We Indians are a sentimental lot. We proudly thump our chests at the words of the Preamble: “We, the People of India…” It sounds empowering, revolutionary, almost goosebump-worthy. After all, the Constitution assures us that sovereignty rests with the people. But wait—before you start celebrating your sovereign self, let me break the bad news: in…
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan’s Banswara and inaugurate several other projects worth over Rs 1.21 lakh crore on September 25, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Mahi-Banswara Nuclear Power Plant project, which is expected…
Abu Dhabi: A disappointed Rashid Khan on Thursday lamented Afghanistan’s exit from the Asia Cup after a six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in their last group stage fixture here, saying they had “great preparation” for the tournament. Afghanistan, touted to be one of the sides to beat in the eight-team tournament, missed out on a…
Nagpur: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft were meaningless and asserted the opposition party came up with such issues only after electoral reverses. Earlier in the day, Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who “destroyed democracy” and cited data from…
London: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is “very close” to India and shares a strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British PM’s countryside residence, Trump said he has a “very good relationship” with Modi and also…
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2017 as India’s most ambitious indirect tax reform, with the promise of creating a unified market, removing cascading taxes, and making life easier for businesses and consumers alike. Yet, over the years, its complexity—with multiple slabs, frequent rate revisions, and compliance headaches—has often led to frustration…
Dr. Asha Chadha It was in 1986 that we purchased a plot in Eswaripuri for three simple reasons: the abundance of greenery, the well-demarcated Army officers’ colonies, and—most importantly—we could afford it within our limited means. At that time, the area was considered remote. The suburban railway gates often closed as trains passed frequently, making…
In the global academic world, being invited to serve as editor of a reputed journal is not merely a personal accolade. It is also an institutional recognition, a chance for the university or research centre to showcase its intellectual capital on the international stage. Yet, at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER),…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi At what point does political rhetoric cross into willful subversion of democracy? That is the question the Election Commission of India (ECI) can no longer afford to avoid when it comes to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. His relentless accusations of “vote chori” (electoral theft), repeatedly branded as lies by the ECI…
Where science fails, the lapwing warns first The lapwing is no ordinary bird, but a silent sentinel of nature. Farmers have long been used to predict rainfall, floods, or famine by observing the number, location, and timing of its eggs. Science also recognizes that such birds are “ecosystem indicators,” signaling environmental changes in advance. Today,…
