Sri Lanka: Quest for reconciliation
Interestingly, in post-conflict nations, many feel truth commissions and reconciliation processes haven't effectively addressed systemic issues Appointing toothless commissions to investigate alleged crimes and conduct fact-finding is a recurring issue, with some commissions genuinely seeking the truth to implement comprehensive measures preventing recurrence, while others merely aim to buy time and...
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The Vedic way of predicting weather and its anomalies
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Divided they stand
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The evolving landscape of philanthropy
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Preserve and cherish the colours of the Aryan Valley
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India and Russia get close; the US frowns
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The second Nakba: Palestinians are paying the price
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Restive region
Bloodshed and unrest in West Asia are not a good omen for world peace The worst fears about the war spilling over in West Asia are coming true. The region is always simmering, marked by conflicts, regional power struggles and religion-related intricacies. The politically unstable land is now a virtual warzone...
CPI-M rule: The untold Kerala story
The Communist rule in Kerala is a comedy of errors. While State welfare takes a backseat, the kith and kin of leaders enjoy plum posts Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the USA (1981-1989) was well known for his sense of humor and innocent observations about global affairs. One of his pastimes...
Constitutional powers of courts vis-à-vis CBI investigations
The CBI investigation can only be ordered by the Central Government, the Supreme Court and the High Courts; this does not violate the federal structure of the Constitution Irrespective of the facts whether the CBI investigation is appropriate in a particular case or not people of the country have much reliance...
Are you looking for real happiness?
We all want to be happy but often mistake pleasures for happiness Let us understand what pleasures are. They are obtained mainly through contact between our senses and their objects. Our senses are always looking for pleasures like eating, seeing, hearing, talking, etc. The next higher level is through our minds....
Channelise youth for a better tomorrow
Half of the world's population is now under the age of 25. This is the largest youth generation to ever exist; imagine what the world would be if they were channelised India's Parliament witnessed chaotic scenes on December 13, 2023, when two men intruded into the chamber, shouting slogans and spraying...
Green buildings for better air quality & lean power bills
Switch to green buildings as they improve indoor air quality and also reduce energy consumption With the plummeting Air Quality Index at the onset of winter, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) remains a pressing matter as it can severely impact the health of the occupants. Where pollution is engulfing the country,...
The bill pill
New guidelines for ICU admissions aim to curb inflated bills and ensure ethical treatment In welcome relief to millions of people who get duped by unscrupulous hospitals, the Government has finally woken up to certain malpractices and issued guidelines for ICU admissions. It is common knowledge that many private hospitals overcharge...
