Opinion

THE FIRE IN AGNIPATH

22 Jun 2022 05:29 AM IST

The Agnipath scheme is off to a fiery start given the protests across the country, especially in Telangana, Bihar and the national capital. The Congress led a delegation to the Rashtrapati Bhavan complaining that no one was consulted before the announcement, the scheme was not presented before the Parliament Standing

Opposition needs to be a driver of development, not a hindrance

22 Jun 2022 05:26 AM IST

In the case of the Agnipath scheme, protests are being held and public properties being destroyed despite the government clarifying each and every unfounded doubt. There are concerted efforts being made to create instability and unrest for the sake of protest. Protests are important, but we have to think to

US’ PRO PAK SOUND-BITES WILL NOT BE MISSED BY INDIA

21 Jun 2022 02:48 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was candid at a recent interaction about the US and Pakistan. “A lot of India’s problems with Pakistan are directly attributable to the support that the United States gave to Pakistan,” he said. He mentioned this in the context of India’s relationship with Russia. The

Agniveers will be the real winners

21 Jun 2022 02:47 AM IST

The current average age of a solider is 32 which is young by civilian standards, but old by Army standards, particularly when one aspires to be a world-class Army. An Agniveer would walk in society with the confidence of an empowered young man.

GOVERNMENT’S AGNI PAREEKSHA ON THE AGNIPATH SCHEME

20 Jun 2022 02:35 AM IST

The manner in which protests have erupted in various parts of the country following the announcement of the controversial Agnipath Scheme by the Centre, for recruiting soldiers, it is obvious that there are apprehensions that exist in the minds of the youth. Secondly, there also seems to be failure at

Agnipath: Made in India and Made for India

20 Jun 2022 02:33 AM IST

The scheme is based on futuristic outlook and visionary concept, hence, the protests are misplaced.

JAIRAM RAMESH, THE NEW OUTSPOKEN FACE OF THE CONGRESS

18 Jun 2022 07:10 AM IST

Less than a week after he was elected to the Rajya Sabha, Randeep Surjewala, AICC general Secretary was “thankfully relieved’’ from his position of the Chief Spokesman and Head of Communication Department. Instead, Jairam Ramesh, who was also renominated to the Rajya Sabha by his party in the recent elections,

‘Agnipath’ a trial by fire or an opportunity?

18 Jun 2022 07:08 AM IST

The scheme has possibly been launched with an aim to reduce the ballooning financial burden on the government and also to make the Armed Forces more competitive. However, the plan has its own pitfalls.

Node.js vs Ruby on Rails: What to Choose in 2022?

17 Jun 2022 21:40 PM IST

When it comes to choosing a development platform, deciding between Node.js and Ruby on Rails is crucial. It will have an effect on how your project progresses over time and how many server resources you will require. Both languages can handle highly complex online applications, but they each have their

‘RAINBOW MUSEUMS’ CAN ENSURE PEACE, RID HISTORY OF BIASED WRITING

17 Jun 2022 06:09 AM IST

There has been churning. Monuments or shrines captured, rebuilt or demolished by force have given rise to emotions, apprehensions, doubts and societal and economic uncertainties. Only harmony can revive the country’s fortune. Should we not build Rainbow Harmony Houses or Museums to preserve the heritage and showcase these as the

The present-day globalisation paradigm needs an urgent remake

17 Jun 2022 06:05 AM IST

Globalisation was an important topic discussed at the World Economic Forum meet at Davos last month. No discourse is comprehensive in present times marked by disruptions and everyday concepts demanding interdisciplinary input. Yet, such debates are important to ponder over the way ahead to tackle future challenges and opportunities they

IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE, CHINA WANTS INDIA TO LEARN COEXISTENCE FROM IT

16 Jun 2022 06:45 AM IST

Something bizarre was heard this week. Of all countries, People’s Republic of China lectured India on respecting “different civilisations and religions” and on the need to “respect each other and live together as equals”. Chinese government spokesman Wang Wenbin said, “It is always important to discard pride and prejudice, better