Well spoken, Milord

Justice Anand Venkatesh of Madras HC, who is the portfolio judge of all courts that handle cases against MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu, has opened a can of worms that long deserved to be...

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Unless you doubt, your wisdom is in doubt

By Sumit Paul “The worst speculative Sceptic ever I knew, was a much better Man than the best superstitious Devotee and Bigot.” This famous statement, which is now almost an aphorism, of the Scottish enlightenment...

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Outsourcing India: Why CX, not cost savings, should be the top priority

The global narrative of outsourcing is continuously evolving. Amidst its dynamic landscape, India’s role remains paramount. As a professional deeply engaged with the outsourcing industry over several decades, I’ve discerned a salient shift: while cost-efficiency...

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Expansion of BRICS is riddled with internal contradictions

The 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 22-24 concluded with the group’s expansion. Six new members – Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE – joined the existing five...

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Chandrayaan-3: The apogee of the Nehruvian science and technology model

The landing of the Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on 23 August 2023 is the climax of 5 decades of relentless hard work by an organization conceived way back in 1962 by India’s first Prime Minister...

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How docs have fought to keep pharma funding going

There is a history to the IMA opposing any regulation that prevents doctors’ associations from taking money from commercial entities including pharma companies. In 2008, the IMA took crore of rupees from several companies ostensibly...

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Does Maharashtra need more megawatts from dirty coal?

Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray Maharashtra has a significant opportunity to lead the way in India’s transition towards a sustainable energy future. While there is an urgent need to address the energy demands of a growing population...

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Rain isn’t main: Dry August is worrisome but monsoon’s impact on crop output is waning. Climate shocks are the danger

The southwest monsoon has followed a seesaw pattern this year. A dry June was followed by July recording heavy rainfall to make up for the first month. It reversed the trend in August, which is...

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The brutalised half: No major country cares about Taliban’s medieval misogyny and its devastating impact on Afghan women

The latest in Taliban’s brutal attacks on Afghan women’s choices and freedoms is to ban them from parks. Women in Afghanistan are already barred from studying, most teaching, working in offices, and earning any money,...

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Friends in kneed

Dr Patlel-la should be the appropriate knee surgeon, no? No. Mine carried the vaunted surname which in Mumbai covers almost the entire Materia Medica. Even Kolkata’s storied Bengali fraternity doesn’t boast the same dynastic cachet...

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Why do we look up at the mention of god?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar When you are talking, connecting with someone, when you look at your friend or somebody you love, something happens inside you. You feel as though some new energy is coursing through...

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Balancing cultural equation – Part 1

‘Life is a balancing act’, holds good even for resolving cultural conflicts in a fast moving and migrating world. With the forces of globalization and free market economy, migration to a country with a different...

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Raksha Bandhan, an occasion to reorient your life

Brahma Kumari Shivani Interestingly, on August 15, we were celebrating azadi, freedom, and on August 30, there is jubilation about bandhan, bondage. But this is Raksha Bandhan, one sacred bondage, that of purity and protection,...

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Addressing the challenges of delivering reliable bus services: strategies and solutions

In a country as geographically and culturally diverse as India, the importance of a robust transportation infrastructure cannot be overstated. With its vast landscapes encompassing a mixed terrain and diverse socio-economic fabric, the role of...

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Are commercial professionals failing themselves and the country by not resolving issues?

Let us look at two very important professions – Legal and Audit and understand whether they are pulling their weight in India today. Both these professions need to take corrective measures but one does not see...

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Can we please not judge PLIs by value added

I am somewhat amused but also truly dismayed at the latest controversy started by Raghuram Rajan (RR) and his two co-authors, Rohit Lamba and Rahul Chauhan, on the low level of value addition (VA) in...

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First, get the tech: Unless India develops domestic AI heft, it wouldn’t play any meaningful part in global regulatory efforts

Students have been abuzz over how artificial intelligence tools can do their homework and programmers over how these can increase their productivity or take away their jobs. As much as digitisation has transformed the country...

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Keep running: Athletics medal chances depend on not just picking winners but investing to create a large talent pool

Neeraj Chopra is by now a bona fide global star and favourite, and duly won gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold in any edition...

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A baby in my arms

Airlines should go beyond first, business, economy and have a creche class where all pax with babies can sit and bawl through the flight. I have one on my left, one on the right and...

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Onam celebrates our surrender to the divine

V S Krishnan Onam marks the annual homecoming of King Mahabali, who once ruled the three worlds. Though he was an Asura, by virtue of his noble deeds and qualities, he became the ruler of...

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Igniting change: Part 4- Decarbonizing India: Embracing carbon capture for sustainable development

The global imperative to address climate change and achieve sustainable development has led to an increased focus on innovative technologies that can mitigate carbon emissions. In the context of India, a country characterized by rapid...

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What’s in a moniker? Ego, ambition, brand

Edappadi K Palaniswami has to fight several battles within the party and in courtrooms to earn the title of AIADMK general secretary. On August 20, however, he gifted himself another one: Puratchi Tamizhar (Revolutionary Tamil)....

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Does life seem like a game of chess?

By Ramesh Bijlani Life is a game, it is said, and that all creation is unwittingly participating in a lila, game, being played by the Creator. What type of games are these? Do these games...

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What could be the future strategy now that we are on the moon?

The celebration of India’s lunar success can be heard in every nook and corner of the country, which is reverberating with pride and a sense of accomplishment that “yes, we did it” and finally, India...

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Four Old Masters At 108 Art Project

Payal Kapoor and Timsy Anand two veterans of Delhi  have put together an art  gala at Taj Palace on an entire floor and amidst the melange of works it was good to spot 108 Art Project’s...

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Like US, India should also take ‘high fence, small yard’ route on entry of Chinese firms

India and the US face a similar dilemma on China. Both countries could benefit from technology and investment in a wide swathe of sectors where Chinese companies are the best. But China poses security threats...

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NMC rules on hold but issue of pharma-doc nexus remains alive

The medical fraternity’s high-octane campaign against prescriptions using generic names and curbs on funding by pharmaceutical companies and other allied health sector firms seem to have yielded results, with the National Medical Commission putting the...

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Amid new space race, tensions on Earth delay governance reforms

Russia’s failed lunar mission and India’s successful soft landing on the moon shows the growing intensity of competition in outer space. The space race was an integral part of the last Cold War competition between...

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See you on the south side of the moon

Faraway galaxies and other celestial bodies are bringing us closer to the deepest parts of ourselves In 1633, Galileo was forced to recant his scientific findings that confirmed the Copernican view of the universe. We’re...

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‘What worries me is the decline in public discourse, with violence no longer delegitimised as it should be in a civilised society’

Social scientist Devesh Kapur teaches politics and society at Johns Hopkins University. His latest book is Internal Security in India: Violence, Order and the State, co-edited with Amit Ahuja. In Delhi recently, he spoke to...

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Experience the blissfulness of being

by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev The world’s greatest mistake is to assume that bliss is a consequence of activity. In fact, the reverse is true. Most people divide activities into two kinds: pleasant and unpleasant. Once...

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Analysing risk of dementia due to commonly used acid reflux medications

‘An article with my views on dementia and acid reflux medicines appeared in the Times of India Online. I am reproducing its text below. Previous studies have indicated a possible link between commonly used acid...

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India’s success story a focus on the use of technology’s transformative power by India

In a virtual address to the G-20 Trade and Investment ministerial meeting in Jaipur on Thursday, August 24, 2023, India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi highlighted the historical role of trade in connecting people, cultures, and technology, emphasising how trade and...

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Fostering scientific temper and Lunar success: A case for rationalizing GST on education & training services

In the global quest for excellence, India’s strides in scientific and technological advancements have drawn international attention. As the nation strives to ascend to new heights, fostering scientific temper and knowledge acumen becomes paramount. A...

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‘Chaand ne kuch kaha’: A nation’s collective spirit landed on my surface

Lights, camera, lunar action! On August 23, a Wednesday, the historic soft landing of the Vikram lander on the moon’s surface was a kahani jo har dil ko choo gayi; it was a Bollywood-worthy saga...

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Life is how we respond to what happens to us

by Meetu Bisht There are occasions when we feel lost and then arises a desire to understand our purpose in life; to know ‘why we are who we are’ and the reason for our situations,...

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Navigating social media: A guide to avoiding unpleasant interactions

In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become integral parts of our lives, connecting us with friends, family, and a global community. However, as much as they offer opportunities for positive interactions, they also...

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National Education Policy 2020: A catalyst for rebuilding India

India is a country of infinite possibilities and has a rich history of imparting quality education, not only to the young minds within the country but also to many knowledge aspirants across the world. India’s...

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We are over the moon

Chandrayaan-3 is a brilliant demonstration of Made-in-India landing and roving technologies. The fourth member of the elite lunar club must now aim to be in pole position as global space politics gets fiercely competitive. Yesterday...

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Why India must now prepare for lunar geopolitics as well

The successful Chandrayaan-3 mission not only marks India’s ascension to a tiny club of lunar states, it also marks the first time humans have conducted a controlled landing in the southern polar region of the...

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Moon is the storehouse of soma, life

– By Narayani Ganesh We are in the Shravan season, when Hindus and other believers propitiate Shiva, who is also known as Chandrachud, because a crescent moon adorns his matted locks, as crowning glory. Shiva...

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Angrezi bachao: The so-called ‘Hindi heartland’ might do an about-turn and promote the cause of English

Every now and again the so-called ‘Hindi heartland’ of north India resounds to the call of ‘Angrezi hatao!’, ‘Chuck out English!’, which it perceives as an undesirable legacy left to us by our erstwhile colonisers....

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Meditation can be simple and yet transcendental

By Amod Misra Advaita Vedanta believes in nonduality. It tells us that Brahmn alone is real, while the world, as we see it, is merely maya. The mind is full of duality through its conditioning...

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Headline: What makes this August exceptionally significant for every Indian?

In just a few precious hours from now, our country’s dream, the culmination of ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organization) tireless efforts, will unfold on the #lunar canvas. And if we succeed, oh yes, how our...

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Macho ado about crime: Lawmen beware women? Or women beware talk-show men?

Girl, you’ll be a Venusian soon. That’s if Fox News’s Greg Gutfeld has his way on tackling ‘smash-and-grab’ crime. Discussing a Los Angeles Nordstrom store looting, this shoot-from-the-lip talk-show host recently asked: ‘What would happen...

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Focused thought as a key to happiness

By Anil K Rajvanshi All of us aspire to have a good life and happiness. However, each one has his own definition of happiness depending on his outlook in life. For example, one gets it...

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Forwarditis and smart cures

By any standards, this must be the most innovative of the excuses for requesting relief from an apex court: ‘Had put eye drops’ that led to a “mistake” of sharing offensive posts without reading or...

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Why is the Opposition silent on the proposed bill that will transform criminal justice system in the country?

During the recently concluded monsoon session in the Parliament, the Modi government introduced a bill that will repeal the offense of sedition which was a part of the criminal justice system made by the British...

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Safeguarding digital lives: Decoding Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023

In an era where our lives are intertwined with technology, safeguarding our personal data has become more crucial than ever. Imagine a world where your sensitive information, from your financial records to your private messages,...

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‘Chitta-suddhi, purity of mind’, must be the purpose of parenting, teaching & preaching

1. Spirit of Oneness, Tyaga & Seva are the ideals of Bharat: Unfortunately, after attaining independence, our leaders have not only failed to display this spirit, but they’ve also failed to create systems of education,...

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NMC generics diktat endangers both patients and doctors

Over the course of recent years, the government has embarked on a commendable journey to enhance the accessibility of healthcare for its citizens. Among these initiatives, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yogana (PMJAY) by the name...

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Dharmic nationalism

In order understand the term in question Dharmic Nationalism, it is but necessary to understand the roots of both terms separately. The Dharmic is derived from Dharama and Nationalism is an offshoot of Nation. While...

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Strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy skills is the key for unlocking the potential of students in Uttar Pradesh

Mid 2017, an air of excited expectancy, and more than a touch of trepidation, hung over one of Bahraich’s government schools. CM Yogi Adityanath, given responsibility for reviving India’s largest state, was coming. He was...

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Bulldozer ‘justice’: What you take away when you demolish a home

History is replete with tyrants and invading armies flattening cities — the burning down of Athens by Xerxes I in 480 BC, the US forces in Vietnam, the Syrian government forces during their civil war,...

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Lounges to logos, the endless scramble for new status symbols

It wasn’t supposed to be like this! When I was growing up, every year for summer holidays, my brother and I spent a week at the ancestral home of a loving neighbour. Set in the...

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The Saudi Shimmy — Oil’s well with football: Petrodollars flowing to football isn’t novel, but European jibes betray an outdated mindset. Stars like Ronaldo, Neymar playing in the conservative kingdom could have a transformative impact

When the Saudi Pro League kicked off its new season on August 12, the same day as the English Premier League, the world’s richest and most popular football division, the reaction in European capitals was...

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How China’s funds buy global influence: Leveraged SWFs ultimately serve the Communist party-state

Follow the money, find the politics. Sovereign Funds: How the Communist Party of China Finances Its Global Ambitions by Zongyuan Zoe Liu shows how China pioneered a whole new class of sovereign wealth funds. China...

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Practising joy in the good fortune of others

By Marguerite Theophil This teaching story I once heard illustrates a sad human inability to understand and practise joy in the good fortune of others. This is a Bulgarian version, but variations are found in...

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Re-evaluating polygamy: Concerns and societal implications

Polygamy, which involves a man marrying multiple women, has become a topic of discussion with the Union government proposing to bring in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India. Deeply rooted in cultural and theological...

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Is India ready for a two-party system?

For the first time since 2014, recent political events in the run-up to the 2024 general elections have created an enormous buzz, with the unified opposition seeming to offer an image of parity and coherence...

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Seeking nuance in justice: Intrafamilial child sexual abuse

Survivors of intrafamilial sexual abuse deserve a judicial system that understands their layered challenges, values rehabilitation over punishment, and builds safe spaces for reporting. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is...

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Olympic shooters’ special connect with The Gita

By Vivek Jain Shooting is one of the oldest sports and has been part of the Olympic programme right from its first edition, held at Athens in 1896. Currently, among others, it includes pistol, rifle...

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‘Sarvajan hitay, sarvajan sukhay’: Dear leaders, don’t raise your voice, improve your argument

How, how, Cordelia? Mend your speech a little, Lest you may mar your fortunes — King Lear  “Poor” Cordelia, whose love is “more ponderous” than her tongue, cannot “heave” her heart into her mouth. Politics...

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Don’t react, RBI: Rise in retail prices is not driven by excess demand. Therefore, interest rates should remain unchanged

Retail inflation in July once again breached RBI’s upper limit of tolerance of 6%. CPI was 7.4% in July, driven mainly by food inflation. If the surge in inflation last year was led by energy...

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I-Day To E-Day: Good crowds for Aug 15 event in Srinagar is great news. Better will be announcement of polls in J&K

That the I-Day event in Srinagar was well-attended is significant at multiple levels. First, it demonstrated there’s substance in GOI’s claim that normalcy is returning to Kashmir. The parade this time had far fewer security...

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Chemistry behind our moods and happiness

by Rajiv Vij Whether you are a reflective person or not, from time to time, you perhaps do think about what makes you happy. Although there’s nothing to beat our lived personal experience in this...

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Kisska problem?

The answer, my behenji, is blowing chummas in the wind Wot-to-do, I’m only a westernised, short-haired, elitist flitting through decadent salons where air-kissing is as common as plumped-up lips. So my limited libtard brain couldn’t...

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Power of precision: Levormeloxifene’s message for population control

Let’s just cut to the chase. India has a massive population issue that we need to address. With over 1.5 billion people, we’ve already left China in the dust as the world’s most populous country....

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Six things to watch out for when buying a domain

Buying a domain is like owning a piece of virtual real estate. It’s an exciting step towards establishing your online presence, whether for your business, personal blog, or creative project. However, like any investment, purchasing a...

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Unleashing the power: India’s two-wheeler market roars into premium era

India’s two-wheeler market is witnessing a paradigm shift, leaving behind its conventional roots to embrace the allure of premium perfection. With a staggering 18 million units sold in 2022, India boasts the world’s largest two-wheeler...

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Malabar Exercise off the coast of Australia is a step further in strengthening the Quad

On 11th August, the ships from India, Japan, and the United States made their way into Sydney Harbour to join the Australian HMAS to conduct the Malabar naval drills.  The Malabar Exercise, for the first...

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Conflict resolution- Part 1

Conflicts are a part and parcel of life. No body is free from conflicts. At home, we have conflict with our parents, spouse, or kids, for some reason or the other. At workplace, conflicts are...

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Mother tongue: A lifeline to identity, culture, and connection in the modern world

As a professor, I am often asked why students should focus on mother tongue, when the world outside is full of English. Mother tongue, also known as one’s native language or first language, continues to...

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Advantages of polyurethane in footwear manufacturing: A comprehensive review

The footwear industry in India has been thriving, both in terms of production and consumption. According to a research report by IMARC Group, the market stood at 15 billion USD in 2022 and is expected...

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Unveiling the risks: How virtual reality impinges on privacy and amplifies vulnerabilities for women

Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a groundbreaking technological advancement, transforming the way we interact, learn, and experience the digital world. However, beneath its immersive allure lies a complex web of concerns related to privacy...

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Free your soul to experience real Independence

by Meena Om Every year, Independence Day is celebrated with great fervour and jubilation. But do we ever reflect on the real significance and meaning of this independence? How constructively have we used this freedom...

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How to make money from share market?

The stock market can be a great way to make money, but it’s important to do your research and understand the risks before you start investing. Here are some tips on how to make money...

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Hybrid funds rule the roost as investors seek to balance portfolio

With the stock markets being volatile and the economy staying in the Goldilocks Zone, mutual fund investors are making a beeline for hybrid funds. These are mutual funds which invest in both equity and debt...

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Small with smarts

As the season in which NCR and other parts of north India see AQI rise past 400 approaches, every headline that gives hope that this year shall be different is being read with bated breath....

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In quest of a fiction called truth

By Jug Suraiya In a rare interview he gave shortly before his death last month at the age of 94, Czech-born writer Milan Kundera, whose novels, translated into over 20 languages, earned international acclaim for...

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No-confidence motion: PM Modi’s focus on Manipur too late; Rahul Gandhi’s theatrics hurt his cause

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday solidified his position in shaping the narrative leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by securing a resounding victory in a no-confidence motion brought forth by the Opposition’s...

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India’s growth story needs another

As India’s economy emerges as the fastest-growing among major economies, and its rise promises to shape the world order, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has outlined four crucial pillars for the country’s transformation: investment, innovation, infrastructure,...

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Raj review: Did British rule really impoverish India?

Last week, I showed from the work of historian Angus Maddison that the Hindu-ruled period (1-1,000 AD) wasn’t as golden as is usually painted, with GDP stuck at $33.7 billion for 1,000 years. In the...

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Laptop licence: Why are failed policies being revived again?

In the 1970s and 1980s, a large country undertook a “market reserve” policy. The idea was to restrict imports, protect the infant computer industry, and give it a chance to become competitive. But after nearly...

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Motion = Commotion

The no confidence debate showed govt-opposition acrimony has reached new levels. Parliament can look at other democracies’ legislatures for ways to reduce political noise The no confidence motion is a rarely used parliamentary tool opposition...

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Think, then act: Proposed criminal codes need serious deliberation

There is little disagreement that India’s criminal justice is crying for a reset. Many of those wrestling with it also recognise that the genesis of problems is in laws devised by a colonial regime in...

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Why some women are more equal than others

The Manipur violence and the images of two women being paraded nude once again exposed how far we are still away from being a gender-just society. Partly, this is because issues of genderbased discrimination or...

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Women shakti as a catalyst for change

By Avantika Dalmia In the vast tapestry of the progress of any civilisation, the essential thread in the fabric of society is empowerment and leadership of women. Women shakti, women-led inclusive development is a catalyst...

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Unlocking the power of education for feminist action in climate justice [Part 2]

Integrating Feminist Principles into Climate Education To unlock the full potential of education as a catalyst for feminist action in climate justice, it is crucial to integrate feminist principles into climate education. This requires adopting...

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KG Subramanyan’s multifaceted brilliance in Mumbai

At Chatterjee & Lal, Mortimer Chatterjee recreates two chapters out of the life of one of India’s greatest pedagogues and essayists and authors and poet KG Subramanyan who was known to his students and friends...

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Top 5 basics every woman needs in her wardrobe

I don’t know if it’s just me, but every single time that I open my cupboard to get ready, I could not find a single thing suitable to wear. Somehow, I have enough clothes filling...

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The lost key of communication.

The single biggest problem of communication is the illusion that it has taken place. George Bernard Shaw. Ever since the human race has evolved, so has the need to communicate. Even as apes, we spoke...

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Untold stories of conflict

What can temporary paper planes, that we used to make in school as kids, possibly be doing in a world class museum? I wondered, during one of my visits to the World Heritage Transport Museum...

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Tamatar chutneyed: How can we ketch-up with the budget-pulping prices?

Forget ‘Love in the Time of Karela’. Pan India is praying that it won’t be ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ sans our tomato based gravies. The price spiral has remained as adamant as the opposition,...

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Fair is not foul, foul is now fair

By Janina Gomes “The important thing in life is not the triumph but the fight, the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well,” says Pierre de Coubertin, French educator and...

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Unlocking the power of education for feminist action in climate justice – Part 1

Climate change is an urgent global crisis that affects every aspect of our lives, from the economy to the environment. It is also a deeply gendered issue, with women and girls bearing the brunt of...

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Ensuring Market Integrity: SEBI’s Role and the Need for Consistent Enforcement

The regulator like Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the Indian stock market plays a critical role. They ensure market integrity, investor protection, and maintaining a level playing field for all participants. SEBI...

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Fortifying software supply chains: Prioritising robust delivery measures

In the dynamic digital age, securing software supply chains is paramount, given their vital role in modern businesses and critical infrastructure. The complex landscape of integrated apps, software, systems, and AI brings unprecedented opportunities and...

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What the fight over Delhi tells us: At the heart of the Centre’s national capital law or any other governance dispute is the inability of politicians to get along. History shows victors in such battles often have to rethink

The inability to get along with each other is a facet of human condition. The Kauravs could not get along with their Pandav cousins over who should rule the kingdom of Hastinapur. The supporters of...

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‘Cheapest weapon known to man’, deployed in Manipur: SC intervenes in investigations of sexual assault in the state. Note that in riots & conflicts, few rape survivors get justice, in India or elsewhere

It is nearly a month since the video of two Manipuri women sexually assaulted and paraded naked went viral. The brutality happened on May 4. But the state and Centre stepped in only after a...

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Viveka, power of discernment and phubbing

by Narayani Ganesh Checking or scrolling through the cell phone for updates constantly, whether one is in company or alone, is a universal habit among those who carry their e-device along like an extension of...

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Look to this day!

Every dawn brings with it innumerable opportunities for anand, and it doesn’t cost us anything. MONA MEHTA writes on the bliss experience: Anand, bliss, is defined as ‘an unlimited, everlasting inner joy that is undisturbed...

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The importance of nutrition education: Empowering India to make informed dietary choices

In an era where nutrition information is abundant, from social media influencers decoding food labels to organizations cautioning against certain ingredients, consumers are often left confused and overwhelmed. This information overload underscores the critical need...

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Why India-specific EV charging and integrated solutions are the key to success for green mobility in India

Reduced carbon emissions. Cheaper fuel rates. No-noise vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming how we commute, due to their lower operational costs, reduced maintenance requirements, and positive environmental impact compared to their internal combustion engine...

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It’s not so much machines we should worry about

Lost in the excited talk of regulating AI is the core issue whether govts and companies have unfettered right to the billions of data points they daily mine: In the 1940s a journalist asked Claude...

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It’s my (digital) life

Making businesses quickly pay big for breaching personal data will be one of the key benefits of data law: It is Indians generating an increasing quantum of personal data that is truly powering India’s transition...

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Blessed by Beijing

China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate:  An investigation by NYThas blown the lid off sophisticated Chinese influence operations around the world that also have security repercussions for...

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Love me, love me dog

Take it from Toco: you’d rather be (with) an animal: Toco wanted ‘to be an animal’ since childhood. Having splurged on a lifelike border-collie costume, this Japanese YouTuber’s released a video featuring his first public...

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Stop being driven, get off the shaitan’s donkey

The Indic tradition’s belief in the law of karma, natural consequences of actions, takes the focus away from sin and evil, as a result the devil does not play the kind of role as in...

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Looking for sanity in Manipur

The mayhem in Manipur and simmering chaos rekindles painful memories. The first challenge on a posting to the North East is to comprehend anthropological complexities, as the key to the Gordian knot is ethnic diversity....

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Ramanuja’s eighteen guidelines for a disciple

By – CT Indra Ramanuja, who founded Vishisht Advaita school of Vedantic thought, was a seeker when he was an acharya; he was an acharya when he was a guru, a rare combination in Indic...

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BRSR: Revolutionizing sustainability reporting for Indian companies

The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework was introduced by SEBI in 2021 as a mandatory reporting requirement for the top 1,000 listed companies in India. BRSR aims to enhance transparency and foster responsible...

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Modi government will repeat its 2019 Performance in 2024 – Arvind Panagariya

Arvind Panagariya, an Indian-American Economist, Former Vice Chairman of the Policy Think Tank, Niti Aayog and Jagdish Bhagwati, Professor of Indian political economy at Columbia University have predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term win...

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India’s golden period is now, not in some distant past

As Independence Day approaches, we start reflecting on India’s long history that culminated in Independence. Jawaharlal Nehru and most nationalist historians noted that India had been invaded successively by the Greeks, Huns, Scythians, Kushans, Afghans...

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Playing ketchup: We must adapt to tackle climate-driven tomato crisis

Gram for gram, tomatoes have cost more than petrol in recent times. To understand why, we must return to origins, because in tomatoes as in life, where we come from shapes us fundamentally. Tomatoes originated...

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Cultural capital, kabuli chana and college admissions

We ate dinner together in our family. The four of us and my grandfather. The staples of our conversation were “one more boring meal” (usually me), “India is winning/losing” (my brother), “there is a new...

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Playing ketchup: We must adapt to tackle climate-driven tomato crisis

Gram for gram, tomatoes have cost more than petrol in recent times. To understand why, we must return to origins, because in tomatoes as in life, where we come from shapes us fundamentally. Tomatoes originated...

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Unlocking Google’s top ranks: Guide to ranking your blog

Creating a blog is just the first step; getting it to rank on Google’s search results is the ultimate goal for any blogger. Achieving a high ranking in Google can drive significant traffic to your...

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Grace requires full commitment of your energy

By – Nayaswami Devarshi Many spiritual seekers believe that divine grace is bestowed only as a gift from God – that it cannot be earned through our efforts. There is some truth to this. God...

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Bin this law

SC’s Rahul call reminds why we must decriminalise defamation: When a Surat court convicted Rahul Gandhi for criminal defamation for a remark made four years earlier, it also gave him the maximum sentence of two...

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Manipuri Dreams

Meena Longjam, the national award-winning filmmaker from Manipur was waiting in a long queue in front of an ATM in Imphal as she spoke over the phone early on Friday morning. She spent around 30...

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An assets portfolio is incomplete without investing in real estate

Are you squandering money? Some experts believe that if you do not diversify your portfolio over numerous asset classes, including real estate, you are wasting money in the long run. You are overexposing yourself to risk with each...

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Details awaited

Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, was introduced in Lok Sabha yesterday. Way back in December...

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How come his Loincloth did not slip?

By – Uma Ram and K S Ram The question relates to Hanuman. The context relates to his leaping across the ocean on a mission to gather intelligence regarding Sita, kidnapped by Ravan and held...

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This will fit the bill for years to come

Data protection provisions are future-ready, simple and easy to comply with, for the public, and for organisations that collect, process big data. It preserves India’s affordability advantage: To draft comprehensive legislation is no easy task,...

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Pure blood elections

Step aside those with aspirations to be like US of A. With an American-Indian republican presidential candidate Er. Hirsh Vardhan Singh proclaiming himself to be the only pure blood candidate as he has never taken...

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ChatGPT makes video games immersive and interactive – Here’s how

Based on a study, the revolutionary AI chatbot, ChatGPT, crossed 100 million users within five days of its launch, with 60 million daily active user visits recorded in April 2023 only. Users from various realms,...

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How can India Inc solve the challenge of workforce utilization?

In recent times, Indian companies have been grappling with the challenge of effectively utilizing their workforce, resulting in a significant rise in layoffs. According to a report from layoff.fyi, as many as 696 tech companies...

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The art of selecting books

In the world of bookish delights, we often find ourselves in a pickle. Seduced by the alluring covers, fancy blurbs, and rave online reviews, we excitedly bring a book home, only to discover that it’s...

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Be godlike, love others always and in all ways

By Swami Chinmayananda In love, the problem is not who to love, but how to love. Love is an ability, a capacity in our minds that has to be systematically cultivated. Once the faculty of...

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Tiger Tails

Prey, how many big cats pounce   in the political  jungle? Project Tiger has certainly earned its stripes. There’s been a justifiably loud roar over the  numbers increasing in bounds and leaps, much like its hero’s...

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Strategies to succeed in a finite planet with infinite sustainable possibilities

The world is at the cusp of an ecological breakdown, and it is time we all understand that there is no Planet B. The resources are finite, and the consumption is far greater than what...

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Killer on the train

Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer The Railway Protection Force’s mission statement says it aims to ensure safety, security and...

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Sense and sensibility

Would Lord Krishna really be offended by a small scene in a Hollywood movie? In Jane Austen’s novel which bears the same name as the heading of this column, two sisters respectively represent Sense, meaning...

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It is possible to lead a life of serenity

By Dada JP Vaswani If there is one common ailment that afflicts the young and old alike today, it must be frustration. At work, there is the stress of meeting deadlines and unrealistic targets; there...

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Waking up

Waking up can be a truly blissful experience, like emerging from a cocoon of serenity into the world of possibilities. As the sun gently kisses the horizon, the first rays of dawn seep through the...

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Kohrra is about prisoners in search of love

We are all half and imperfect. And in search of something that completes us. That search, often hesitantly but almost inevitably, leads us to what many describe as love. But love has its own politics...

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