Why we should not put leaders on pedestals
A tweet of this writer went unexpectedly viral soon after the 2024 poll results. It read: ‘Can we please refrain from creating yet another personality cult — this time around Rahul Gandhi? Is it not...
View ArticleOne Nation, One Election: Dismantling democratic diversity
The Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) proposal, based on the recommendations of the Ram Nath Kovind-led committee, raises serious concerns about its implications...
View ArticleThe tram tale
“Kalkatta jo rehte the, gaon wale hañste the, wahãñ saḍak par chalī rail, bachcho nahīñ ye koī khel…” When Abul Lais Javed penned these lines for Calcutta (now Kolkata), he never knew that his...
View ArticleSmaller parties to impact Haryana assembly polls
The Parliament-elections in May 2024 were fought in Haryana and all over India on the issues of dilution of Constitutional Institutions, misuse of directorates of Enforcement & CBI;...
View ArticleOur needs, wants & values
Humans are always seeking happiness, but what we pursue to achieve it varies from person to person and can change over time. Once we achieve what we seek, the joy is fleeting, and soon we...
View ArticleKamala Harris’s biggest mistake
India’s parliamentary system of democracy (inherited from the British Westminster model) is superior to the US presidential system in one aspect: every vote from every state counts in the general...
View ArticleThe rising cancer epidemic in Europe and America: The crucial role of early...
Cancer has become one of the most pressing public health challenges across Europe and America, with a significant rise in the number of cases diagnosed each year. It is now the second leading cause of...
View ArticleIn pursuit of death
New guidelines aim to support the rights of terminally ill patients on life support The Situation Today | In India, more people than ever are getting access to life-saving treatments. However, this...
View ArticleNot maid for each other
Man of the house and mop on the floor Years after WFH became common currency, many saabs are still struggling to redeem themselves in the eyes of the maids. Before the pandemic, the maids were...
View ArticleBet on Pezeshkian
Iran now has a chance to help end the conflict in Lebanon by not reacting to the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Last weekend, Israel launched a huge airstrike that killed Nasrallah,...
View ArticleBet on Pezeshkian
Iran now has a chance to shorten Lebanon conflict by not retaliating for Nasrallah’s killing The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a massive Israeli airstrike last weekend has completely...
View ArticleIn pursuit of death
Draft guidelines advance the rights of terminally ill patients on life support. Reality is painfully behind While healthcare reach in India leaves a lot to be desired, there is no doubt that everyday...
View ArticleHunting for happiness in a material world
By: Narayani Ganesh No one says, “I do not want to be happy.” Everyone is looking for happiness in different places. Consuming as much as possible is also a source of happiness, points out Prof...
View Article‘Jhooth Bole MVA kate ’
Now ‘famous’ as the siren of UBATHA Sena and a self-proclaimed spokesperson of MVA, MP Sanjay Raut has been tightly slapped by the court. Sanjay Raut has been convicted and sentenced to 15 days...
View ArticleTicket scalping: When prices soar and fans suffer
Ticket resale, also known as scalping or touting, is the art of flipping event tickets for prices that can make your wallet weep. Scalpers take advantage of high demand and limited supply, especially...
View ArticleChipping In: The need to expand India’s semiconductor talent pool
India is emerging as a key player in the global semiconductor workforce. With approximately 125,000 engineers holding bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degrees already contributing to chip design and...
View ArticleNationalism and media- A historical overview and analysis
The relationship between nationalism and media has been a topic of both significant historical debate and contemporary relevance. Media, in its various forms, has long played a pivotal role in shaping...
View ArticleWill these young leaders turn over a new leaf?
I am not sure if there is a ‘fatigue theory’ in political science. If there isn’t, they should include this one formulated by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin. Here it goes: When unsure...
View ArticleGandhi’s early engagement with press
Gandhi’s first engagement with journalism occurred during his stay in London from 1888 to 1891, where he contributed several articles to The Vegetarian, the organ of the London Vegetarian Society. His...
View ArticleVetting your VC? 5 questions all entrepreneurs should ask of a prospective...
Due diligence in startups is a two-way street – the investor is looking to understand the entrepreneur and the entrepreneur is looking to understand the investor. This is an article focused on the...
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