Editorial. RBI must crack down on lenders cheating small borrowers
The central bank must name and shame the regulated entities indulging in such practices and impose heavy monetary penalties on them
Letters to the Editor dated May 08, 2024
Developing a pulses value chain in Bihar
Creating a pulses market and raising its consumption is crucial for Bihar, which is lagging in nutritional indices
Financial literacy must begin at school
Financial literacy is currently integrated into the mathematics curriculum. This approach has limitations, as it may not adequately cover topics such as financial planning, budgeting, and understanding financial products
Politicians promise grandiose projects for parched regions, whereas decentralised solutions are needed
Strategies to facilitate family settlements
Establishing effective communication channels, adopting a give-and-take approach and choosing advisors wisely are among ways to fix disputes in family businesses
Did President Murmu Accompany PM Modi To File LS Nomination?
Claim: A photo of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being shared on social media claiming that she accompanied PM Modi while he was filing his nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Fact: BOOM found that the viral photo is from 2022, when Modi and other senior BJP leaders accompanied Murmu for the nomination process as NDA's presidential candidate. Also, as of May 8, 2024, PM Modi is yet to file his nomination. Tools used: We ran a Google reverse image search which led us to a post on X by PM Modi in 2022, which had the same the viral picture. Read the full fact-check here .
Elections 2024: Congress 'Mukt' MP or Congress 'Yukt' BJP in MP?
Sources in the BJP claim that there are some pockets in MP where Congress leaders are calling all the shots.
In Uttar Pradesh, SP and BSP are following BJPs playbook. Its not so easy to pull off
Trash it right: We must transform waste management
India must get its act together. Thankfully, there exists a viable business model focused on the environmental as well as social impact of waste management, one that uses twin revenue streams to achieve a triple balance of people, planet and profits.
Old Video Peddled As Indian Army Personnel Forcing People To Vote For BJP
BOOM found that the video dates back to 2019 and is not a recent incident from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Churchills American Network and Mirrors of Greatness review
Churchills American Network and Mirrors of Greatness review JamesHoare Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:16
Value chain risk: Will Vietnam end up like another Chinese province?
Global supply-chain diversifiers had better stay alert. Local politics could mean Vietnam develops Chinese characteristics.
Mayawati Removing Akash Anand as BSP Chief Will Further Damage Her Reputation
The resultant disenchantment among the already dwindling BSP base could benefit both the BJP and the INDIA bloc.
The Bandhutva push: Foreign policy, beyond slogans and acronyms
Karnataka records 70.41 pc voter turnout amidst sweltering heat
Bengaluru: As the mercury soared to a blistering 45 degrees Celsius in certain pockets of Karnataka, the state bore witness to a remarkable display of civic duty during the third phase of Lok Sabha elections across 14 constituencies. Despite the scorching heat, Karnataka boasted a commendable 70.41% voter turnout by 10 am on Wednesday, surpassing []
Foreign delegates participate in experienced election voting process
Raigad: Members of the foreign delegation who arrived in the district to observe the Lok Sabha General Election on Tuesday visited different polling stations in Pen and Alibaug taluka, participated in the celebration of democracy, and experienced the election voting process closely. Two representatives of Bangladesh in the foreign delegation, Mohammad Moniruzzman T, GM Shahtab []
Raj Thackeray to address rally in Pune
Pune: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray will address a public rally on Friday to support Bharitya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Muralidhar Mohol. MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar informed in a press conference today that a public rally for the MNS president has been organised in the Saras Bagh area on Friday to campaign for []
What TikTok failed to understand about America: Democracy
TikToks aggressive tactic of mobilizing its American users to protest a US law on data privacy only worsened the anxiety over this social media platforms political influence. Chinese-owned TikTok got its US market strategy all wrong.
For women-led development, invest in the Care Economy
Baahubali: Crown of Blood to reign supreme on Disney+ Hotstar
Baahubali: Crown of Blood, the highly anticipated animated series, is set to captivate audiences as it streams exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar starting May 17, 2024.
Do hybrid bonds actually offer bank depositors any protection?
The issue needs to be settled. At stake is their ability to absorb losses and act as capital cushions for lenders.
Elections 2024 | Is This a Choice We Deserve?
A Hobson's choice faces us as we elect our leaders in this year's Lok Sabha elections.
DC keep playoff hopes alive by defeating RR
New Delhi, (UNI) In a captivating match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Capitals clinched a thrilling victory over the Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, keeping their hopes alive for a playoff spot in the IPL 2024 tournament. The clash witnessed a formidable display from the former finalists, as they successfully defended a challenging total... The post DC keep playoff hopes alive by defeating RR first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Death toll from south Brazils storms reaches 90
Sao Paulo, May 8 (UNI) Five more people were killed by storms ravaging south Brazils Rio Grande do Sul state in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 90, the states civil defense agency said Tuesday. In the state bordering Uruguay and Argentina, record rainfall, flooding and mudslides have left 132 people missing... The post Death toll from south Brazils storms reaches 90 first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
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,...
No country for kids: We obsess about having children, but we dont know how to take care of them
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...
No, Pakistans employment picture isnt better than India
CBI vs banks on fraud: Its not too late to set the record straight
It would serve our banking sector well if the Supreme Court clarifies that its ruling on giving borrowers a hearing before classifying their accounts as fraud did not apply retrospectively. Confusion is proving costly.
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...
According to SC, it is pregnant persons
The gospels of wisdom, work & above all laughter
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...
Why cant George Lucas make changes to Star Wars?
Uttarakhand forest fire: Climate-proof the state
May 8, 1984, Forty Years Ago: P V Narasimha Rao tries to break ethnic deadlock in Sri Lanka
Indias CBDC can be popularized in various ways, like offline access and programmability. But to challenge cash, RBIs e-money will need to offer anonymity. To firm up such a promise, its best to legislate it.
Subsidised Food Canteens Create Democratic Spaces In Deeply Divided Societies
The Public Distribution System needs to diversify the food basket it provides, and expand coverage to account for the population increase since 2011, says economist Reetika Khera
Corrections and Clarifications May 8, 2024
Letters to The Editor May 8, 2024
Searching for a wave: on the general election so far
The campaign is degenerating into hate speeches and false accusations
A dignified peaceful passing is everyones right
Most Indian families seem to be unprepared when the time comes
Plastic solution: beyond the Global Plastics Treaty
Plastic pollution cannot be ended by treaties, without investment in alternatives
Rules for a new dawn for the Indian legal industry
As a liberalisation project, there should be careful optimism about the Bar Council of India Rules
A tip from tipper on how to chill to music
Today, music can be far more explicit than it was in Tipper-era America. What was OMG yesterday has become meh today.
When we truly enter the AI age
Big tech novelties usually settle down and segue into everyday necessities
Pack a punch before we get fab at chips
Tatas could make up for India's initial missteps over semiconductor manufacturing. GoI rolled out incentives for chip-making when the need to diversify this concentrated value chain became evident to policymakers globally.
Explore the beauty and divinity of Supreme God, connecting daily to feel His presence through relationships, meditation, forgiveness, and experiencing His benevolent traits, vibrations, and closeness.
Think different: Neurodiversity
The 1990s neurodiversity movement highlighted embracing differences and training educators. Dive into Neurodiversity Podcast episode 21 with Brad Wright, discussing his fiction work and empowering neurodivergent children to stay true to their interests.
Whom do voters blame for rising corruption? The central or state governments? They blame the central government (25%) a bit more than state governments (18%). But no less than 56% of voters say 'both'.
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...
UP records 57.34% voter turnout in phase-III amid complaints from various pockets
LUCKNOW: The trend of a low turnout in Uttar Pradesh continued as the state recorded a voting percentage of over 57 per cent across the 10 seats that went to the polls in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday. According to Election Commission figures, Agra witnessed 53.99 per cent voting, Aonla 57.08 per cent, Badaun 54.05 per cent, Bareilly 57.88 per cent, Etah 59.17 per cent, Fatehpur Sikri 57.09 per cent, Ferozabad 58.22 per cent, Hathras 55.36 per cent, Mainpuri 58.59 per cent and Sambhal 62.81 per cent. The overall voter turnout in UP in Phase-III was 57.34 per cent and the figure is expected to be revised later. The voting percentage was lower than the 60.023 per cent in the corresponding phase in 2019. With the conclusion of phase-III, the fate of candidates in 26 of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh has been sealed in EVMs. The third phase of ensuing Lok Sabha polls was significant for the first family of the Samajwadi Party as three members of the Yadav clan were in the fray -- SP chief Akhilesh Yadavs wife Dimple Yadav in Mainpuri, the bastion of party patriarch late Mulayam Singh Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadavs son Akshay in Ferozabad and Shivpal Yadavs son Aditya in Badaun. Meanwhile, during the day, a group of Muslim women in Badaun's Sahaswan assembly segment claimed that they were stopped from casting their vote. They also alleged that the men accompanying them were beaten up by police. However, Badaun District Magistrate Manoj Kumar refuted the charges, saying people who had already cast their votes were gathering unnecessarily and police had to move them away to maintain law and order. Samajwadi Party leaders remarks on Ram temple stirs controversy amid Lok Sabha polls Incidents of poll boycott were also reported from a number of places including Dhoranpur village of Badaun. Villagers boycotted the poll for the first three hours, saying their demand for a road was not fulfilled. Later, a sub-divisional magistrate reached the village and persuaded the local people to vote. Reports of poll boycotts also came in from Nagla Jawahar, Neem Kheria and Nagla Umar villages in Ferozabad. However, later with the district administration's intervention, the villagers cast their votes. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that BJP workers were preparing to loot booths in Mainpuri without giving details. He also alleged rigging at some places. In another allegation, BJP leader Prem Shankar Shakya said stones were pelted on him when he was going to vote along with the party's former district unit chief Pradeep Chauhan and others in Mainpuri's Kusmara area. SP Badaun candidate Aditya Yadav alleged that the local administration did not allow party supporters to vote at various booths in Ujhani Sahaswan. In Sambhal, SP candidate Zia-ur-Rehman Barq alleged that a circle officer doubled up as a BJP worker and snatched bags and voter slips from his party's workers and detained them. With Rahul not contesting from Amethi, BJP and Congress chalk out fresh strategy
New norms lift demand for independent directors
Tight checks needed to prevent round-tripping
Chinese aggression, Russia-Ukraine conflict and tensions in Middle East have pushed global defence spending to a record high
Gaza protests have raised US political temperature
Biden is walking a tightrope between fostering free speech in the US and supporting a traditional ally
Old Video Viral As Karnataka Congress Workers Burning PM Modi Effigy
Claim: A video purporting to show Congress workers in Karnataka burning an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and instead setting their lungis on fire is viral online. Fact: BOOM found that the claims are false, the video is from 2012 and shows members of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) burning an effigy of Mahatma Gandhi University's then Vice Chancellor. The video is being falsely linked to 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tools used: We ran a reverse image search of some keyframes from the viral video on Google and found a Facebook post from September 1, 2012 that carried the viral visuals. Taking a cue from the caption of this post, we found a video report published by Asianet News in July 2012 on the protest. Read the full fact-check here .
Recordkeepers Unsung heroes of the capital market
Recordkeepers, particularly those for mutual funds, could do with improvements in software management, governance
Landscape of gold industry in India
The middle class continues to be the primary consumer of gold in India
Bollywood and paternal love: Lessons in audience taste
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...
As a child I felt like a misfit, so I would find my own corner: Mirzapur actor Rajesh Tailang
Acclaimed actor Rajesh Tailang, best known for his roles in Mirzapur and Delhi Crime, has been part of projects like Bandish Bandits, Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2, Comedy Couple, Pagglait, Haseena Parkar, Selection Day, Phantom, Umrika, Aiyaary, Omerta, and Panga. The prolific and bona fide actor, in an interview with Richa Anirudh, shares that even when []
8 Effective Tips for College Students to Manage Their Pocket Money.
Assam | Apurba Kumar Saikia: Bridging medicine and literature An insightful interview
Apurba Kumar Saikia, 62, is a celebrated Assamese short story writer. Apart from being an eye specialist by profession, he ardently weaves intricate narratives that have garnered him both critical acclaim and the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award. Saikias literary prowess is characterized by profound storytelling, infused with subtle wit and a profound understanding of human [] The post Assam | Apurba Kumar Saikia: Bridging medicine and literature An insightful interview appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Yes, releasing the EVM source code could improve our polling systems security
Open source software isnt more vulnerable to hackers but less, thanks to the highly skilled vigil kept by a broad community of developers, security experts and researchers. We should use it to safeguard our elections.
Tennessee school bill allowing teachers to carry guns: A dangerous trend in American education
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...
If Dignity of Women and Rule of Law Truly Matter, We Cannot Accept Sex Offenders
Be it Brij Bhushan or Prajwal Revanna, winning elections in India clearly matters more than crimes against women.
Feeding the nation- Azads vision for great India: Empowering communities through food security
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...
With Prachi Nigams trolling, a question: What if I dont want to look beautiful?
Corporate audit and audit firms consolidation
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...
Old Photo Peddled As President Accompanying PM Modi To File LS Nomination
BOOM found that the photo is from 2022, when Modi and other senior BJP leaders accompanied Murmu to file her candidature for the presidential post.
What you need to know about Ethylene oxide
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...
The human search for meaning in the AI era
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...
The neutrality of Civil War is what makes this film powerful
Alex Garlands movie shows a future America at war with itself. It doesnt specify why, which means it could help stir a real debate across the aisle in a deeply divided country.
From bomb threats against schools to deepfakes in election combatting cyber crime in India
The Godrej family saga: Business succession should be led by a common vision
In multigenerational family business groups, succession planning is more than mere transfers of ownership and control. It encompasses nurturing talent, cultivating leadership, fostering a unified family vision and outlining priorities to ensure seamless power transitions across generations.
Explained: How To Vote In 5 Simple Steps
As the country voted in the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, social media users complained about the confusion over the voting process. We explain the process in 5 simple steps: First polling officer will check your name in the voter list and check your ID proof. Second polling officer will ink your finger and take your signature on a register. Third polling officer will check the ink on your finger and turn on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). Record your vote by pressing the ballot button opposite the symbol of the candidate of your choice on the EVM. You will see a red light and hear a beep sound. A slip containing Serial Number, Name and Symbol of the chosen candidate will appear in the transparent window of the VVPAT machine and shall be visible for 7 seconds before it drops in the sealed VVPAT box. In case you do not see the ballot slip in the VVPAT or hear the loud beep, contact the Presiding Officer.
Notification issued for elections in 6 LS & 42 Assembly seats in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats will go to polls in Odisha on June 1, the notification of which was issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday. As per the ECI notification the last date of filing of nominations is May 14 while last date for withdrawal of the nominations []
Early voters Joshi, Priyank, Yatnal set tone for Karnatakas LS polls
Bengaluru: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, and Senior BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal emerged as early birds in Karnatakas Lok Sabha elections, casting their votes on Tuesday in the states second phase polling. In Dharwad and Bidar, Joshi and Bhagwanth Khuba, BJPs nominees for the respective constituencies, led by example, queuing up []
J&K: Police attach properties of 7 Pak based terror handlers in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday attached the properties of seven alleged terror handlers based in Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district. Police said on Tuesday that after obtaining an attachment order passed by Additional Sessions Court, Baramulla attached properties (13 Kanals) land worth lakhs belonging to terror handlers based in Pakistan. The action was taken []
BJP leader claims DyCMs hand in Prajwal scandal, Shivakumar refutes
Bengaluru: G Devaraje Gowda, a prominent leader of the BJP, has stirred controversy by implicating Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in the release of compromising videos featuring Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. In a press conference held late Monday, Devaraje Gowda made bold claims, stating, The []
Vote wisely to create an India where NYAY is supreme: Kharge
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged the people to come out in large numbers and vote wisely as it can create an India where NYAY will be supreme as 93 Lok Sabha seats across 11 states and two UTs began voting on Tuesday. Taking to social media platform X, Kharge said, Vote to save []
Prajwal case: Ktk BJP chief doubts SIT integrity, demands CBI intervention
Shivamogga: Amid escalating concerns regarding the fairness of the ongoing investigation into the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal, Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa has demanded a transfer of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Expressing doubts about the impartiality of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), Vijayendra questioned the ability of the current probe []
Bengal : CPI(M) candidate from Murshidabad Md Salim lodges complaint with ECI
Kolkata: CPI(M) candidate from Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency in Bengal Md Salim on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the Trinamool Congress activists of preventing voters from entering the booth at Rani Nagar. Salim said, I have no faith in local police, who remain inactive. Ive called up []
BJP poised to win 25 LS seats in Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa expressed optimism about his partys performance in the ongoing Lok Sabha election, stating that the BJP is poised to win a minimum of 25 of 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Addressing reporters, Yediyurappa remarked, We are going to win []
Rohith Vemula: The Closure Report Punctures Congress' Social Justice Narrative
Thoroughly embarrassed by its contents, the Congress government initiated immediate damage control measures.
An Unparliamentary Government: What the Prajwal Revanna House of Horrors Exposes
In cases of crimes against women, the BJP's response is non-existent at best and celebratory of criminals at worst.
Speak befitting your position: Owaisi slams PM for intruder, mangalsutra remarks
Chhatrapati Sambhaijnagar (Maharashtra), May 7 (UNI) AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his repeated unsavoury attacks on the Muslims and branding the community as intruders and alleging that in future Hindu women will be robbed of their mangalsutras to benefit Muslims. The Prime Minister Modi has tried to create grave... The post Speak befitting your position: Owaisi slams PM for intruder, mangalsutra remarks first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
In Europe, China faces headwinds but can India gain?
India's democratic principles and strategic positioning contrast with China's approach, presenting an opportunity for increased engagement and influence in Europe's evolving geopolitical landscape
