In theory, the Right to Information (RTI) Act is a powerful tool to promote transparency and accountability in public institutions. But what happens when this instrument of good governance is weaponised for personal vendetta and institutional sabotage? My experience at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, illustrates how RTIs can be…
In the fullness of time, the mighty mission of Hanuman approached its grand consummation. The son of Vayu, heart brimming with triumph, beheld with joy the fruit of his labour. His spirit soared like the winds themselves, charged with divine zeal, as his inner yearning—to behold Sita, to strike fear into the hearts of demons,…
Chhatrari Devi Temple is located in the village of Chhatrari, around 46 km from Chamba town, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at a height of around 6,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by beautiful pine forests and mountain views. The temple lies near Bharmour, the ancient capital of the Chamba…
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh state function, ‘Suparipalana-Swarnandhra Pradesh’ (Good governance: Golden Andhra) to commemorate the first year of the TDP-led NDA government, which was postponed to June 13, has been cancelled given the Ahmedabad plane crash, officials said on Thursday. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday evening. It was postponed to June 13, and…
New Delhi: GE Aerospace on Thursday said it is prepared to support Air India and the investigation into the plane crash in Ahmedabad. “We have activated our emergency response team, and we are prepared to support our customer and the investigation,” a GE Aerospace spokesperson said in a statement. The London Gatwick-bound Boeing 787 aircraft…
Guwahati: Eminent classical dancer Sonal Mansingh has been conferred with the Srimanta Sankardeva Award for 2023 by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The award was instituted by the Assam government in 1986. In a message, President Droupadi Murmu said. Mansingh was an inspiration for the people of the country who faced many challenges but with…
New Delhi: Union ministers and India Inc. on Thursday expressed shock at the crash of the London-bound Air India flight and extended heartfelt condolences to the family members of passengers on the ill-fated flight. A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a residential area moments after taking off from the…
The devastating Air India crash that claimed the lives of 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, has left the nation reeling. But amid the sorrow, hard questions must be asked. One such question, raised boldly by Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami, points to a deeply unsettling possibility: was a Turkish connection…
Ahmedabad: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was reportedly onboard the Air India plane which crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. All 242 people, including crew members, are feared dead. According to his office, the former Chief Minister was reported to be severely injured in the crash. Talking to reporters, Vijay Rupani’s neighbours expressed…
Mumbai: The National Burns Center, a specialized center for the treatment of burn-related injuries in Navi Mumbai, has kept 20 beds ready, given the crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad, a senior official said. “Considering the seriousness of the Ahmedabad-London flight crash incident, we have kept 20 beds ready on our own,” said…
