Citation manipulation is undermining research integrity
As institutions chase rankings, the very foundation of scientific inquiry is at risk, calling for urgent reforms in how research quality is assessed and rewarded The mushrooming of predatory journals, fake research publications, and manipulated citations compromises the integrity of academic research. In the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, serious concerns were...
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A strategic pivot
04 September 2024 | Pioneer -
The US endorses India-Tibet ties
04 September 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
A journey from corporate grind to personal fulfillment
03 September 2024 | Sanjay Chandra -
India’s special China problem
03 September 2024 | Pioneer -
Orwell’s vision remains as relevant as ever
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Paswan family power struggle may split the LJP
02 September 2024 | Rajesh Kumar Singh -
On a sound footing
02 September 2024 | Pioneer
The decline of Parliamentary decorum
Recent debates in the Lok Sabha, marked by factual blunders and misguided accusations, underscore the pressing need for well-prepared and knowledgeable representatives The saying parliament is the temple of democracy has become a cliché phrase. Still, it is heard across the world where democracy is in vogue. In India, even the...
Automation vs authenticity: Can AI replace the writer's soul?
Will the essence of storytelling — the reflection of genuine human experience — be lost in the rise of machine-generated content? Way back in the early 2000s, when I started writing my debut novel, it seemed like a daunting task that would take an entire lifetime to complete. Driven purely by...
The dark side
Sexual exploitation in the Kerala film industry revealed by the Hema Committee report sends shockwaves across the country It is a “me too” moment of the Kerala film industry. The image of the Kerala film industry has touched the rock bottom after Hema committee has reported rampant sexual abuse, lack of basic...
Environment: A casualty of overtoursim
The future of India's tourism sector depends on a delicate balance between ecological integrity and economic growth, but it needs to be addressed now Recently the Mayor of the picturesque Santorini Island in Greece had to declare an emergency as 17000 tourists descended on the island in one day. The beleaguered...
Emotional intelligence: The secret of outstanding leadership
As the next era of leadership unfolds, the demand for emotionally intelligent leaders has never been clearer—are you ready to rise to the challenge? Today's corporate climate is fast-paced and continually evolving. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the secret weapon that distinguishes great pioneers from average ones; it is accompanied by a...
A close contest!
The rural-urban divide and the Jat-non-Jat paradigm could be crucial in deciding the Haryana assembly elections As Haryana gears up for its upcoming elections, the state’s political landscape is rife with complexities that reflect broader societal divides. Central to this is the rural-urban divide and the Jat-non-Jat paradigm, both of which...
How media shapes public perception
In a world where sensationalism often trumps substance, it's time to rethink how we engage with the news and what it says about the society we've built. The last few weeks have seen some major convulsions at the basic level of the Indian society The listing can be long, depending upon...
