Opinion

INDIA’S BLUNT MESSAGE TO CHINA OVER LAC STANDOFF

23 Feb 2023 00:47 AM IST

The 26th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on Wednesday. This was the first in-person meeting since July 2019. The Indian and Chinese diplomats discussed various issues related to the stand-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The meeting remained

Thalikoothal: Survival of the fittest when you are aged

23 Feb 2023 00:45 AM IST

Shravan Kumar’s story from Ramayan is common in every household. This is the example that every parent gives their children at least once in their lives. It is a parent’s wish to have a son like him who can care for his parents well in their final stages of life

Governor of provincial autonomy and national unity

23 Feb 2023 00:44 AM IST

The appointments of freshly retired judges and active politicians as Governors continue to stoke the old controversy. The speed with which many Governors have been appointed soon after demitting office, reminds us of the words of Hamlet in the eponymous play of William Shakespeare. Hamlet, the protagonist of the play

CONG PLANS ROAD AHEAD BUT PLANS TO BYPASS CWC POLLS

22 Feb 2023 00:05 AM IST

The Congress is all set to hold its plenary session this week. The key question however is: will they hold elections to the Congress Working Committee? On the face of it, the CWC polls should have been an organic result of the Congress Presidential polls held in October last year.

Assessing UN system: Overcoming barriers, unleashing opportunities for social justice

22 Feb 2023 00:04 AM IST

The Common Agenda that stemmed from the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations Organization identified the following 12 action goals: (1) Leave no one behind; (2) Protect our planet; (3) Promote peace and prevent conflicts; (4) Abide by international law and ensure justice; (5) Place

How Pakistan keeps using ‘blasphemy’ to target sects

22 Feb 2023 00:01 AM IST

In a well-orchestrated mode, a mob entered and barged into the main gate of Warburton Police Station in Nankana Sahib district of Pakistan, and dragged Waris Issa, a Christian man, accused of blasphemy. This horrid incident happened on 11 February in broad day light. According to reports, the victim was

Beware of Soros’ influence operations

21 Feb 2023 00:25 AM IST

George Soros is an influential man. Rich, old and dangerous, in the words of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Soros wants to reshape the world according to his left-leaning beliefs and convictions, while also enriching himself substantially in the process. A 20th/21st century equivalent of the ancient marauders, Soros is

Law and commercial sex work: The Indian scenario

21 Feb 2023 00:23 AM IST

As an idea, prostitution has been characterized by social researchers in various manners contingent upon the degree of its pervasiveness. The most broadly acknowledged definition, be that as it may, is the one given in the reference book of sociology which characterizes prostitution “as the act in which a female

Does split Opposition have will to take on ‘Modi magic’?

21 Feb 2023 00:21 AM IST

The first two months of 2023 are seeing an unseasonal political heat wave. In Khammam Telangana strongman K. Chandrashekar Rao unveiled his national ambitions with the Bharat Rashtra Samiti and managed to bring together a cross-section of opposition parties. In Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in

5 Mind-Blowing facts about India:

20 Feb 2023 00:53 AM IST

India has a lot of interesting facts to unearth. It is a huge nation with diverse cultures and religion. Discover more about this fascinating country with these top five amazing facts about India that will leave you surprised. Bandra–Worli Sea LinkThe Bandra–Worli Sea Link also known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea

US RESOLUTION BACKING INDIA AGAINST CHINESE AGGRESSION IS A WELCOME MOVE

20 Feb 2023 00:26 AM IST

In what augurs well for Indian diplomatic campaign to bring world focus on Chinese aggressive and expansionist agenda, a new bipartisan US Senate resolution has reaffirmed that the state of Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, and condemned China for the use of military force to change the

Changing cultural dynamics of our family system: Issues and solutions

20 Feb 2023 00:25 AM IST

Our family system is unique and culturally distinct from any other family system in the world. We are social beings as we evolve further and further. Though some of us are quite unsure of the role of family as a social system, we try to codify the semiotics of patriarchy