Opinion
Pt. Vijay Shankar Mehta's column: Conduct should be such that it becomes a culture for children
The slogan of BSF is - First Line of Defense. This becomes the philosophy of sanskar for children. The first line of defence of children should now be a rite of passage. All the people who appear to be successful in the world are not by magic. They have reiterated efforts, persevered in decisions and worked with utmost dedication and diligence. These are the rites at this time. When our children are successful, the world will see their success, but will not be able to see the values behind it. We also don't have to give sanskars to children at home just by talking, explaining and explaining. T
Pro. Chetan Singh Solanki's column: We are consuming as many resources as 1.8 Earth on 1 Earth
The festival of Diwali concluded last month. This time India's festive sales reached a record ₹6.05 lakh crore, up 25% from the previous year. The markets were lit up and there were posters of sales everywhere. This time people bought a lot taking advantage of the GST cut. But was this a glimpse of a growing economy or a symptom of our worsening addiction to endless consumption on a finite planet? If our income is fixed, then our expenses should also be fixed, otherwise spending more than income makes us bankrupt. In the same way, if the size of our planet is fixed, all its resources are fix
Sanjay Kumar's column: What was the reason for more voting in Bihar this time?
Compared to 2020, there has been 10% more voting in Bihar this time. What does this increased turnout indicate? Is high turnout a sign of an anti-incumbency wave or a pro-incumbency wave? It has also raised another fundamental question: Who is contributing to the increased turnout? This second question is somewhat easier to answer, but not easier to answer the first. All parties are claiming that the increased voting goes to their advantage. But the results of elections in Bihar and other states show that there is hardly any correlation between voting and election results. There have been elec
N. Raghuraman's column: A 'power user' can replace you if not AI
For the past four months, C. Ramesh's boss would often stand behind his half cabin. He would keep an eye on Ramesh's computer and stand on the sidelines for several minutes and discuss something with him. Everyone wondered 'why are the bosses wasting time chasing a non-contributing employee who has done nothing for the department?' Ramesh's supervisor was instructed not to count his contribution in the monthly productivity spreadsheet, as he is doing some work for the top management. After lunch break and office, other employees tried to find out, but Ramesh remained silent. Gradually, colleag
Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain's column: Young and Gen-G voters are forging a new politics.
The adoption of inclusivity and policy-based politics by young voters in elections from New York to Virginia is challenging the cultural divide. When Zohran Mamdani won the election for mayor of New York City, it meant more than just a local election. There was a generational shift – from anger-based politics to inclusivity, empathy and good governance. This has signaled a new political energy. Gen-Gies and young millennials in the US are reshaping the election results. Reports show that they are more influenced by everyday issues—such as rent rates, student loans, stable wages and the cos
Rajdeep Sardesai's column: Why is Nitish Kumar still 'essential' for BJP?
Bihar is compulsive, Nitish Kumar is necessary' — this slogan I first heard outside the BJP office in 2017, when Nitish decided to switch sides 'countlessly' times. He left Lalu and rejoined the Narendra Modi-led BJP and became the Chief Minister of Bihar. This return was not driven by the sudden awakening of an old friendship, but by political expediency. Eight years later, not much has changed. The BJP has no special affection for Nitish, who challenged Modi's prime ministerial bid in 2013. But as the face of the NDA, he has no choice either. At the same time, at the last stage of his poli
N. Raghuraman's column: Do our children know what food scarcity means?
Have you heard of the "war sandwich"? If not, welcome to the class, which is attended by more than two million students from around the world. She begins her cooking class by showing you a blackened gas stove, indicating that the house is affected by poverty. But her open-hearted laugh covers all poverty. She doesn't have flour, so she uses ground biscuits. You may be wondering where to get the biscuits when there is no flour? These biscuits were distributed by the relief team for the war affected people and she was somehow able to raise something for herself! That's why she smiles shyly and i
N. Raghuraman's column: No need for a 'master plan' to fill the blank pages of life
It was the Navratri fair. The stalls of pani-puri were the most crowded, followed by the stalls of homemade pickles and bedsheet-pillow cases. But there was no one in that one stall, not even one. At first I thought he was too old and his luggage was also old-fashioned. He had something made from waste materials, promoting sustainability. Despite being a retired bank employee, he could not attract the attention of the people passing by. Probably never handled customers at the counter while at the bank. He waited patiently for someone to come and ask about his product. Then a girl of 12-14 year
Pawan K. Verma's column: How to get rid of money power and muscle power?
We may be the world's largest democracy, but we also have the highest number of criminals in politics. The reason for this nexus of strength and mandate is a system. What is the basis of this system? First, in the absence of well-functioning institutions, even a criminal with power, money, and influence seeks political legitimacy to gain security and expand his unscrupulous empire. Second, parties need huge sums of money for electoral contests and campaigns. In such a situation, they do not hesitate to choose a 'winning' candidate instead of a 'clean' one. Third, due to the failure of the syst
Virag Gupta's column: When will AI and internet be cracked down on in elections?
Till November 3, liquor worth Rs 42 crore, drugs worth Rs 24 crore, gold and silver worth Rs 5.8 crore and Rs 9.62 crore cash were seized in the Bihar elections. But there is no data on concerted action against the organised illegal use of social media, AI and deep-fakes. On the basis of AI alone, the value of Nvidia company has increased to $ 50 trillion, which is more than India's GDP. WhatsApp and UPI have closed the shop of Telegram, postcard, registered post, PCO and money order. But the so-called 'vigilant' surveillance of traditional media that has become irrelevant and the neglect of s
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