Opinion

Poetry: From creation to confrontation

08 Feb 2025 03:54 AM IST

Between the Poet and his Word, there is a crisis of faith and loyalty” -Anand When we are writing a poem, it is a challenging proposition because here, our belief systems and the belief systems of the words, phrases, verbs and proverbs, are in constant confrontation. We choose the ones

Advent of Narendra Modi as an Eco-Conscious Prime Minister

08 Feb 2025 03:51 AM IST

The concept of binary between the self and the other does not exist in Bharatiya belief system which professes that all forms of life emanate from and return to the same source. Moreover, human body is considered to be comprising of five elements of nature itself called Pancha Bhuta: Prithvi

Avimukteshwaranand: Controversy, tradition, and the present perspective

07 Feb 2025 04:18 AM IST

Recently, Swami Avimukteshwaranand has been at the center of political and religious discussions. His statement demanding the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath following an unfortunate incident during the Mauni Amavasya gathering at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela has sparked widespread reactions from both the religious and political spheres.

‘Hegemony’ and its conflict with the development of humanity

07 Feb 2025 04:16 AM IST

In the modern world, where democracy and liberal policies are increasingly recognized as the foundation for progress, hegemony as a political approach stands in direct conflict with the development of humanity. Hegemony, by definition, involves the dominance of one state, ideology, or group over others, often maintained through economic, military,

Curious Case of Missing PM 2.5

07 Feb 2025 04:14 AM IST

Arguably, the world’s most polluted city goes for polls in the next few days. Delhi carries the distinction of having the worst air quality amongst all cities in the world and has constantly been maintaining its number one position over the years. Depending on whether it’s a good day or

Illegal immigrants do not deserve sympathy

06 Feb 2025 03:58 AM IST

Now that US military aircraft have started bringing to India those Indian nationals who were staying in the United States illegally, it needs to be made amply clear that there is no scope for sympathy for such people. Anyone who takes what is known as the “donkey” route to sneak

Janata ka Budget: A paradigm shift for neo middle class

06 Feb 2025 03:55 AM IST

The Union Budget for 2025 in India, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a pivotal financial statement outlining the government’s fiscal strategy for the upcoming financial year. The Union Budget 2025 has balanced short-term economic boosts with long-term structural reforms, aiming to make India a more competitive and inclusive

Domestic Abuse: Need to Protect Male Victims

06 Feb 2025 03:50 AM IST

“Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.”. This pursuit of true justice demands that we examine our legal frameworks and societal structures to ensure they serve all members of society, regardless of gender.

Judicial overreach and training deficiencies: The urgent need for reform in lower courts

05 Feb 2025 03:08 AM IST

In a landmark judgment dated 31st January 2025, the Supreme Court of India acquitted Karan Singh, who had been convicted under Sections 304B and 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for dowry death and cruelty. This ruling, which overturned both the trial court and High Court decisions, raises critical

THE DELHI ELECTION ROUND-UP

05 Feb 2025 03:04 AM IST

Campaigning for the Delhi Elections has ended and the capital city will go to vote on 5th February. One interesting take away from the campaign was the Citizens’ Voice. While covering the campaign I spoke to a cross section of voters. Those in the slums and lower income groups appreciated

THE FORGOTTEN INMATES: GENDER-SENSITIVE PRISON REFORM IN NORTH-EAST INDIA

05 Feb 2025 03:02 AM IST

Prison reform is a vital aspect of any justice system, as it seeks to uphold the dignity and humanity of individuals within the penal system. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer aptly remarked, “Every prisoner is a person, and personhood holds the human potential which, if unfolded, makes a robber a Valmiki

Navin Chawla, an outstanding bureaucrat, friend and achiever

03 Feb 2025 01:56 AM IST

Former Chief Election Commissioner, Navin Chawla, who passed away on Saturday, was someone I knew from the time I was a student leader, and he the secretary to the then Lt. Governor, Krishan Chand. I was in my BA final and president of my college Students Union when I had