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Water as weapon: India’s strategic strike on Pakistan’s lifeline
April 30, 2025, 4:34 PM IST
The waters of the Indus River and its tributaries have long represented a strategic vulnerability for Pakistan. In the wake of the heinous attack on civilian tourists in Pahalgam, the decision by India’s Cabinet Committee…
April 30, 2025, 4:34 PM IST
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India’s quiet power: How soil can shape a resilient future
April 30, 2025, 3:56 PM IST
As the world marks Earth Day, India faces an urgent need not just for reflection, but recalibration. With climate volatility, declining nutritional security, rural distress, and biodiversity loss converging into a complex national challenge, the…
April 30, 2025, 3:56 PM IST
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Enjoying the mad hatter’s trigger party
April 30, 2025, 12:14 PM IST
Welcome back to the last instalment on the trigger train. We usually try to limit our article series to a neat 3 parts, but Temptation Goddess had other ideas. Here is our conclusion to our…
April 30, 2025, 12:14 PM IST
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Pahalgam attack: Why India needs a three-pronged approach to fight Pakistani info war
April 29, 2025, 8:06 PM IST
In a commendable and much-needed move, India has banned several Pakistani YouTube-based news channels — such as Dawn News, Geo TV, ARY News, and Samaa TV—from broadcasting or disseminating their content within Indian digital and media spaces. This step…
April 29, 2025, 8:06 PM IST
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The BASE effect: Fixing the foundations of our future
April 29, 2025, 2:34 PM IST
R.H. Tawney, the renowned economic historian, once remarked: “Equity of opportunity requires not just an open road but also an equal start.” These words ring especially true when we consider the state of childhood education…
April 29, 2025, 2:34 PM IST
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Aid interrupted: The fallout of USAID funding cuts
April 29, 2025, 2:01 PM IST
The recent announcement by the US government to significantly reduce funding for USAID, cloaked in the rhetoric of “Making America Great Again,” has sparked a firestorm within the international development community. Citing concerns over transparency…
April 29, 2025, 2:01 PM IST
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Manifestation vs Karma – 5
April 28, 2025, 1:26 PM IST
Does Karma control us and our lives? Yes, absolutely. Everything that unfolds in our lives—good or bad—is driven by karma. It is an invisible contract between us and the universe. When we give, we receive;…
April 28, 2025, 1:26 PM IST
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Dando hi Shasanayaiv, Dharmasyaiv hi Shasanam
April 28, 2025, 9:17 AM IST
The public outrage erupted across the country after the attack on Hindu tourists in Pahalgam is completely natural. In the last 10 years, except for the two attacks in Pathankot and Pulwama, there was a…
April 28, 2025, 9:17 AM IST
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Dr K Kasturirangan’s contribution to Space Science and nation building – A legacy
April 27, 2025, 8:08 PM IST
Professor Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, or Dr. Kasuturirangan as he is fondly remembered as, was a remarkable leader, an accomplished scientist, and a transformative figure of our nation, who profoundly shaped India’s space ambitions, educational framework, and…
April 27, 2025, 8:08 PM IST
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How I wish, I should have disobeyed your orders Sir
April 27, 2025, 7:14 PM IST
Can I come over and pay my regards Sir? ‘Not now VK, I will give you a call tomorrow at 11 AM. If my call does not come, don’t call back – goodbye and see…
April 27, 2025, 7:14 PM IST
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AI, and the cost of ‘optimised’ learning
April 27, 2025, 5:10 AM IST
In a course I teach at a liberal arts university, I asked students to write a reflective essay about a personal cultural experience that changed them. What I got back was unsettling — far too…
April 27, 2025, 5:10 AM IST
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Stirred, not shaken: Global equations uncertain in the near to medium term
April 26, 2025, 4:32 PM IST
Developments stemming from the US tariff announcements have cast a long shadow on global economic growth. The heady twists and turns of events, made more complex by how individual countries have responded and will respond…
April 26, 2025, 4:32 PM IST
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Magic of Karma & Manifestation – 4
April 26, 2025, 11:10 AM IST
There are two types of laws: Universal or Nature’s Laws and Human Laws. While human laws can be manipulated, Nature’s or Universal Laws are absolute and must be followed. Some of the most important Universal…
April 26, 2025, 11:10 AM IST
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Celluloid gets hooked
April 26, 2025, 8:46 AM IST
While Malayalam cinema wins global acclaim, a darker script plays out behind the scenes—how rampant drug abuse even amongst big stars, denial and drug cartels are pulling the strings in Mollywood “Narcotics is a dirty…
April 26, 2025, 8:46 AM IST
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How India’s Indus treaty suspension exposes Pakistan’s water fragility
April 25, 2025, 4:41 PM IST
On April 23, 2025, India took a bold and historic step as it decided to suspend the over-six-decade-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. The move came just a day after the horrifying terrorist attack…
April 25, 2025, 4:41 PM IST
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Karma: The key ingredient of manifestation 3
April 25, 2025, 8:37 AM IST
After our previous discussions, it should now be clear that manifestation is not a mere set of rituals but a structured process that follows universal laws. It is a practice of generating karmic entitlement to…
April 25, 2025, 8:37 AM IST
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The case for super cool materials to make Indian cities cope with the new climate normal of urban heat
April 24, 2025, 10:05 PM IST
Cities worldwide are experiencing a shift in their urban climate, with extreme heat becoming a defining challenge due to rapid urbanization and climate change. Indian cities, in particular, are facing unprecedented temperature surges, escalating public…
April 24, 2025, 10:05 PM IST
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The Pahalgam attack: A bloody reminder that the Kashmir issue still burns
April 24, 2025, 9:54 PM IST
The serene meadows of Baisaran, often dubbed “Mini Switzerland” in Pahalgam, turned into a scene of horror this Tuesday. What should have been a tranquil summer outing for nearly a thousand tourists became a blood-soaked…
April 24, 2025, 9:54 PM IST
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Employable skills: The ultimate mantra for national, state, and individual prosperity
April 24, 2025, 7:18 PM IST
Acquire relevant skills, opportunities will come your way President Droupadi Murmu urges the youth to prepare themselves for changing global demands, while the visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi aspires to make India a global manufacturing…
April 24, 2025, 7:18 PM IST
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How empowered village mukhiyas can lead India to development by 2047
April 24, 2025, 10:27 AM IST
India has over 250,000 panchayats, each led by a democratically elected Sarpanch or Village Mukhiya. This structure represents a vibrant grassroots democracy. As we look ahead to 2047—the centenary of independence—empowering Village Mukhiyas with greater…
April 24, 2025, 10:27 AM IST
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