Three decades after the Supreme Court intervention which led to a series of restrictions, the question still doing rounds is whether the 17th-century monument of love has finally been insulated from the hazards of environmental pollution.

The States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which reshaped India's political landscape based on linguistic lines, has left a complex and divisive legacy that continues to resonate to this day. The initial drive to reorganize states based on languages was intended to promote cultural identity and administrative efficiency.

India's pervasive VIP culture is a stark reminder of the country's undemocratic and feudal mindset. This elitist phenomenon, which perpetuates the notion that some individuals are more equal than others, is a blatant negation of the rule of law and socialist values. It's a humiliating spectacle that reinforces class bias, promotes gaps, and widens differences between the haves and have-nots.

India's food security initiatives have long relied on the free distribution of grains and cereals to approximately 80 crore citizens. However, this approach has its limitations. It's time to consider a more effective and sustainable solution: distributing prepared meals through a network of cloud kitchens. This innovative approach offers numerous benefits, from providing immediate nourishment to promoting hygiene and reducing waste.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to Poland and Ukraine have perplexed foreign policy experts, who view India's diplomatic balancing act as a strategy to depolarize the world, guided by the “country's interests first" philosophy of his government.

The recent denial of a visa to Yogi Raj, a renowned sculptor from Karnataka, by the American government has sparked widespread outrage and disappointment.