The news of alleged tantric activities in cremation grounds is a warning for society, but not fear and rumours; prudence and scientific thinking are our biggest protective shield. Diwali is a festival of light, joy, and positivity. This festival teaches us to move from darkness to light, from despair to hope, and from ignorance to…
When religion shifts from a spiritual practice to a medium for display, propaganda, and fundraising, society should introspect. For centuries, India has been recognized as a land of spirituality, religious tolerance, and moral values. Here, religion means not only worship, rituals, and temple visits, but also the embodiment of truth, compassion, service, sacrifice, and humanity….
Along with flexible employment, social security will also have to be ensured. In a changing economy, employment patterns are rapidly changing. Digital technology and internet-based services have challenged traditional ways of working. Today, individuals can earn a living by delivering food through mobile apps, driving online taxis, delivering goods, providing domestic services, or doing freelance…
The Himalayas are not just a range of mountains; they are a living symbol of India’s cultural consciousness, spiritual tradition, natural wealth, and human sensibilities. Its lofty peaks inspire humanity to dream big, while its rivers convey the message of life, continuity, and the growth of civilizations. Connecting this Himalayan consciousness with literature, art, culture,…
The real message of Dussehra is not the burning of effigies but the destruction of evils hidden in the mind and society. Every year on the evening of Dussehra, huge effigies of Ravana are burned with blazing firecrackers. Amid the gleam of fireworks, the resounding sound of firecrackers, and the applause of spectators, the victory…
Social media has allowed everyone to express their views and opinions and connect with the world. It can become a powerful medium for disseminating knowledge, science, literature, art, and social concerns on a wide scale. But the question is: what are we using this medium for? To understand scientific discoveries, to read literature, to reflect…
Oil price shock and rising inflation in India Why does life in India become more expensive as global crude oil prices rise? Inflation isn’t simply a rise in the price of goods in the market; it’s driven by numerous domestic and global factors. When the price of goods or raw materials imported from abroad increases,…
Today, a person’s digital identity has become as important as their physical existence. What we search for, where we go, what we buy, who we communicate with, and what topics we are interested in—all of these leave a digital trail. The question then is not only who has our information, but also how much control…
(Groundwater crisis: A serious challenge facing Indian agriculture) Behind the glitter of India’s agricultural achievements lies a grim reality—rapid groundwater depletion. More than 78 percent of the country’s irrigation needs depend on groundwater, and the agricultural sector accounts for nearly 90 percent of groundwater withdrawals. In agricultural states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, groundwater withdrawals…
The debate over social justice in India is as old as it is sensitive. Discrimination, social humiliation, and violence against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have long posed a serious challenge to independent India. Against this backdrop, the SC/ST Act of 1989 came into being. However, more than three decades later, the question remains: to…
