Opinion
Development, Democracy and the Citizen Who Feels Forgotten
For years, Indians have been told that the nation is progressing at an unprecedented pace. New highways are built, airports are inaugurated, skylines are transformed, and record-breaking economic achievements dominate political speeches. Development has become the most celebrated word in public life. Yet, beyond the advertisements, slogans, and televised celebrations, there is another India quietly asking a simple question: Development for whom? The ordinary citizen does not measure progress through government campaigns or corporate presentations. Progress is measured by the quality o
N. Raghuraman's column: How can you become 'unforgettable' in people's minds?
Who can take inspiration from Nishadraj Guha mentioned in the Ramayana, who made people cross the river without any expectation? In modern times, it is not necessary to become a sailor like Guh. They can also build bridges. If they do this, they not only transport people from one bank of the river to the other, but also transport the farmer's produce to the nearest market so that he can support the family, a student can go to the school in the next village and a pregnant woman can get better medical care. This is what Padma Shri Girish Bhardwaj did. In 1989, the people of his birthplace Aletti
Shashi Tharoor's column: One-sided understanding may not work on today's India
Last month, Narendra Modi became the country's longest-serving elected prime minister. He surpassed the hero of the freedom struggle, Jawaharlal Nehru, who had served in office for 4,398 days after the first general election. However, Nehru had led India for five years before that and Indira Gandhi also served as Prime Minister for the longest time overall, but not consecutively. Modi undoubtedly falls into his category as one of the three most influential leaders of independent India. Modi has already led India's deepest realignment since 1947, due to which we have seen dazzling progress in e
N. Raghuraman's column: 'Weekend economy' may attract more attention in the future
I know chefs who stay home on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, they go to different places during the day and do research and reach the restaurant in the evening, so that they can serve the customers who come in between the week. Then work late into the night from Thursday to Sunday. For a long time, restaurants in south Mumbai and small outlets in areas like Dadar have been open only four nights a week. This makes customers eager and demand always outstrip supply. This is because entrepreneurs have sensed the shopping trend of Mumbaikars, who spend more on weekends or around the weekend.
Dr. Chandrakant Laharia's column: Who takes care of the children when parents go to work?
A crying child in daycare does not scold, but asks for affection. He needs a voice, a gentle touch, a lap, a toy, or even a song. The news from Bengaluru shattered this trust. According to reports, videos from Capgemini's daycare at the Brookfield campus showed cruelties such as locking children up to the age of two in bathrooms and hitting them with a toilet jet. Five caregivers were booked and now the centre has been closed. It did not happen in an irregular crèche, but in the corporate premises of India's tech capital. Such centres assure parents that the child is safe, now you do the work
Pt. Vijay Shankar Mehta's column: Make it a habit to forgive the new generation
In the business world, those who are less experienced and older, they complain that the new generation's working style is troubling. People change jobs like peeling peanuts. People have the same complaint from this generation at home. However, it is not the fault of this generation in all this. The whole nature has either changed or we have changed. In such a situation, it is not possible to have children in the same way as old people. When we are dealing with these children, pay attention to a few words. Naaz-Nakre: One of the meanings of Naaz is pride and pampering. Tantrums mean stubbornnes
Jean Drez's column: 99% of the population's problems can be solved by the 1% "super-rich"
Recently, the Paris-based World Inequality Lab released an important report, called the Global Justice Report. The World Inequality Lab is a research group led by eminent economist Thomas Piketty. The report talks about tackling two serious crises facing the world today – climate change and economic inequality. Climate change is a serious threat to our very existence. The Earth is getting warmer every year. The Earth's temperature has risen by 1.5 degrees compared to before the Industrial Revolution. At the current pace of warming, it could soon reach 3 degrees. In some areas, the temperatur
Pt. Vijay Shankar Mehta's column: Yoga is capable of turning loneliness into solitude
Loneliness and fear of the future are haunting young people in the corporate world and elders in the family. This is also reflected on the faces of those who have earned a lot of happiness and wealth in the world of jobs, business. And loneliness descended into the lives of the elders in the family so much that old age began to feel like a great pain. In the language of the world, there is a word 'social capital'. Think of it this way that when people meet each other, trust each other, spend time together, that invisible power is called social capital. There is a lot of development in many are
N. Raghuraman's column: Giving less money is not like saving, but investing in mediocre things
A few months ago, we hired a house-help, as the first one shifted to another city after marriage. The new employees were in a difficult situation and were in dire need of a job. We first explained the responsibilities to them and then asked how much salary they would take. We were surprised to hear their price. We understood that her financial situation was too bad for her to bargain. Since we knew that one way or the other they would know the salary of the previous employee, we said that you will get the same salary as the previous employee. Hearing this, his happiness knew no bounds. Since s
Pt. Vijay Shankar Mehta's column: Keep seeing God, it makes the eyes successful
The one whose tears have dried up cannot perform devotion. Recently, I met an ophthalmologist and he said tears are eye medicine. But as you age, there is a dryness in the eyes. Some life experiences even dry up tears in the eyes. Therefore, older people should be extremely careful with the eyes. Do two things. One is what Kakbhushundi ji told Garuda ji - Nij Prabhu Badan Nihari Nihari, Lochan Sufal Karun Urgari. Garuda ji, by looking at the face of my Lord, I make my eyes successful. Therefore, you should continue to see God, through which your eyes become successful. And secondly, if you kee
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