Life's dilemmas: Lessons from everyday conflicts
We should recognise the value of pausing and reflecting, to determine whether our reactions to perceived insults are genuinely justified We face conflicts and dilemmas many times in our lives. We resolve a few of those, avoiding others to avoid confrontation. We went through some fascinating times recently. We cast our votes...
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Give peace a chance
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Gender reform in 19th-century Bengal
27 August 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
Uniform Civil Code: A step towards a secular legal system
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Peace mission
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The US military inc: Profiting from war
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Space-tech to improve logistics and supply chain management in indian scenario
26 August 2024 | Prof Manoj K Tiwari and Dr Rofin T M -
Live in the present moment, it matters most
26 August 2024 | Pioneer
Securing the women dignitiy on the internet
With threats ranging from deepfake exploitation to harassment on gaming platforms there is urgent need to safeguard women's rights online Protecting Women's Rights in the Digital AgeBy – Dr Rennie Joyy, Founder of Aalekh Foundation In the digital age, the internet has become an indispensable tool for communication, education, and empowerment....
Empowering Women: Mandatory self-defence training in schools
This proactive approach could provide women with the skills and confidence to fend off potential attackers, empowering them The cauldron of public rage is boiling over in the aftermath of the rape and murder of a young resident doctor in Kolkata. It isn’t the first time that the nation is witnessing...
Surging ahead
Kamala’s socialism resonates with people while personal attacks by Trump diminish his chances in the US elections As the United States gears up for another contentious election, the spotlight is once again on Vice President Kamala Harris. Her steadfast commitment to secularism has struck a chord with a diverse electorate that...
Violence against women: Unheeded cries
As public outrage grows, the challenge before the authorities is to provide safety and dignity of women across the country In a flashback all the past horrendous incidents of violence against women, particularly incidents of rape cross the mind. Here in our country, newspaper pages more than often bring out horrifying...
Lateral entry in bureaucracy: A double-edged sword of reform and controversy
The implementation of lateral entry has sparked serious concerns about social justice and the representation of marginalised groups in the Indian bureaucracy The introduction of lateral appointments in India's bureaucracy has sparked intense debate, particularly due to the absence of reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes...
The Essence of Being: Beyond Body and Mind
The soul is envisioned as pure and tranquil, the mind remains latent and unmanifest. It is now becoming something of a cliché in various circles of modern life—from religion to psychology to holistic medicine—to use the phrase “body-mind-soul” or “body-mind-spirit” when referring to our totality as human beings. So, what do...
Reject calls for extraditing Sheikh Hasina
India must stand firm in its refusal to hand over a leader who has been a steadfast ally, particularly when such demands come from factions with anti-India sentiment India must not pay the slightest heed to the demand by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s secretary-general, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, to extradite Sheikh...
