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Air accident The accident to an Air India flight, from Ahmedabad to the United Kingdom, is shocking. We pray for the souls who were on board the plane and wish their families strength and courage. Though the investigation into the crash may take some time, airlines in India should ensure that there are no compromises … Read more
‘The government is increasingly focused on augmenting the public transport system to meet the urban mobility challenge’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Among the various aspects of Viksit Bharat by 2047, an urbanised India is sure to be a principal one as it is expected that urban India will be the engine of growth in … Read more
When the then South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in December 2024, his objective was to bypass the opposition-controlled National Assembly and rule with the support of the military. He had also planned to arrest opposition politicians, including Lee Jae-myung, the head of the Democratic Party, his bête noire. But the move … Read more
At the end of the day, it was not the big fight between nations, but a case brought by five small U.S. businesses that presented the biggest challenge yet, to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Tariffs are the substance of laws and regulations formulated after highly rigorous trade negotiations. The binding of tariffs through … Read more
The digital transformation has reshaped nearly every industry, and education is no exception. Much like how music, television, and communication have moved to on-demand formats, education is undergoing its own decentralization. What was once viewed as the definitive route to career success, traditional degrees are now being re-evaluated for their time, cost, and long-term value. … Read more
“The (Kerala) Raj Bhavan’s version depicted Bharat Mata sitting on a lion and holding a saffron flag, which resembled the flag of the RSS. In the backdrop of the painting was a map — and it was certainly not the map of the Indian Republic”. Photo: rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in Recently, an unexpected and unwarranted controversy erupted in … Read more
PMK founder S. Ramadoss addresses PMK cadre at a meeting in Salem with his son Anbumani Ramadoss sitting next to him. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu In 2011, during the run-up to the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader S. Ramadoss visited DMK leader M. Karunanidhi at his Gopalapuram residence to … Read more
Ten years after he last visited Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Kananaskis, Alberta, as a special invitee to the G-7 summit outreach (June 15-17), with some hopes that the invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney will give the two countries a chance to reset bilateral ties. Mr. Carney’s call to Mr. Modi … Read more
Report on population The report by the United Nations Population Fund estimating India’s population to have hit the 146.39 crore mark is alarming (Page 1, June 11). We face a ticking time bomb. At a time when poverty, inequality and unemployment levels have gone up, there is a dire need to arrest population growth on … Read more
Every year, June 12 is observed as World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO). In an attempt to draw the attention of the world on the issue of child labour, the day brings together governments, employers and workers’ organisations as well as civil society to work towards … Read more