Orchestrated Campaign Against Agnipath Lacks CredibilityAgnipath is undoubtedly an innovative, radical and highly overdue reform. In addition to the services, the society and the country will benefit when Agniveers return after completing their tenure...
Agnipath: A Transformative Scheme of Epic MagnitudeFor Agniveers, enormous employment opportunities will open up. They will be much sought after, both by the public and the private sector enterprises, who will consider it a matter of pride and honour to have Agniveers on their rolls...
NGOs and Foreign DonationsUnder the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), NGOs can receive foreign donations only after obtaining necessary licence. Section 11 of FCRA 2010 prescribes that no person, save as otherwise provided in the Act, shall accept foreign contribution ..
West Bengal Needs SurgeryWest Bengal, located in the Eastern part of the country, is a strategically important state as it borders three neighbouring countries – Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. It covers an area of 34,267 square km and ranks 13th in the country area-wise...
Secularism: Follow the Army WayMany wonder as to how the army maintains its cohesion and unity despite the fact that it is ubiquitous and draws soldiers from all segments of the society. When told that Indian soldiers are very religious by nature, they find the dichotomy to be ..
India’s Higher Judiciary: Collegium System Breeds ArroganceIt is only in India that the highest court grants unsolicited bail to an accused of financial misdemeanours to carry out election campaigning. A woman activist is granted bail late in the evening by constituting two benches. Look at the wilful humiliation ..
Kashmir: A Shark-Infested Heaven on EarthAll reputed tour operators issue an advisory to the Kashmir-bound tourists to caution them, "Be very careful while negotiating. Be very clear and certain what you commit and what they commit. Do not get into arguments with them, they can be rude ..
Ruination of Ukraine is Complete: Yet Another Feather in the US CapThe US withdrew from Afghanistan in utter disgrace in August 2021. As its military could not stay ‘unoccupied’ for long, a new enemy had to be found and a new front opened. Ukraine had already been identified as a prospective sacrificial goat, and ..
Activism: A Lucrative and Potent OccupationSweden’s Greta Thunberg is world’s leading environmental activist. In August 2018, at the age of 15, she skipped school and protested outside the Swedish parliament for more action against climate change. She attracted media attention and soon acquired ..
A Nation’s Duty towards its SoldiersAll great nations are distinguished by the esteem in which they hold their military. Many are of the view that the secret of the British success lies in the fact that it always values its soldiers, unlike most countries who forget them the day the ..
Higher Judiciary: Time to Redeem the Lost Standingndia can never thrive as a vibrant democracy if the higher judiciary is seen to be failing the country. Therefore, it is time that the judiciary undertakes some radical measures to redeem its standing...