On the 19th of April 2024, Xi Jinping, Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), attended a ceremony where he established a new force of the Peoples Liberation Army...

Akshay Tritiya is known for many boons, one of which is success. Amongst all Indians, Akshaya Tritiya is most celebrated amongst Gujaratis, and at a modest estimate, billions of rupees business is done on this...

A baby-formula by a transnational company has been in the news recently for its sugar content in India vis--vis that being sold in the developed countries. While it resulted in justifiable indignation in the country,...

It was peak afternoon on a hot and sultry day and I had to drive to a nearby town for some work. Ever since the moment I stepped out of my house, it was a...

As the complexities of interlinkages between banks and non-banks increase, it is necessary to upgrade how to manage operational risks. In this context, after operational risk (OR) was formally integrated with the risk management framework...

The invention of a helicopter with its vertical takeoff and landing was a game changer in the history of aviation. Surprisingly, the helicopter concept has become part and parcel of Indian politics too. When applied...

For the first time in Singapore, a solo show of paintings by acclaimed Delhi-based artist Olivia Fraser , delves into spirituality, belonging and transcendence at the Singapore Sundaram Tagore Gallery. Melding formal traditions of Indian...

Uttarakhands burning forests have a domino effect. Forests buffer glaciers. But carbon in the soot from the flames will lead to more ice melts and eventual damage downstream When someone sets fire to the forest,...

Authored by S V Srinivas In Andhra, polls for assembly matter more than for LS. Jagan vs Naidu is a vicious enmity but both are friends with BJP. And parivar is everything on both sides...

Instead of living to eat, how about eating to live healthier, longer? Because the most persuasive data point in The Dietary Guidelines for Indians released this week is that 56% of our total disease burden...

We, humans, trace our genetic ancestry to Africa. But, also, we look different. This looking-different business is, however, a minefield created by egregious bits of past and present. So, even minimally sensible public speaking avoids...

I notice an ad for a supermarket sale and automatically read the message: Full Paisa Vasool ke Offers! It takes me a millisecond to realise that the message is couched in two different languages, Hindi...

Authored by Bhagchand Jain Baisakh Shukla Tritiya is highly significant in Indian culture. In common parlance, it is also called Akha Teej or Akshaya Tritiya. In Jain philosophy, it is considered as the beginning of...

In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the use of renewable energy sources, resulting in renewable energy now constituting more than 30% of the global electricity supply. Various causes are responsible for...

Welcome back to another edition of the My Take 5 weekly wrap. Israel and Ukraine again dominate the headlines with repercussions across the world. Lets get to it. Israel launches Rafah operation: Despite international...

Ethylene oxide (EtO) in packaged spice seems terrible. But science has a more nuanced view: EtO inhalation is bad, small residues in food not so much When Hong Kong and Singapore suspended the sale of...

Vote shares are a good way to read poll politics. But the ways they matter can vary wildly A first-past-the-post electoral system never fully captures keen contests on the ground. Because victory, seat by seat,...

Air Indias business decisions are its prerogative. But another pilot strike shows poor management Indias aviation sector is in a strange place. Airfares are soaring and profitability is high, but passengers are increasingly frustrated. Yesterday,...

Neta rhymes with pheta, no? Thats why all those addressing election rallies resemble bridegrooms or bearers. Both looks are valid. One will arrive to baarat-grade band-baaja; the rest will have to remain wait-ers. Having...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar The Divine has granted you all the little pleasures of the world, but the highest of them all eternal bliss can be had only by going to the...

BJPs campaign in the state hasnt gone as smoothly as planned. CAA hasnt worked for the party. TMC, Congress & CPM are now rivals, not enemies Bengal is crucial for BJP. Retaining the windfall 18...

Neta rhymes with pheta, no? Thats why all those addressing election rallies resemble bridegrooms or bearers. Both looks are valid. One will arrive to baarat-grade band-baaja; the rest will have to remain wait-ers. Having...

There is so much talk on inequality and wealth redistribution in the run-up to the general elections in India. It is baffling because the current government in its earlier term abolished the wealth tax in...

With pro-Palestine student protests sweeping American universities, authorities have been left searching for answers. Kathy Newman, professor of English and Media Studies at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, spoke with Rudroneel Ghosh about whats fuelling the...

Bihar has been a bellwether state. Voters arent getting swayed by one strong sentiment. Contest appears more evenly matched than assumed earlier. Its NDAs Modi plus welfare versus Tejashwis new socialism Always a bellwether state,...

A 13-year-old Mumbai resident, Anamta Ahmed, who lost an arm in an electrocution accident went on to score 92% in her board exams. Much as we celebrate Anamtas ability to cope, her will to overcome...

Israel has begun its Rafah offensive in southern Gaza despite international opposition and US disinclination. This comes a day after Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire proposal. But Tel Aviv says its not the proposal...

The saying that nothing is inevitable except death and taxes has had a postscript added to it: nothing is inevitable except death and taxes, and taxes are even more inevitable than death because you can...

Authored by Swami Chinmayananda All must act, but humans alone work to achieve spectacular glories in the world. Worshipping an ideal in a perfect personality and self-training are means to sharpen and discipline the faculties...

The Maithili movement, which began in the early 20th century, gained momentum and became more assertive in its approach from the 1920s until Indias independence in 1947. This period was marked by a categorical rejection...

Post-pandemic, filmmakers found it hard to lure audiences to the big screen as they preferred to wait for movies to be released later on OTT platforms. However, Bollywood saw the return of the single-screen audience...

Anthony Grasha, Professor of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, subtitled one of his essays, The Teacher as Expert, Formal Authority, Personal Model, Facilitator, and Delegator. While analyzing, he had delved deep into the literature...

Shri Bhagwat Jha Azad, a stalwart of Indian politics and a visionary leader, left an indelible mark on the nations socio-political landscape. His tenure as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Food and...

One of the issues that is being confronted all over the World is that of the Big 4 Audit Firms (Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PWC) controlling a disproportionate number of large corporate audits. There is concern...

What is ethylene oxide? Ethylene oxide (EtO or EO for short) is a manmade chemical, which is colorless and exists as a gas at room temperature (a gas above 10 C). It is a cyclic...

Forget bland and boring! Buckle up, spice lovers, because were taking a fiery journey, around the world, exploring the vibrant world of chili peppers. These little powerhouses pack a punch of flavour and heat and...

In Albert Camus 1942 essay, The Myth of Sisyphus, the Greek god Sisyphus is condemned by the other gods to endlessly roll a boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down each time he...

GOIs minister for housing & petroleum argues govts DBT approach has reduced extreme poverty in the last decade, but this hasnt come at the cost of encouraging free enterprise Be it reservations, caste-based divisions, or...

So far, LS polls are less about a national mood than state-level and caste-community issues. BJP firmly remains the frontrunner. But opposition is looking more competitive If the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were a...

Prajwal Revanna is, by most accounts, in Germany. He left Hassan soon after it finished polling on April 26. Between then and today, when Karnatakas remaining LS seats go to vote, the sexual assault allegations...

Last five years have seen a dangerous rise in forest fires across Uttarakhands central Himalayas, from Nov to June. Northeast states, once most prone to long-ranging forest fires, pale in comparison to the inferno Uttarakhand...

Heartbreak means uncombed hair, insomnia, chain-smoking, getting drunk, growing stubble and humming sad songs. Serious art, it is said, requires a breakup the bitterer the parting, the more award-winning the work. Many wannabe poets...

Learning to drive? It is really a one-lesson affair, as a new biker discovered on buying his first motorcycle, an uber-cool BMW, as expensive as a high-end car. With his luxury motorbike came special armour...

Cancer was once considered a disease that was primarily affecting Western nations; sadly,it has firmly entrenched itself within the Indian healthcare landscape, which is posing significant public health concerns. According to the 4th edition of...

Indias economic landscape has been undergoing significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, globalization, and evolving global geopolitical scenario. Amidst these changes, the introduction of new labour codes by the Indian Government aims to reshape the...

The nation is witnessing immense debate on some of the inclusions in the Congress manifesto and the Prime Ministers scathing comments on the same. Sam Pitroda, Rahul Gandhis mentor in USA, added fuel to fire...

Economic studies often assume that productivity gains from AI will directly translate into job reductions, particularly in white-collar industries. However, these studies ignore the complex decision-making processes of companies in competitive industries and fail to...

In a press conference explaining the whys and hows of Team Indias selection for the World Cup, BCCIs chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Rinku Singh was the toughest thing to discussit was all about...

Picture this: theres me and my cousin-sis, just chilling on our phones. She pops the classic ki korish? It is basically asking, Whats up? Now, this innocent question is like the starter pistol for our...

The recent Bihar caste survey brought out that the SC-ST community consists of over 21 percent of the states population, prompting a call for a greater share in the socio-political and socio-economic structures. Currently, Dalits...