Textbooks revision in sync with new education policy, India’s contribution to science & technology must be taught. Prachi Mishra From magazines like Scientific American, Nature to British evolutionary biologist extraordinaire Richard Dawkins, many in global community seems to have been needlessly worked up about revision in syllabi for school going students in India. Dawkins, who … Continue reading Ridiculing Hindutva is new fashion fad!
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Was education in India limited to high caste Hindus?
A lie was propagated as part of larger perception peddling by British imperialists to destroy indigenous systems that flourished across Dr Aniruddh Subhedar Indian history has been a subject of scholarly debates periodically. General perception prevalent was that education in pre-British colonial era being limited and exclusive to upper caste Hindus. People from lower castes … Continue reading Was education in India limited to high caste Hindus?
Is China’s paradigm on ‘mutual success’ real?
Beijing has to come clean on larger issues, shift in outlook welcome. India never lost its ‘eastern wisdom’ while engaging with Western partners. Rohan Giri In an editorial, Chinese Communist Party's mouthpiece, Global Times on May 30 indicated a possible shift in its India outlook. For a change, it captioned the edit, “We morally, emotionally … Continue reading Is China’s paradigm on ‘mutual success’ real?
Akhand Bharat is underlying reality in the mural
Indo-Nepalese linkages have depth to handle contentious border issues, illicit drug deals, jihadist madrasas springing up big time! Vinod Kumar Shukla Traces of Indian culture and civilization go beyond Afghanistan in the west and Indonesia in South East Asia. More facts and revelations have been collated over time due to concerted research about length, breadth … Continue reading Akhand Bharat is underlying reality in the mural
Maoist guerrilla turned Hindu protagonist?
Prachanda’s puja at Mahakaleshwar is more tactical transformation to mollify India; political success and survival back home Yubaraj Ghimire On May 31 evening, Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (“Prachanda”) raised his hands in welcome and signalled Manjeev Singh Puri, asking the former Indian Ambassador to Nepal to approach him at a reception held in his honour … Continue reading Maoist guerrilla turned Hindu protagonist?
Much ado about something
Digital India bill should democratize information highways, digital ecosystem, address stakeholders concerns & not limit benefits to a big few Prachi Mishra In a few days from now, Narendra Modi government is likely to come up with first draft of the much-awaited Digital India Bill. If one were to go by officials, the bill is … Continue reading Much ado about something
Basking under the Sun!
India to hit a hat-trick as fastest growing economy, unparalleled transformation in nine years, per capita incomes to be $ 5200 by 2032. K.A.Badarinath For second year in continuum, India is the fastest growing economy globally with impressive 9.1 per cent and 7.2 per cent clocked in 2021-22 and 2022-23 respectively. Even with projected 6.5 … Continue reading Basking under the Sun!
Manipur’s unrelenting violence
Stakeholders’ consultation, inclusive development strategies, building cohesive communities under rule of law is the only way out. Recent unrelenting violence, loss of lives and property in India’s north eastern state of Manipur has brought to fore the fragile fabric, non-state actors that are at work with divisive agendas. Over the last few decades, ethnic clashes … Continue reading Manipur’s unrelenting violence
Jinnah’s Islamic Republic on verge of collapse
Lack of strong institutions in Pakistan, competing factional agendas, rampant corruption, Islamist terror, anti-India proclivity poses serious threat Rahul Pawa It’s a moment that will forever be etched in annals of history for chaos and audacity colliding in grim display. Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the country’s former Prime Minister was held … Continue reading Jinnah’s Islamic Republic on verge of collapse
Sceptre symbolizes cultural & civilizational unity
Dharmic rule is what Sengol signifies in New Parliament, its many notches above petty political bickering to score brownie points C.R.Kesavan On January 18, 1927, when the current Parliament building was inaugurated by Viceroy Lord Irwin, the ceremony was bereft of any vestige of Indian culture or “parampara”. In a stark but welcome contrast, when … Continue reading Sceptre symbolizes cultural & civilizational unity









