The Hindu epic Mahabharata mentions the Magh Mela associated with Makar Sankranti. Every twelve years, the Kumbh Mela is held on Makar Sankranti, which is one of the largest mass pilgrimages in the world, attended by millions of people. Sankranti is worshipped as a deity who, according to legends, defeated the demon Shankarasura. It marks…
Retired officials may be hesitant to take decisions against departments they once worked for, leading to compromised decisions. Lack of expertise in transparency is a major issue. Retired civil servants may lack the specialized knowledge needed to promote transparency, which is a core part of the RTI Act. Retired bureaucrats may be disconnected from current…
(Negligence or failure, why can’t the police find it?) In Haryana’s Hisar, a father, worried about his missing daughter, tried to meet Chief Minister Nayab Saini. During this, when the police stopped them from going to the CM, the couple tried to commit suicide. The incident happened when the Chief Minister’s convoy was on a…
The dominance of just two major players in a market hinders healthy competition, discourages innovation, and discourages the development of new features or payment services by emerging market entrants. The overwhelming market presence of PhonePe and Google Pay has made it difficult for smaller competitors like Paytm to bring and develop innovative solutions to the…
During the winter, cold air can cause dry skin and respiratory dryness, making hydration even more important. Additionally, children are often less inclined to drink water in cold weather, increasing the risk of dehydration. Parents need to encourage healthy hydration habits to keep their children healthy during the cold months. Winter may not bring the…
We have seen our dreams being shattered on many occasions, but still, we have emerged strong and confident from every difficult situation. We must understand the importance of Swaraj and start aggressively to pursue these dreams so that we can provide a better future to our coming generation as well. We must spread awareness to…
While it is great for us to have our hopes for the New Year, we also need to understand that with hopes come disappointments. Life is a game of duality, and the New Year is no exception. If we reflect honestly on the ‘year gone by,’ we will realize that though the year may not…
India’s political scene will be hot in 2025. There will be assembly elections in Delhi and Bihar as well as BMC elections. Congress will focus on organizational changes, while BJP and RSS will organize big events to celebrate their 100 years. Prime Minister Modi will turn 75, and the BJP will also get a new…
Multinational corporations often sell less healthy food in low-income countries than in rich countries. Health star ratings for food products averaged 2.3 for rich countries versus 1.8 for poor countries, reflecting a disparity bordering on exploitation. Coconut oil, once linked to heart disease, is now promoted for its neuroprotective properties. Seed oils, previously heavily promoted,…
Today is Good Governance and holds special significance as it is the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. To celebrate this milestone, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has announced a week-long campaign titled ‘Going to Village’ from 19 to 24 December 2024. The initiative aims to bring governance to the grassroots…
