The United Nations' struggle for relevance in a changing global order
The United Nations faces unprecedented challenges that threaten its relevance in the modern world writes Nand Kishor and Amal Chandra The United Nations (UN), a symbol of global cooperation since its founding in 1945, now finds itself at a pivotal moment. Established to promote international peace, security, and development, the organization...
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Finding Peace Amidst the Chao
07 September 2024 | Ajit Kumar Bishnoi -
Bangladesh: Terrorism redivivus?
07 September 2024 | Hiranmay Karlekar -
Childhood trauma and its lasting impact on adult relationships
06 September 2024 | Deeba Salim Irfan -
India shines at Paralympics
06 September 2024 | Pioneer -
IC-814: Lessons beyond the binary
06 September 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Cloud seeding, climate change, and agriculture: A call to action
06 September 2024 | Rachna Lakhpati -
India bolsters ‘act east’ policy
06 September 2024 | Kumardeep Banerjee
Unified pension scheme: Balancing the old and new
Modi Government unveils unified pension scheme to bridge old and new, aiming to satisfy Central and State employees On August 24, 2024, the Union government announced the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees. In fact, what looked like a well-orchestrated action plan, on the following day the BJP-led...
A green tribute to mothers and the environment
Inspired by PM Modi’s “Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam” initiative, the Chhattisgarh Government has launched the ambitious “People for Peepal” plantation drive in Nava Raipur When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the “Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam” (a tree in the name of the mother) initiative, a deep thought process went...
A boost to ‘Act East’
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Singapore,marks a crucial step in fortifying India’s ‘Act East’ policy Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore marks a significant milestone in India's 'Act East' policy, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Southeast Asian region in India's foreign relations. Modi's Singapore visit enhanced bilateral cooperation in...
BJP’s recruitment drive to solidify power
As the BJP aims to recruit 100 million new members, it continues to strengthen its dominance, despite facing criticism and internal challenges The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is working to expand on a two-track basis. The first is by recruiting influential leaders from other parties, particularly Congress. Although this may involve...
The true power and purpose of teaching in a changing world
On this Teacher's Day, let us reflect on the challenges and triumphs of this noble profession Born into a family of accomplished women, I've often faced a question that has puzzled me for years: "Why did you choose to be a teacher?" This question, posed by family, friends, and even strangers,...
Beyond Survival of the Fittest
We must reconcile modern progress with sustainability by shifting to spiritually The competitive world in which we are living believes in the theory of “Survival of the Fittest,” meaning that the strongest one is the one who survives. However, humanity in the 21st century has perceived this in a rather different...
Reviving the legacy of quality in teacher education
This year’s Teacher’s Day celebrations carry a special resonance as they align with the enduring concerns of Dr S Radhakrishnan, who passionately advocated for quality in education Teacher’s Day celebrations this year are indeed special in the context of quality, which was the major concern expressed on several occasions by Dr....
