World Philosophy day: Philosophy for beginners, the basics made simple
Philosophy is valuable in developing human thought, culture, and the individual. Philosophy is a big, intimidating word, but at its heart, it’s just about asking questions and trying to make sense of...
View ArticleAn Innovative approach to end Stubble Burning using traditional wisdom
Introduction Till a few decades ago, crop residue, including stubble, was used as dry fodder for livestock, as fuel for the kitchen or incorporated in-situ i.e., on site in soil. It was not burnt, at...
View ArticleManifest your 2025
Have you heard the word manifest? It means to imagine something you really want, so strongly that you feel like it’ll come true. This year, the Cambridge Dictionary picked manifest as its Word of the...
View ArticleTwice bitten
It’ll be tougher for Adanis this time, given SEC’s charges and potential impact on fund-raising It seems so familiar – bad news breaks for Adani group, its stocks crash, a bond issue is put on...
View ArticleCapital move
Take a tip from Muhammad bin Tughlaq for a long-term solution to Delhi-NCR pollution problem With NCR once again choking in its seasonal stranglehold of smog, the Capital should take a tip from...
View ArticleManifest your 2025
What Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year means depends on what kind of a person you are Kangana Ranaut isn’t a fan. She says, don’t manifest – the social media meaning of the word means:...
View ArticleTwice bitten
Imagine being in trouble not once but twice. That’s what’s happening with the Adani group, a giant company that builds and manages infrastructure like ports and power plants. This time, though, their...
View ArticleAdani controversy 2.0: Big lesson
It’s certainly not good news for India Inc or those who run the economy, for one of India’s largest business groups with a record of efficient execution of large projects to be indicted in US...
View ArticleFifty four: Far & forgotten
The haunting mystery of the 54 Missing Indian Soldiers from the 1971 Indo-Pak War remains an unresolved chapter in the history of our nation. These brave men of the Indian Armed Forces vanished into...
View ArticleWhy we procrastinate: A look at six common patterns
Procrastination—who hasn’t experienced its pull? Whether it’s putting off a work assignment, delaying a personal goal, or avoiding that long-overdue email, procrastination is a universal challenge....
View ArticleJustice denied: Why India’s legal system is failing its citizens — and what...
The urgent need for justice and accountability in our society cannot be overstated. Public safety is not just a legal obligation; it is a fundamental right that must be upheld with urgency and clarity....
View ArticleTeenage emotions decoded: Navigating anger, jealousy, fear, and insecurity...
A 21-year-old IIT Delhi student found dead, reportedly by suicide, in his hostel room. Over 50% of youth (18-24 years old) in India have poor mental health, according to a report by Sapien Labs Centre...
View ArticleYellow peas imports: A speed bump on India’s road to pulse self-sufficiency?
India, the world’s largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses, has always faced a balance between ensuring domestic availability and supporting farmer interests. Yellow peas, a pulse variety...
View ArticleLove your exams
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the date sheet for the 10th and 12th board examinations. This is big news for about 44 lakh students in India and abroad; understandably, it’s...
View ArticleAge and Youth: A Tug of Wisdom
Do you know what Edmund Burke, a very wise man, once said? “The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.” In other words, older people in charge should listen carefully to what...
View ArticleWho Stays and Who Goes: The Game of Switching Sides
Have you ever seen a mother hen clucking to keep her chicks together? That’s a lot like what party leaders in politics do—they try to keep their members from wandering off. But sometimes, politicians,...
View ArticleAge Young Wisdom
Why China’s red bosses are in tizzy over its youth Edmund Burke said, “The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.” What is China’s youth trying to tell its leadership today? A...
View ArticleStomachs Speak Loudly & Wisely
They can tell you things you didn’t consciously know Kidneys are quiet, lungs puff away unobtrusively, all other organs do their jobs under the surface. But human bellies can’t be ignored: growling,...
View ArticleWho Goes Around…
…Comes around. The art of retaining and poaching netas Party chiefs are Mother Hens, clucking around to keep their quacks together. So, when AAP ‘gifted’ six defectors poll nominations to Delhi...
View ArticleIndia is experiencing an innovation boom. But should a global drop in...
India Is Experiencing An Innovation Boom. But Should A Global Drop In Spending On R&D Be Cause For Concern? Few can be unimpressed by the performance of India’s innovation ecosystem in recent...
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