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…
In a shocking twist on international diplomacy, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. This startling proposition, accompanied by an unprecedented warning of potential use of force, has rattled the political landscape on both sides of the border. While this assertion has raised more eyebrows…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to honour the late President Pranab Mukherjee with a memorial in the national capital is a gesture that deserves wholehearted appreciation. Pranab Da’s immense contributions to the nation, both as a politician and a statesman, earned him respect across political lines. This recognition is not just a tribute to an…
