Our Prime Minister Modi is considered a "Vishwaguru" and a world leader. Why? Modi and his party won a thumping victory and formed the government for the third time. Many world leaders seek Modi's gui

Labelling dissent as "anti-national" is against democracy and a clear indicator of unaccountability. True anti-national acts are those that weaponise communalism, violate constitutional principles, an

The American people got a taste of Trump's plainly illegal actions on his first day in office. He signed a flurry of executive orders overriding orders issued by the outgoing Biden administration. On

The 47th US President's imperialistic policies and tendencies and disregard for constitutional norms are akin to authoritarian figures of yore. From threatening global agreements to ending birthright

To preserve India's democratic and republican nature, citizens must remain vigilant, engaged, and committed to constitutional values. Strengthening institutions, safeguarding minority rights, promotin

Dr Rajendra Prasad emphasised that democracy depends on integrity, compromise, and capable leadership, not just the Constitution. Post-independence, socio-political failures, consumerism, ecological i

Indian trade unions are facing declining membership, fragmented representation, and weakened bargaining power arising from economic shifts and widespread changes. The Industrial Relations Code 2020 ha

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's claim that Pranab Mukherjee endorsed 'ghar wapsi' has sparked controversy. It has not only raised religious but also constitutional, socio-economic and political concerns.

Life is hardly respectable if it has no posers, tasks and labours. Again, life is hardly respectable if it has no joy, sleep, or love. The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundin

Even as selfish decisions are thrown out, it also whispers into our ears to reflect on why such a law was made. It whispers to each of us to think deeper than our present situation and realise the Con

In the current scenario of rising violence against Christians in India, the Church's silence and complacency are deeply concerning. Its institutions repeatedly fail to adapt to modern challenges, negl

When politicised or commercialised, religion becomes increasingly toxic. It prepares fertile grounds for fostering division, conflict, and suppression of critical thought. Prioritising spirituality, p

The eagerly anticipated Union Budget must prioritise child welfare, which is currently underfunded and poorly implemented. Despite the existence of schemes like Mission Vatsalya and POSHAN 2.0, inadeq

The Uttarayan festival celebrates diversity by vibrantly uniting various cultural aspects. Despite attempts at exclusivity, Indians want and need to embrace pluralism and harmony, akin to untethered k

The UGC Guidelines 2025 reflect the Union Government's agenda to centralise control and undermine academic autonomy and federalism. Empowering governors and corporations in university governance will

The first Prime Minister of independent India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, delivering an address to a special convocation of the University of Allahabad on December 13, 1947, said: "A university stands f

Narayana Guru was a humanitarian. He rejected the casteist tenets of Sanatana Dharma with his principle, "one caste, one religion, one God." His inclusive reforms, like temple access and education for

Every human being comes into this world empty-handed and will go from this world empty-handed. This is the TRUTH. When we were not allowed to bring anything to this world at the time of birth, we are

People in leadership often don't do any meaningful work. They fail to pay employees adequately and yet demand maximum output. This has led to fostering a toxic culture of indifference and greed that e

In Kerala, an 18-year-old girl endured five years of sexual abuse by 64 perpetrators. Such incidents could have been prevented if child protection, community vigilance, and support systems were in pla

Like a petty thief, breaking into Saif's home and stabbing him is soon what you and I can expect if we allow ungoverned, unbridled, unrestricted poisonous talk to continue spilling unstopped from the

Recent UDISE+ and NSO data reveal a 37-lakh enrollment decline in 2023-24 due to poverty, child labour, marriages, gender disparities, health issues, and poor education quality. Urgent measures are ne

Replacing the National Talent Search Examination with a self-glorification opportunity is a sin that deprives students of opportunities. This shift is about prioritising propaganda and one person over

True greatness is born of sacrifice—whether through Christ's crucifixion, Gandhi's simplicity, Mandela's forgiveness, or Navalny's unyielding defiance. Their enduring legacies inspire us to confront o

when we were assessing the performance of a particular student, he quite spontaneously said, "This person cannot become tensed; without tension, what creativity?" It was then I understood what tension

The next generation must be prepared to surmount the arising challenges in light of increasing intolerance and global and domestic conflict. Since the government is the source of corruption, individua

Digital Arrest Scams: A Growing Menace in India that Demands Immediate Attention

The Vedas and Upanishads embody a profound, universal philosophy celebrating inquiry, truth, and unity. Hindutva, by contrast, distorts this legacy into a rigid, exclusionary ideology, sabotaging the

India's water crisis deepens: untreated waste, industrial effluents, and plastic pollution devastate rivers, oceans, and lives. With 70% of surface water unfit for use, urgent waste management, water

We all want to emulate successful people, but if you need to enjoy life, which also means your wife, then "Chill" is a good word to remember…!

History has given us different types of leaders. Transformative leaders like Gandhi and Mandela facilitated positive societal change, while destructive leaders like Hitler caused immense harm. Today's

The government's complex GST structure, with high rates and inconsistent classifications, is a burden on ordinary citizens and small businesses. Inflation, increased taxes, and rising living costs red

Farmers continue their struggle for promised MSP legislation, debt relief, pensions, and fair electricity tariffs. Despite protests, hunger strikes, and Supreme Court involvement, government apathy an

India ranks 134th in the Human Development Index, falling behind Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. It is no wonder that despite so-called economic and military advancements, there are stark inequalit

The RSS, rooted in Hindutva ideology, has spawned over 100 affiliates and inspired fringe groups promoting hate and violence. Despite leaders like Bhagwat recently advocating restraint, unchecked hate

India suffers from unbalanced growth across its landscape. Rapid population growth, urbanisation, and vehicle surges are aggravating environmental and social costs. Despite numerous government initiat

If the door that led to the medical profession had not slammed shut on Cronin, we would have lost a great writer. Thank God! Cronin finally found the right door because of his destiny and his belief i

This 2025, let us stop moving towards nations that have no problem being called bullies. Watching our foreign minister bending over backwards to a bully, China, another like Russia, and North Korea is