Brij Khandelwal

Brij Khandelwal is an Agra-based senior journalist.

It's fair, and indeed necessary, to question how the police operate, especially after the tragic deaths caused by a stampede in a high-tech city like Bangalore. It makes one wonder if IPS officers are even taught crowd management during their training.

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Agra, home to the iconic Taj Mahal and over two million residents, faces a water crisis of unprecedented proportions. The sacred Yamuna River, once the lifeblood of the city, now lies choked and poisoned, a victim of systemic neglect, unchecked urbanisation, and political indifference. 

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The long-awaited ferry or cruise service for tourists visiting Agra could soon become a reality. Backed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and championed by local activists, this ambitious proposal promises to transform Agra’s tourism scene while delivering economic and environmental benefits.

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How many tourists visit Ram Bagh, Etmad-ud-Daulah, Chini Ka Rauza, or Mehtab Bagh? Shouldn't the Tourism Department be concerned...

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According to data from the Ministry of Labour, India currently has over 16,000 registered trade unions, of which only 12 are at the national level. This number has declined by 20 per cent over the past decade, even as the country's workforce has surpassed 50 crore.

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For the past seven decades, a dangerous pattern has been observed. Western media consistently misrepresents India while portraying Pakistan and some Islamic regimes as innocent.

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