What has happened to our political leaders? Democracy demands questions, arguments and accountability. Governments must face scrutiny, and opposition parties must challenge those in power.
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What has happened to our political leaders? Democracy demands questions, arguments and accountability. Governments must face scrutiny, and opposition parties must challenge those in power.
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In Bollywood films, faith in God is often expressed through prayers, devotional songs and surrender. Yet there are scenes in which heroes do not bow before their deity but instead question him. They want to know the reasons behind their suffering, seek answers for the injustices they have endured, and sometimes even hold God accountable through their reproaches. Two such scenes stand out in Hindi cinema. One is Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic “Aaj Khush To Bahut Hoge Tum…” scene in 'Deewaar', and the other is the song “Hey Shivshankar…” picturised on Girish Karnad in 'Sur Sangam'. The two scenes are presented in entirely different styles, but both convey a sense of grievance against Lord Shiva.
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With no visible wave of public anger and the opposition struggling to find a winning issue, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister appears firmly in the saddle. His supporters credit him with better law and order, stronger infrastructure and a more decisive style of governance. But after ten years in power, can Yogi turn this advantage into a third consecutive BJP victory in 2027? Or will anti-incumbency, unemployment and unmet expectations upset the political equation?
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Indian airports have achieved something remarkable. They have turned ordinary citizens into temporary aristocrats or nawabs.
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The battle for Uttar Pradesh has begun, even though the election is still months away. Tickets are being chased, alliances are being stitched together, and political camps are already measuring their strength. BJP leaders are saying with confidence, “Let our work speak.”
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Scientists have uncovered a pivotal mechanism that explains why the matter around rapidly spinning black holes, known as an accretion disk, may emit X-rays that oscillate rapidly.
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They promised to change the country. Yet the streets show the same scene: red lights ahead, wailing sirens behind. Ordinary people sweat in traffic while leaders’ convoys slice through, no longer kings on elephants but rulers in SUV caravans.
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Separations after age 50 can bring relief, particularly for men when the relationship has been burdensome, finds new research by the University of Cologne.
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Hidden hunger remains a major nutritional challenge despite adequate calorie intake in many populations. Biofortified crops are being developed to improve the intake of essential vitamins and minerals through daily food consumption.
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Jio Platforms Ltd, which is preparing to add a new chapter to the history of the Indian stock market, has already attracted investors' attention with its Initial Public Offering. Positioned as the country's largest-ever public issue, the IPO received an overwhelming response from institutional investors. The biggest question now is whether the enthusiasm witnessed during the subscription process will continue when the shares are listed on the stock exchange. Investors are also keen to know how much they could potentially gain from their investments.
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भारत में भाषा केवल बोली नहीं जाती है बल्कि यह यहां छाती ठोककर चलती है। झंडा बन जाती है। राजनीति बन जाती है और कभी-कभी बारूद भी।
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एक ही दिन भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था की दो ऐसी तस्वीरें सामने आई हैं, जो विकास और आर्थिक विषमता के बीच मौजूद गहरी खाई पर सोचने को मजबूर करती हैं। देश का सबसे बड़ा आईपीओ जियो प्लेटफॉर्म्स शेयर बाजार में दस्तक…
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Makhana, or fox nut, has emerged as a fast-growing agri-food product in India. This is due to its nutritional value, rising health awareness, and increasing global demand.
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