The recent assault and abuse of a poor and innocent woman in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh has justifiably raised nationwide concern and condemnation
Banish the Blues
Banish the blues – Why blow a fuse? Happy or morose, The choice is yours.
Donald Trump 2.0: How will it impact India, Pakistan and China
Recall Trump’s televised speech from Fort Myer, Arlington (Virginia) on August 21, 2017, sternly warning Pakistan to stop sheltering and exporting terror. But Pakistan never stopped and America signed a Pakistan-scripted peace deal with the Taliban.
Sustainability
Sustainability is the “pet” word today
Yet, no one has the faintest clue
The Paradox of Obscurity
Why am I not a known name?
Does obscurity bring me peace of mind?
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That is Life
Just interludes of joy and happiness
IPL in the times of COVID- 19: The not so visible visibilities
Here we are then, the IPL has got firmly embedded in our collective and individual consciousness. Daily routines are configured now to cater for the timings. Time to get updated on some lesser-known aspects
Jaswant Singh, a personal remembrance: Recounting a little-known story from the Kargil days
One of Jaswant Singh's finest meetings was with the New York Times editorial board, where members extensively asked about the Indian nuclear programme and why India wasn’t signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty. He patiently and firmly placed India’s position, writes Sanjoy Hazarika for South Asia Monitor
Seats of Power: Much ado about Nothing
Seats of Power, red and white houses
Spinning the wheel of hope on October 2
India may be considering itself a regional power but is still far from being a global power
IPL in the times of COVID- 19: The changing face
It’s a different ball game, this Indian Premier League (IPL) - the world's most popular and most lucrative T20 league - for the players and the spectators as all parties have realised
The Truth of Nothingness
Beyond what I can see with the naked eye
Cash-less Life, why not War-less Life?
Cash-less life is a good life
Don’t Build Walls, Build Bridges
Break down the boundaries
Activism should be a positive force in society; should not spread negativism and hate
Activism is a glorious concept, which means that activists are defenders of what they perceive to be truth, courageous persons who stand up to the cause dear to their heart at any cost and honest crusaders who would dispassionately analyse the happenings and events and take a firm stand
South Asian countries must act now against trans-fat: WHO
Fifteen countries, including five in South Asia, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said
9/11- A tale of two contrasting events: Is there a lesson learned?
September 11 was the day a Hindu seer, from the most ancient order of monks in the world, unveiled a grand vision of religion before the world. The monk was Swami Vivekananda, the place, the city of Chicago in the US, and the year was 1893
India’s China policy is defensive and lacks clarity
Speaking in a meeting on August 28, 2020, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had said that “realism should shape India’s China policy.”
Pandemic severely impacts SDG 12 targets; Asia-Pacific region unlikely to meet goals
‘Ensure sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns’ – is Sustainable Development Goal 12
