Be open, get richer: Bidens clumsy statement contains some home truths
Joe Biden is gaffe prone. To dump India, Japan, Russia and China together as nations economically held back by xenophobia was bizarre. But theres a case to take a closer look at his messy observations....
Ladakh makes it large: This cold constituency promises a hot battle
Expect 100% turnout here? Five electors. One family. A poll booth all their own. Indias northernmost poll booth is at village Warshi in district Leh. At an altitude of 15,000 ft, Anley Pho-296 poll booth...
Where is the freedom in poverty or fear?
The Road To Freedom :Economics and the Good Society by Joseph Stiglitz, makes the case that economic and political freedom are inseparable. It seeks to take back the rhetoric of freedom from conservatives and libertarians....
Elections bring up memories. One of them is a quotable quote delivered by Dominique de Villepin in 2002, when he was visiting India as Frances foreign minister. When asked what it felt like to trounce...
Ram Nath Kovind writes: Why elections should be conducted in better weather conditions
The elegant Godrej split: A blueprint for India Inc?
The Godrej reorganization is marked by elegance and could serve as a model for others. Indian business groups should also examine models used in the West and East for ways to ensure that ambitions of gaining size and going global are not compromised in the process.
Rahul Gandhi gets it right this time
For a man who has often been accused of getting his theme song, tactics and timing all wrong in politics, Rahul Gandhi has got it just right this time by seeking to fight the Lok...
-By Nayaswami Devi A farmer was standing completely still amidst the wind-blown wheat field, lost in thought. His wife rushed to him, crying that their only son had just been killed by a cobra. When...
Long, dry spell: Drought conditions could cause food inflation
#Eldersibling syndrome: Social media trend is just copying writers
Lok Sabha ticket to Brij Bhushans son is a moral failure
Ram Madhav writes: How social media is making us all clowns
With Knife, Salman Rushdie fights violence with the power of love
Letters to The Editor May 4, 2024
Sexual crimes and videos: On the Prajwal Revanna case in Karnataka
The sexual assault cases in Karnataka must be investigated with sensitivity
Code faster with generative AI, but beware the risks when you do
Software developers can achieve significant productivity gains with GenAI-powered coding help, but these may come with baggage.
The paradox of Indias global rise, its regional decline
This dichotomy has profound implications for New Delhis global aspirations
Policy mismatch: on the U.S. and Israel policy
The U.S. must not arm Israel while asking it to halt Gaza strikes
This is the year to get the SDG goals back on track
2024 is an election year across the world and newly elected governments need to focus on the all-important sustainability issue
View: How ABDM could revolutionise India's healthcare system
India's healthcare system aims to improve care outcomes through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. ABDM facilitates seamless access to medical histories, personalized treatments, and expanded healthcare access. Challenges include inadequate digitization and the need to build trust in digital health systems.
Bullying and Hectoring: Why West cannot lecture India and East
When American and European countries lecture to us in the East with their -so called- Judeo-Christian values, it denies that Asia has a much longer tradition of secularism and human rights that existed much before...
The human mind's quest for knowledge drives cosmic exploration, intertwined with ecological connections. Henryk Skolimowski's eco-philosophy challenges anthropocentrism, urging a 'cosmolised' mind to revere nature and embrace Earth's custodianship on Eco-Philosophy Day.
Fix the judicial supply-demand gap
India's judiciary grapples with case overload and judge shortage, impacting justice delivery. Vacancies in key high courts, pending cases, and political interference in judge appointments contribute to the system's inefficiency and call for urgent reforms.
Even this result will pass away
It is that time of the year when board examination results are likely to be announced soon. Millions of students wait to see their fate sketched before their roll numbers. As the results loom on...
Succession, a sharp India inc OTT show
Indian family businesses, exemplified by the Godrej division, navigate succession challenges with professionalism and coordination, setting a benchmark for other legacy firms in evolving global business environments.
India's young harbour big plans
India's youth population is set to reach 420 million in 2024, comprising 29% of the total population, with 20 million being first-time voters. These young individuals hold significant power to influence India's future. The People Research on India's Consumer Economy (PRICE) survey identifies six national priorities for the next five years, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and inclusive economic growth.
EC should stick to well-established precedents
The issue of poll data gaps can be easily addressed. The EC should revert to its earlier practice of addressing a press conference, if not on the poll day, at least a day after to dispel any such doubts
Right time for a higher public shareholding rule
An increase in the minimum public shareholding can democratise wealth and deliver many other pay-offs
Career women need to bust that stress
They have to push harder in a male-centric workplace and, at the same time, address home needs as well
On the Draw Rahul in Raebareli
Modi Govt Calls US Human Rights Report 'Biased', but Can India Reject Facts?
The 80-page document about India is much less conjecture and comment, and far more data-centric and fact-driven.
Did UP CM Yogi Adityanath Question PM Modi Over Pulwama Terror Attack?
Claim: A video of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath apparently questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the ' mangalsutras ' (a sacred thread worn by married Hindu women) of the widows of the security personnel who died in the Pulwama terror attack is viral. Fact: BOOM found that the video is altered by cutting and pasting different portions of Yogi Adityanth's speech to make the false claim. In the original speech, Adityanath was in fact quoting Dimple Yadav, Samajwadi Party leader, who had in her speech attacked PM Modi's mangalsutra remark. Tools used: We ran digital forensics on the viral video using Itisaar - a deepfake detection tool designed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur and noticed several jump cuts. Also, a reverse image search on some keyframes from the video, with the keywords, 'Yogi adityanath + Mangalsutra + Lok Sabha elections' led us to the original video uploaded on wire agency ANI's verified YouTube channel on April 25, 2024. Read the full fact-check here .
Letters to the Editor dated May 03, 2024
Salman Rushdie's latest book | The razors edge
Salman Rushdie's latest book | The razors edge
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Celebrating K.G. Subramanyan | Centennial man
Celebrating K.G. Subramanyan | Centennial man
F. Baltazard Solvyns exhibition in Mumbai | Portraits of a people
F. Baltazard Solvyns exhibition in Mumbai | Portraits of a people
Paradise regained celebrates landscapes
Palette Art Gallery in Delhi, openedwith an exhibition Paradise Regained that runs through the month of May. In the stunning show arelandscapes thathave beenmined and re-envisioned asthe memoirs of experience as well as fantasy in...
Governments new PhD guidelines will make universities more elite
Are Rahul And Priyanka Gandhi Contesting From Amethi & Raebareli?
Claim: A photo purporting to show a press release by the Congress party officially declaring the names of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the party's Lok Sabha candidates for Raebareli and Amethi is viral. Fact: BOOM found that no such press release was put out by the party on April 30, 2024, declaring the candidates for these two seats. We reviewed the Congress Party's official X handle and found one press release released on May 3, 2024. It mentioned that Rahul Gandhi will be contesting from Raebareli. However, there is no mention of Priyanka Gandhi. Instead, Kishori Lal Sharma is contesting from Amethi. Tools used: We scanned Congress' official social media handles and website. Also, we noticed several discrepancies in the viral press release in comparison to the official one. Read the full fact-check here .
'Amethi Voters Would Question Rajiv Gandhi': Cropped Priyanka Video Viral
In the original video, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra further adds saying that voters back then were more aware and they would even question the prime minister as compared to today.
Side effects of AstraZeneca vaccine: Medicine is clear now to the courts
PM Modi to hold roadshow in Varanasi on May 13, file nomination the day after
PM Modi to hold roadshow in Varanasi on May file nomination the day after
Two pickpockets arrested in Kulgam; Stolen property recovered: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday have arrested 02 pickpockets and recovered stolen property from their possession in South Kashmirs Kulgam district. A Police spokesperson said that Police Station Kulgam received several complaints regarding pickpocketing in their jurisdiction. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No 54/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered & investigation was []
Rivers older than the flow of blood in our veins
These sustainers of life and cradles of civilization are suffering from both climate change and human neglect. They predate the evolution of our species by millions of years and we must awaken to the rights and protection they deserve.
Eye for an Eye: How BJPs Terrorism Pitch & Pakistan Policy Under Modi Evolved?
The 2019 air strikes were the most important step in the evolution of Indias approach to Pakistani terrorism.
Generative AI: Five ways companies in India can fully exploit its potential
CEOs are racing to leverage technology for gaining a competitive edge, but they need to broaden application of generative AI to more strategic goals in order to build resilience and open new pathways of growth.
Want to bring back politics of service and truth: Priyanka
Amethi (UP): Congress national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said that her party wants to bring back the politics of truth and service. Addressing the public during a roadshow for Congress candidate from Amethi and close confidant of Nehru-Gandhi family, Kishori Lal Sharma, Priyanka said, While Rahul Gandhi will contest from Rae Bareli, []
Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of LS polls
Mumbai: Security has been increased in the Mumbai suburban district in the wake of the Lok Sabha elections, and large-scale spot checks are being carried out by stationary and mobile teams. According to a press release issued on Thursday night, the administration has appealed all to cooperate in the inspection process. During the election period, []
White House feels media heat over Bidens xenophobic remarks for India, Japan
Washington: The White House was hard-pressed to explain President Joe Bidens description of xenophobic for the US Quad partners India and Japan, and managed to ward off pointed queries from the media by saying the president has focused on those diplomatic relationships during his term. Cornered by a media person who wanted to know whether []
BSF recovers 20 Pakistani drones, arms, narcotics in last 15 days
Chandigarh: BSF troops have successfully recovered 20 Pakistani drones, 15.340kg of heroin, 3 pistols, and seized 42 rounds in the past 15 days. BSF has apprehended four Indian smugglers, one armed Pakistani intruder, and one Pakistani national, along with seizing Rs 1.10 lakh in drug money, a BSF spokesman said on Friday. BSF has achieved []
Dhananjay Munde campaigns for Pankaja, promises developed Beed in 5 yrs
Parli Vaijnath (Maharashtra): Maharashtra state agriculture and guardian minister of Beed district Dhananjay Munde has promised to develop Beed at a similar pace under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India is moving towards becoming a world Guru. While India is riding a development wave, Beed district will also be developed in the []
J&K: OGW arrested in non-local cab driver attack case in Shopian
Srinagar: J&K Police said on Friday that it arrested an overground worker during the investigation into a last months attack on a non-local cab driver in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. On April 9, the taxi driver, Paramjit Singh, a resident of Delhi, was fired upon in an apparent targeted attack by militants in []
PM Modi to address 3 poll rallies in South Bengal
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in the city last night, is scheduled to address three election rallies in West Bengals southern districts later on Friday, BJP sources said. Modi arrived on Thursday night and halted at the Raj Bhawan. He will address his first BJP rally of the day at Durgapur-Bardhaman Lok Sabha []
Photo of Indian Army Soldiers Eating In The Heat Is AI-Generated
BOOM found that the photo has been created using generative-AI and is not real.
Hindutvas southward journey: How BJP emerged as a major player in Karnataka
Bidens take on Indias economy is both bizarre and bothersome
On the campaign trail, the US President said xenophobia was responsible for stalling economic growth in India, China and Japan. His comment is puzzling, especially in India, which has the worlds fastest-growing major economy and prides itself on inclusivity.
The Go First case: India's insolvency court needs an understanding of aviation
The prolonged delay in Go Firsts insolvency case hasnt helped Indias campaign of ease of doing business in the country
S Jaishankar writes: How India is making friends and influencing the world
Divorce can be the true test of marriage. This was one takeaway from a case SC judged this week. It was hearing a couple that on its path towards divorce, took a singular leap, and...
The US Federal Reserves monetary policy meeting concluded on Wednesday by retaining status quo on interest rates. A subsequent explanation contained the all-purpose reason given by central banks: uncertainty. Stress tested by the RussiaUkraine conflict,...
Equality of wealth is a bad idea
To imagine wealth can only be created through unfair means and therefore its fair to expropriate it, is unfair to anyone who adds value to their enterprise. Only a handful inherit their wealth in India....
The Godrej split: Brand sharing holds the key
The familys asset division plan has done well to minimize scope for a wrangle over a brand prized for elasticity across markets. Like a Mbius strip, the brand can be splitbut not apart.
The Earth is ablaze with red, and the sky swoops down to encircle the flames with blue. The fire is the vivid flowering of the gulmohur and the blue, the bloom of the jacaranda, both...
Desireless performance can produce the best results
By- Swami Nirviseshananda People often question whether anybody can work sincerely and efficiently without desire. Sincerity becomes natural, and efficiency peaks when actions are no longer motivated by desires. Desire makes the mind cling to...
May 3, 1984, Forty Years Ago: India battles epidemic deaths in multiple states
Good news for Indias healthcare system
In Viksit Bharat, what does viksit mean?
Biden is off the mark on xenophobia
US President Joe Biden clubbed India with China, Russia and Japan as countries he claimed were too xenophobic for their own good. Such statements lose him credibility, especially when Americas own vaunted openness seems in such bad shape.
NC, PDP well-trained pickpockets, alleges Azad
Says both parties have served BJP in different capacities, now making cry of a thief Srinagar, May 02 (KNO):Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday accused both the national conference as well as the PDP of serving BJP's interests, stating that the two parties in the past have aligned with the [] The post NC, PDP well-trained pickpockets, alleges Azad appeared first on Northlines .
1 Year of Manipur Violence | Biren Singh Has Ruptured the State's Shared Space
The violence has also sharpened and widened the territorial separation between the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar and the Meiteis.
Why a Mumbai school principal should not be sacked over her social media posts
US Fed holds rates, inflation still a hurdle
Does the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana need a design change?
Letters to The Editor May 3, 2024
Tipping point: on the GST and reforms
With robust GST revenues, the next government must prioritise vital reforms
The difficulty of learning how opinions are shaped
During elections, it is a challenge to separate the voters own personal experience or opinion from propaganda
Recognise this leave as a womans right
A more pronounced stand by political parties on the issue of menstrual leave will boost womens rights and gender equality
Eastern front: on the electoral battle in West Bengal
Polarisation of votes in West Bengal is edging out the Left and the Congress
Lazing in bed is a sanctuary of comfort in soft sheets, offering physical delight, mental liberation, and a celebration of the senses, including introspection and solutions to life's quandaries.
The article explores income and wealth inequality, taxation on the rich, and India's tax/GDP ratio. It questions if India's tax rate is low and analyzes wealth concentration trends and market efficiency, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the data and perspectives.
Are you making more excuses not to vote?
Pramila Pujari, a 25-year-old art graduate from Odisha's Koraput seat, is contesting in the ongoing general elections with no cash and a bank balance of only 20,625. As a daily laborer, she relies on community support for her campaign, avoiding extravagant rallies and instead focusing on personal connections. Win or lose, Pujari's courage and resourcefulness serve as an inspiration, highlighting the importance of determination and hope in the political arena.
Why India needs to give more power to its regulators
Supreme Court rebukes IMA for unethical practices, highlighting inadequate regulations in India, affecting product quality. Urgent need for a healthcare regulator to address patient grievances and ensure affordable insurance coverage for citizens.
OTC policy can boost drug access, market
A government-appointed panel is considering allowing commonly used cough and cold medicines, antacids, and fever-reducing drugs to be sold over the counter (OTC) at general stores in India. While countries like Britain, the US, and Australia have clear guidelines for OTC drug sale, India lacks such regulations. In 2022, India approved a new OTC drug policy, but it was not implemented.
Stage set for more reforms, growth
Dabur India assured that all its spices meet the regulations set by the FSSAI for the Indian market and by the Spice Board of India for overseas markets. CEO Mohit Malhotra stated that export consignments undergo testing by the Spice Board before shipment, ensuring compliance with regulations. The company uses steam sterilization for export consignments and has established an in-house micro lab for microbial testing.
Maya conceals Brahmn, entangles consciousness, projects unreal as real. Adi Shankara states Brahmn alone is real, illusory world resides within. Satyam is eternal, mithya is transient. Deepfakes manipulate perception, like a maya within maya!
My journey with the Tridevi: Creating a graphic novel series
Imagine standing amidst the bustling energy of the National Childrens Literature Festival, clutching a prize for a short story titled Healing of Wounds. That moment sparked an exploration into the realm of childrens literature, eventually...
Heading: Hand of God in democracy
Religion is all-too-often a refuge for scoundrels, an American journalist Neal Boortz had once reminded us. His warning is coming true in the worlds oldest and largest democracies. In Boortzs homeland, Donald Trump, whose personal...
