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Jan Suraaj party chief Prashant Kishor with supporters during ‘Vidhan Sabha march’, highlighting alleged failures of the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, in Patna, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Last year, Prashant Kishor transitioned from his consultant role into the dynamic arena of electoral politics. With Bihar going to the polls in October, … Read more
The key objective of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is the protection of children, but over the past few years, courts around the country and rights activists have called for some exemptions. Noticing a trend that adolescents, above 15 years but under 18, in voluntary relationships and having consensual sex … Read more
The world and Gaza It is unfortunate that the world does not seem to be moved by the fact that people of Gaza are facing acute starvation as a result of a genocidal war. Words such as ‘humanity’, ‘conscience’, ‘empathy’ and ‘altruism’ ring hollow in the context of collective global inaction. Aid airdrops without lifting … Read more
On July 3, 2025, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) government, representing the culmination of Russia’s recent overtures toward the Taliban. This followed the decision to upgrade diplomatic ties and officially accredit the Taliban’s new ambassador, Gul Hassan, to Moscow. Now that the IEA flag is flying … Read more
France’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood, in September, reflects President Emmanuel Macron’s deep frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing war on Gaza, as well as his willingness to adopt a more pro-active and constructive approach towards finding a durable solution. Of the 193 members of the UN, 147, including India, China … Read more
Doctor-led innovation would ensure that new technologies are not only groundbreaking but also clinically applicable. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto The world of medicine is evolving at an unprecedented pace, fuelled by advancements in artificial intelligence, digital health, and personalised medicine. However, despite the transformative changes, medical professionals often find themselves on the periphery of … Read more
It is fundamental that unless a person is a citizen of India he cannot be an elector. Consequently, he cannot become a legislator also. Therefore, it is very surprising that some seasoned politicians have raised objections to the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar (where Assembly elections are … Read more
Over 90% of films, in their relentless pursuit of the “1,000-crore club”, have veered sharply into the realm of fantasy. | Photo Credit: SREEJITH R. KUMAR Art serves as a vibrant mirror to society, capturing the essence of human existence across time. It’s a living document, meticulously detailing everything from our behaviours — the good, … Read more
Sweetened cold water was served to the village folk going to annual fairs in June. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Summer has played truant in many parts of northern India this year. In the first week of June, the mountain ranges of Dhauladhar that landscape Dharamshala received a good amount of snow, injecting a chill … Read more
Stray dogs come in batches, bark, snipe, and leave. | Photo Credit: Getty Images After the charm and quiet of Chandigarh, Mumbai seemed to me sheer madness. Looking out of the 18th floor flat, I made out everything below to be rows of ants crawling out in all directions — why all this rush and … Read more