Burning Ravana on Dussehra has become a trend. People do not learn from it. Increasing the number of Ravana burnings will not be of any benefit. People have started taking it as a means of entertainment. We should take inspiration from our religious Puranas. Bad habits should be abandoned along with Ravana burning. Showing Ravana…
Exit polls failed, BJP dominated again Haryana rejected casteism The public kept quiet and voted for those who wanted the welfare of all. The public knows who is at fault and where. Congress celebrated a lot for two days; who stopped them? They should have celebrated. But overconfidence is very dangerous, which made Congress arrogant…
Small-scale farmers who implement low-carbon and deforestation-free practices are well-positioned to benefit from carbon markets. Carbon markets provide an important tool to compensate or incentivize farmers who provide critical ecosystem services, such as sequestering greenhouse gases or using sustainable farming practices. Beyond carbon sequestration, agroforestry under carbon finance projects increases soil fertility, improves water retention,…
After some improvement in the sex ratio in 2014, the initial year of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme, it has started deteriorating again in Haryana. Within a year, there was a big improvement in the sex ratio at birth in Haryana. With 900 girls being born against a thousand boys, it had reached the…
It is this sanctity that gives news a special place in society. But the phenomenon of fake news targets the core values of news, serving the personal interests of anti-social elements, rumor mongers, or the high and mighty who push their agenda under the guise of news. And when fake news gets digital wings, it…
Modern digital platforms often favor parties with big budgets by giving their ads more visibility, tilting the campaign in favor of richer political entities, thereby reducing electoral fairness. Social media platforms can amplify divisive content, which can polarise political views and promote a more fragmented and hostile electoral environment, which can minimize constructive debate. To…
There is a growing tendency for lower courts to automatically deny bail in politically sensitive cases, even when legal grounds justify such a denial. In politically charged cases, the judiciary often faces subtle or overt pressure from the executive. This can manifest in controversial judicial appointments, transfers, or political backlash when decisions go against government…
Granting statehood and autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir provides both opportunities and challenges. By ensuring a phased, inclusive approach that emphasizes security, governance, and economic development, India can promote long-term peace and stability in the region. This balanced strategy can empower local communities, enhance democratic governance, and more closely integrate Jammu and Kashmir with national…
There is little evidence that the death penalty stops sexual crimes, but there is often an official response to such crimes demanding more stringent laws. It is the responsibility of every government to ensure that laws are effectively enforced and police work without bias to prevent and punish sexual assaults, saying that “rape is a…
