Nub of the ‘childless cat ladies’ debate
JD Vance’s views about “childless cat ladies” and Elon Musk’s warnings about low birth rates are the latest in a long line of passionate opinions about women’s reproductive preferences. Plato specified...
View ArticleHow an island got free
“A seminal moment in our relationship,” said UK PM Keir Starmer and Pravind Jugnauth, his Mauritian counterpart, in a joint statement. “A significant understanding,” said India. A “historic agreement,”...
View ArticleAre community pujas not for people with disabilities?
There’s a war of words going on in my housing society currently. The issue is the modernization of our traditional festivities in the name of environment. In the last couple of years, the resident...
View ArticleIndian Air Force Day 2024: The lore of the fighter pilot
Fighter pilots have long been romanticized in popular culture, embodying the spirit of adventure, bravery, and skill. Their lore is rich with tales of aerial dogfights, camaraderie, and the relentless...
View ArticleThe timeless wonder of Nalanda University
Imagine walking through the verdant plains of ancient Magadha, where lies the monumental institution that was Nalanda University. Established as a Buddhist mahavihara (monastery) in the 5th century CE...
View ArticleWhat the Global Innovation Index tells us about the future of India’s DLI scheme
India’s ambition to become a global hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing has found a strong foundation in the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme. Launched in December 2021, the scheme aims...
View ArticleThe new labour codes in India – A step towards empowerment and economic growth
The new Labour Codes by the Indian Parliament in 2020 represents a significant and long-overdue reform in India’s labour laws. These reforms aim to provide greater protection and benefits to workers,...
View ArticleEscalating Chinese aggressiveness in the South China Sea: Targeting...
While China’s belligerence continues towards those nations which are challenging its claims in the South China Sea (SCS), its aggressive attacks on Philippines and Vietnam have become more muscular...
View ArticleVoters’ country
Haryana, J&K showed how people can keep parties guessing till the end That elections are first and foremost about voters becomes sharply obvious with some results – case in point, the verdicts in...
View ArticleVoters decide everything
In two places, Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), people showed that they have the power to surprise political parties right until the very end. Elections are all about voters, and these two...
View ArticleAn antiquity which is 5000 years old: The Mother Goddess worship in India
The divinity of mother goddess worship is ages old and we have been taught about the sanctity of the same since childhood. However, how old is this practice, and since when did this practice become...
View ArticleThe Sun of love shines on
Within the larger context of Islamic culture, Sufis have had a profound impact on the social structures in Asia. The ethical and aesthetic concepts of Sufism have found their expression in the...
View ArticlePlight of minorities in Bangladesh
It has been close to two months since the change of regime in Bangladesh. Reports of atrocities on minorities have been in the news since then. With Durga Puja festivities around the corner, the...
View ArticleStrategies to increase female workforce participation at work by Modi government
Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, August 25, 2022 had opined that India could use flexible workplaces to encourage a higher number of women to work, & that, creating systems...
View ArticleThe Weekly Vine Edition 13: Jalebi Day
Hello and welcome to the 13th edition of The Weekly Vine. While there are numerous compelling arguments for “One Nation, One Election”, a colossal Bigg Boss-like event where we can eliminate all...
View ArticleNavratri and Durga Puja: Bridging ancient traditions with modern metabolic...
Rejuvenating the mind and spirit and boosting metabolic health ⦁ Navratri, a festival celebrated over nine days in many parts of India, is deeply rooted in spiritual traditions that emphasize fasting,...
View ArticleAn enduring partnership of 75 years for children in India
For 75 years, India and UNICEF have worked together, advancing the rights and wellbeing of millions of children. The long-standing trusted and multifaceted partnership is deeply rooted in shared values...
View ArticleBalancing Act: How India can tackle the EU’s unfair carbon tax while staying...
In a world where climate action is no longer optional, countries are grappling with how to balance environmental goals with economic realities. Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke out...
View ArticleElephant whispers
Jumbos have as much of a right to walk the earth as humans. India must do a better job of conserving them Elephants are amazing animals with many similarities to humans. They have great memories...
View ArticleWhen Beirut saved Bombay
One city’s bombs are another city’s tourist boom It’s shattering to see bombs wiping out what was once a stunning meld of oriental exotica and French chic. But, like Eliot’s J Alfred Prufrock, Beirut...
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