once said that golf, like measles, should be caught young as it builds character. For it takes a strong character to hit the ball on to the wrong fairway and yell...
View ArticleToo top heavy? Too centralising? 75 yrs a chance to debate Constitution
Jan 26, 2025 is the 75th birthday of the Indian Constitution. When you consider the fact that the average lifespan of a constitution is 19 years, the Indian Constitution has already survived four times...
View ArticleDigital transformation in railway protection force – Adapting to the evolving...
Indian Railways, the lifeline of the nation, carries millions of passengers across its sprawling 68,000 km network daily. Beyond being a transport giant, it is a symbol of connectivity and progress....
View ArticleOutfox the dragon: How India can tackle China’s moves
Last week, two important news stories highlighted the challenges India faces with China. First, General Upendra Dwivedi, the head of India’s army, said there are still standoffs along the Line of...
View ArticleBaby, baby
Is fertility the new poll battleground? What netagiri ignores is the cost of childbearing borne by women Over 3L babies were born in Delhi in both 2022 and 2023. It’s a safe bet that some...
View ArticleOutFox the dragon
GOI must invest in smart planning and local tech ecosystem to counter China’s defence-economic tactics Two pieces of news last week further highlight the complexity of the China problem for India....
View ArticleBaby, baby: Is having children the new political battleground?
In recent elections, having babies seems to be becoming a big topic. For example, over 3 lakh babies were born in Delhi in 2022 and 2023, and the BJP has promised ₹21,000 to pregnant women...
View ArticleJungle manners
Recently, footage of a tigress and her five cubs dangerously crowded by noisy tourist vehicles, went viral from a Maharashtra wildlife sanctuary. Nature lovers were aghast and forest officers left to...
View ArticleJayasri Burman whispers scents of the sea
At Art Alive the warm, coral and wine toned mermaids and goddesses remind us of the ancient world which regarded the earth as a mother goddess.Take it a notch further and Jayasri Burman reinforces the...
View ArticleRising graph of BJP’s organizational expansion
A Mahavijayi convention of Bharatiya Janata Party was held recently in Shri Sai Baba’s Shirdi, a sacred town in Ahilyanagar district. BJP contested 148 seats in the assembly elections and won 132 seats...
View ArticleWhy the technology inertia in Indian agriculture must end at the earliest?
India stands at a crucial juncture in its journey towards achieving food and nutritional security. Time is ripe to acknowledge the critical role of biotech innovations in addressing the challenges of...
View ArticleTackling money problems in relationships
In a groundbreaking move, finance influencer and educator Neha Nagar has introduced India’s first-ever Couple Finance Course. The course is designed to help couples navigate one of the most common...
View ArticleMy Take 5 (Edition 37): The week that was in international affairs
Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of international news. Israel and Hamas finally reach a deal, Ukraine war heats up before Trump inauguration, Bangladesh could junk...
View ArticleIt’s a Don deal
Why ‘much of the world’ welcomes Trump 2.0 Trump’s back: the protector – protectionist? – unfair trade partners, Nato’s penny-pinchers and Brics’s dollar-ditchers can’t mess with, like you and I can’t...
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