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Exploring parallels between Bharat Jodo Yatra and Rajiv’s Sadbhavana Yatra

Rajender Dichpally “Nothing in the world is more powerful than an idea whose time has come,” wrote Victor Hugo, the French novelist and poet centuries ago. Today I would like to talk…
NITI Aayog requires trust of non-BJP chief ministers

One of the first things Prime Minister Narendra Modi did soon after assuming office nine years ago was dismantling the Planning Commission with a legacy of 65 years and set up the…

An endearing story from the pages of history; Rumer writes about trials and triumphs of Gulbadan

The lifestyle of people who lived 500 years ago, especially those belonging to the Mughal dynasty, has been vividly brought to life in the pages of a book written by British author Rumer…
Hyderabadi technologist Shrikant Joshi inducted into Hall of Fame in Thermal Spraying

Prof Shrikant Joshi, a noted technologist has been honoured with induction into the ‘2023 Thermal Spray Hall of Fame’ by the International Thermal Spray Society for his outstanding contributions to the field…
Should BJP rethink inauguration of new parliament building?

The President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Mrs Droupadi Murmu not being invited to inaugurate the new Parliament House built at Rs 1250 crore has blown up into…
Henry Kissinger turns 100; the man of War and Peace remains active

One of the previous century’s most controversial and polarising personalities in international politics, Henry A. Kissinger, celebrates his 100th birthday on May 27th. As the USA’s National Security Advisor and Secretary of…
With G20 in Srinagar, Modi govt makes international statement

G20 meet on tourism in Srinagar has ended on a successful note. This success is sweeter for the Modi government than the events held in other cities in the country – 118…

Why BJP is making bid to take Farooq Abdullah on board on G20?

BJP’s J&K unit president Ravinder Raina appealed to Farooq Abdullah, towering political leader of Kashmir, to “demonstrate his magnanimity, rising above the party politics, to announce welcome to the G20 delegates who on Monday were in Srinagar to…
Rising high with Saudia innovations- Zahyr Siddiqi

By Zahyr Siddiqi There is always scope for progressive practices to contemplate professional activism, intellectualism, and juxtaposing of priorities either in the form of writing scripts, research papers, designing and interacting with…
Will the Congress build on the Karnataka victory?

Dame Luck smiles at every party at a particular moment. The 137-year grand old Congress party, which has seen many ups and downs, is no exception. Winning a prosperous and significant Karnataka…
Mission launched to save waqf properties in Telangana – Join online

Sara Mathews How many zeros would you need to write Rs. 10 lakh crores in numbers? Mind boggling, right? That’s what we are talking about when we talk about the waqf lands…
Politically clashing narratives could have been avoided ahead of G20 in Kashmir

Now when the clock says that less than 72 hours are left for the G20 meet in Srinagar on tourism, hailed as unprecedented and historic there has been a play out of…
Lessons from Karnataka elections: Perform or perish

The Indian electorate has matured and it is not getting side tracked into caste, communal and other emotive issues raised by wily politicians at time of elections. If you have not performed…
After ‘The Kerala Story’ movie, ‘Farhana’ emerges as anti-Muslim film

Chennai: On the heels of the movie ‘The Kerala Story’, another movie called “Farhana” is creating controversy in Tamil Nadu. The film which is centered on a Muslim Woman has drawn wrath…
From Hindutva to bread and butter: How Congress outmanoeuvred BJP in Karnataka

Ravinandan B B The recent ouster of the incumbent BJP in the Karnataka assembly elections holds important lessons for both opposition parties and the BJP itself. Despite Karnataka’s historical trend of not…