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Dying Before Knowing!

India, June 9 -- Many years ago, while writing for the Asian Age, a paper that MJ Akbar owned, he wrote me a line I've never forgotten. "Never criticise anyone immediately after a tragedy." A rare bit... Read More


Education Must Become India's Greatest National Priority

India, June 9 -- India stands at a crossroads where today's decisions will determine whether the next generation inherits opportunities or struggles. Education emerges as our most powerful transformat... Read More


Who is Greater?

India, June 9 -- When Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam at the US Open in 2023, that terrific trio of tennis experts - Sania Mirza, Somdev Devvarman and Purav Raja - were unequivocal in pronounci... Read More


Who Should Control the Mahabodhi Temple?

India, June 9 -- The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, near Patna, holds great significance for followers of Buddhism, as it is believed that Lord Gautama Buddha attained Nirvana here. This temple has bee... Read More


Please Mind Your Language!

India, June 9 -- Although Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, widely acclaimed as the architect of modern India, had a nuanced view of language and the formation of states, he nonetheless recognised the importa... Read More


Journalists Tortured by MP Police Flee to Delhi

India, June 9 -- Following physical attacks by the Bhind District police, two journalists have left Madhya Pradesh and taken refuge in Delhi and have moved the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court o... Read More


A Tale of Two Soldiers One Gets "Diksha," Other Disgrace

India, June 9 -- A week ago, the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, visited Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya at his Ashram at Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh. He was in his uniform. The Swami clai... Read More


India's Transition from Climate Consciousness to Climate Sensitive Practices

India, June 9 -- Climate consciousness among Indians is certainly growing, but we tend to view climate change as a potential, rather than an imminent, threat, which invites immediate behavioural chang... Read More


Cries for Environmental Justice

India, June 9 -- It is 'World Environment Day' once again! Everywhere one witnesses a flurry of 'activities.' There is the usual jostle to plant saplings, the plethora of long, boring speeches on the ... Read More


Too Much Rain!

India, June 2 -- There's a sloshing sound in my shoes, and it isn't spiritual joy. It's water. Rainwater. Precious, holy, long-prayed-for, utterly annoying rainwater. And as I squish my way across the... Read More