India’s political landscape has long been shaped by ambition, strategy, and shifting narratives. Over the past decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rise has been characterized by an unconventional approach to opposition management. The Congress party and Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) serve as prime examples of how political missteps can lead to decline. This…
Oh no, how naïve my family and I have been all these years! We’ve happily dunked rotis into paneer butter masala, sipped steaming cups of chai with milk, and relished curd rice after a hearty meal – all under the blissful assumption that these were pure vegetarian delights. But now, thanks to Dr Sylvia Karpagam,…
Dr. V. M. Katoch’s tenure as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali (2011-2014 and October 2, 2016 – October 1, 2019) was marred by controversy. The BoG questioned the reinstatement of Capt. Kshitij Sharma as the Security and Estate Officer (SEO), despite the fact that the appointing authority for the position…
Prayagraj (UP): Severe traffic congestion extending for kilometers was witnessed on the routes to the Maha Kumbh Mela here on Sunday with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asking the government to make emergency arrangements for the stranded devotees. Prayagraj Sangam railway station was closed due to excessive crowd outside the station. More than 1.42 crore…
New Delhi/Tirupati: A special investigation team led by the CBI has arrested four people in connection with the alleged adulteration of the famous Tirupati laddus offered as prasadam to devotees at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, officials said. Those arrested have been identified as Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy,…
Imphal: Nongthombam Biren Singh’s tenure as Manipur chief minister has been marked by several controversies, primarily centered on his handling of ethnic violence, allegations of instigating conflict, and questions regarding his governance. Singh, who started as a footballer, then became a journalist before entering politics, served as the chief minister for two terms — 2017…
:New Delhi A range of naval aviation assets, including MiG-29K — a fourth generation carrier-borne fighter aircraft — Seaking 42B and anti-ship helicopters will be showcased by the Indian Navy at the Aero India 2025, officials said on Sunday. Besides, the Navy will also display the Light Combat Aircraft (Navy) in the exhibition area. The…
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, emboldened by his party’s recent electoral victory, appeared to believe that Congress’s success in Telangana was solely due to its campaign promises. However, the Delhi election results delivered a stark reality check, with Congress drawing a blank for the third consecutive time. This outcome highlights an essential political truth:…
While domestic work should be socially valued and remunerated appropriately, the law may also require respectable working conditions. Taking into account programs such as the National Health Insurance Scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana, a specific legal framework for domestic workers should be created. This will ensure better safety at the workplace,…
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao program has successfully raised awareness on the issue of son preference, but due to inadequate implementation and monitoring, it has failed to achieve its main goal in its current form. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao program was launched on January 22, 2015, to prevent gender discrimination, keep girl children alive,…
