Opinion

2024 Mandate is loud: Prime Minister Modi listening?

Now that the Modi government has put itself in the saddle again, with the help of the coalition partners of the NDA this time, it may seem ‘all is well that ends well’. The opposition, INDI alliance, is gloating about how the Indian electorate brought Prime Minister Narendra Modi down from the high horse of […]

Naveen Patnaik’s fall: How the BJP seized power in Odisha

The BJP’s victory in Odisha is more than just a numerical win; it symbolises a seismic shift in power dynamics, ending a 24-year reign under Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik. With 78 out of 147 assembly seats and 20 out of 21 Lok Sabha seats, the BJP’s ascendancy underscores its growing clout and strategic prowess in navigating complex electoral terrains.

The fall of saffron: Ayodhya’s political upset

‘Jo Ram ko laye hain, hum unko layenge’ slogan back fired on the saffron nationalists in Ayodhya. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Awadhesh Prasad of Samajwadi Party emerged victorious by 54,500 votes over sitting Bhartiya Janta Party’s MP Lallu Singh. 

The Great Hindu Intellectualism

There was a time when Hindus were leading the world in science. Many people will challenge this assertion, but here is what the prominent medieval Muslim Arab scholar Sa’id ibn Ahmad al-Andalusi (1029-1070 ) wrote in his book Tabaqat al-‘umam, the earliest book on the history of science: “The first people in the world to […]

Our comfort, our crisis: How modern conveniences are heating up our planet

We often talk about sustainability and environmental protection, but our actions frequently contradict these ideals. When we engage in intrapersonal communication to understand the scenario, can we honestly say we've contributed positively?