In a significant development, former President Ram Nath Kovind has reignited the debate around One Nation, One Poll (ONOP), a concept he believes could transform India’s political and economic landscape. Speaking informally after a holy dip at the Kumbh Mela, Kovind expressed hope for ONOP becoming a reality soon. His remarks carry weight, as he…
The long-awaited verdict in the brutal RG Kar Medical College case, known as the infamous “Abhaya” case, has sparked nationwide outrage. Sanjay Roy, convicted of the heinous rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Calcutta court. The victim’s family and the medical fraternity had fervently…
The state of Kerala, once celebrated as a beacon of literacy and progressive values, finds itself embroiled in troubling controversies that tarnish its reputation. From alarming cases of radicalization to human trafficking schemes exploiting vulnerable youth, the governance failures in the state have raised nationwide concerns. The onus of addressing these issues lies primarily with…
The Board of Cricket Council of India’s (BCCI) latest move to enforce a set of 10 commandments, including mandatory participation in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, is a much-needed course correction. But let’s not mince words: this directive comes far too late to undo the damage caused by years of poor planning and misplaced…
Hindenburg Research, a prominent short-selling firm, has announced its decision to shut down operations in the United States just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. This abrupt move raises serious questions about its timing and motivations, especially given Trump’s stated commitment to rooting out “deep state” actors and external influences undermining America’s sovereignty….
The walls are closing in on K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), the beleaguered Working President of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former Telangana minister. With the Supreme Court dismissing his challenge to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) probe into the so-called “Formula E scam,” the plot thickens. To add salt to his wounds, the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
The question of whether seismologists worldwide can develop effective earthquake warning systems remains contentious. While scientists have made significant strides in cyclone predictions, earthquake forecasting continues to elude them. Yet, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon Indian scientists to focus on creating earthquake warning systems, highlighting the advancements in weather science that have…
India’s justice system is under siege—not just by criminals and terrorists but by a disturbing alliance of rogue NGOs and self-serving elite lawyers who exploit the system for personal gain and dubious agendas. A landmark judgment by Special Judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi (VS Tripathi) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has sounded the alarm….
A needless controversy has been stirred by a section of the media and certain public figures over a statement made by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan. His remarks about dedicating 90 hours a week to nation-building and asking, “How long can you stare at your wife?” during a conversation about work ethic have…
In a democracy, voters wield immense power, but economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya has posed a critical question: Are citizens making informed choices? Addressing the media in Goa, Panagariya’s remarks about the trade-off between freebies and better infrastructure were not just theoretical—they were a stark warning. This warning gains significance ahead of…
