We salute those physicians who honour the Hippocratic Oath, place patient welfare above all, and truly uphold the promise of ‘no harm’. Indian doctors are respected across the globe. Most are dedicated professionals who serve with compassion and uphold ethical and humanistic traditions. However, the growing number of unethical practitioners in the country is cause for serious concern.

Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, has long been a key contributor to India’s potato production, accounting for 27 per cent of Uttar Pradesh’s total output. Yet, despite its agricultural significance, local farmers have struggled with low profits, seed shortages, and post-harvest losses. Now, a breakthrough promises to transform the region’s potato industry—the approval of the International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre in Singna village. 

When Donald Trump sat down for lunch with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir in the White House Cabinet Room, the menu featured more than just sandwiches. On the table was ‘nuclear peace pudding’ and a spicy chutney of covert strategies against Iran. Trump pretended to thank Munir for averting an India-Pakistan war, but the real dish was America’s dream of setting up military bases in Pakistan...

Ten years ago, grand declarations echoed through the corridors of power—Ganga would be purified, India would be made clean, and a hundred cities would be transformed into smart hubs. The public clapped, and hope swelled. But as the curtain lifts on ground realities, the chasm between dream and delivery is more glaring than ever.

Political science textbooks state that the foundation of democracy rests on the principle of ‘equality before the law’. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution also affirms this. Still, in reality, this principle is trampled upon by those who pretend to be the ‘guardians’ of justice and governance—judges, governors, politicians, bureaucrats. These individuals manipulate the law to their advantage because they enjoy special privileges.

As Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath's tenure has established him as a significant pillar of the Bharatiya Janata Party, sparking speculation about his potential to succeed Narendra Modi...