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India ready to take the lead in Quantum tech
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 07:17 PM IST
With the National Quantum Mission announcement, India is on the global quantum map. It is expected to be a dedicated mission towards use-case development and applications that will boost the efforts of QuEST and NM-ICPS quantum mission and take India a step closer towards achieving quantum readiness and hence also leadership in future.
Why the elevation of disabled advocate Moxa Kiran Thakker is important
Intrinsically, such appointments repudiate the theory that PwDs are not competent enough to discharge responsibilities.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 07:42 PM IST
Don’t privilege govt workers over others
Instead of reviewing the National Pension System, train government employees to understand finance, markets and how to plan for their retirements
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 06:58 PM IST
Border villages can help fight Chinese build-up
Under the Vibrant Villages Programme nearly 3,000 villages selected along the 3,400-km-long border are set to get better infrastructure facilities
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 06:49 PM IST
Pollscape | Lingayat support to BJP in Karnataka is a double-edged sword
The Lingayats appear to be caught between a quest for furthering their political interest and fidelity to their faith.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 04:53 PM IST
Congress needs Opposition unity now, more than ever
There are few such people, like Rahul Gandhi, in today’s politics who can apply indirect pressure on people’s representatives for the public good
Published on Apr 23, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Grassroots democracy needs urgent attention
India’s experiment with grassroots democracy, 30 years after the creation of local government institutions, highlights the dangers of overcentralisation.
Published on Apr 23, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Just Like That | Beyond 9 to 5: Notes on how a hobby can boost your career
Presidents and PMs — and yours truly — have long recognised the value of cultivating hobbies for growth. And a side bar on St Stephen's annual get-together
Published on Apr 23, 2023 03:07 PM IST
Basic structure is India’s pride and world’s envy
On the 50th anniversary of the Kesavananda Bharati judgment, it is time to appreciate how the doctrine brought together the best in advocacy, idealism
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 06:55 PM IST
Atiq’s killing raises troubling questions
We have to ensure this never happens again or our boast of being the world’s largest democracy. This is why justice Lokur’s questions matter.
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 06:53 PM IST
To bolster democracy, fortify key institutions
There are learned lawyers. So why don’t they arrest the deterioration of the courts? There are committed MPs. Why don’t they restore the dignity of Parliament?
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 06:59 PM IST
A gripping saga of presidency, politics
The book recounts how the PM ignored the President, and avoided briefing him on matters of State or seeking his advice
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 07:01 PM IST
Be India, by design
Design must be indigenous. It must be developed for local conditions. But it takes time to understand and appreciate good design
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 03:37 PM IST
Enduring lessons about India from a 70-yr-old classic
Do Bigha Zamin made a huge impact because it spoke about life not just in India but in all countries which stand on the cusp of agrarian and industrial choices
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 07:22 PM IST
My prayer to SC: Don’t exclude LGBTQ+ citizens
I may be part of the urban elite, but I am not a concept. I am a real person seeking equal protection under the law for my fundamental right to marry
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:47 PM IST
Rethink approaches to women students’ safety
Delhi University’s recent advisory marks a sharp contradiction from the enabling role that university campuses can play in terms of providing women with a relatively safe space away from the disciplining gaze of the family, moral policing by the community and demeaning sexism of society.
Mindful living for a greener future: Changing your mindset can save the planet
Discover the power of mindfulness and sustainable living in combating the climate crisis and creating a better future for all
Published on Apr 21, 2023 05:37 PM IST
Terms of Trade | Karnataka polls, a laboratory for Congress and BJP
Rahul Gandhi's OBC reservation remarks and exodus of party leaders from the saffron party indicate something larger is going in the southern state. An analysis
Published on Apr 21, 2023 02:48 PM IST
India’s re-emergence as a leader of global Buddhism
India’s keenness to propagate Buddhism is in keeping with its legacy as the fountainhead from which the teachings of the Buddha spread worldwide.
Published on Apr 20, 2023 06:50 PM IST
Same-sex marriage must be debated in Parliament
The issue of marriage concerns society, and society’s opinion on this issue cannot be excluded. The voice of society is best reflected in Parliament
Published on Apr 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST
Decoding UP’s nexus of crime and politics
The killing of Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf put the spotlight on the intersection of caste, community and politics in UP. Tackle the roots of the problem
Published on Apr 20, 2023 06:44 PM IST
India joins the big league in science
With the dawn of LIGO-India, the world can watch the sky and determine precisely where and when cosmic collisions happened
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 10:57 PM IST
New FTP holds promise but needs some tweaks
The new FTP does not fully recognise the remarkable opportunity that India is now presented with
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 07:15 PM IST
Publicity of court proceedings: The question of privacy and reputation
As the interplay of rights with technology and the resolve of SC to follow its mandate of publicity of court proceedings might result in a clash of judicial doctrines, a new balance must be found
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 03:57 PM IST
Scientifically Speaking | Sleeping bears may lead to fewer blood clots in people
Scientists have discovered that brown bears, who don't suffer from blood clots during hibernation, may hold the key to preventing them in humans.
Published on Apr 19, 2023 02:29 PM IST
Anti-India prejudice must be called out
The western media’s abandonment of objectivity in the pursuit of a preset narrative and the cognitive dissonance in ignoring India’s progress is galling
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 08:12 PM IST
India must embrace techno-globalism
Recent developments demonstrate the merits of promoting cross-border and cross-sectoral flows of science and technology
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 08:02 PM IST
Bangladesh is veering towards a crisis. How can it correct course?
Hasina’s outburst against Prothom Alo and the US, then, is a serious problem.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 07:58 PM IST
Distantly Close | A history lesson from past coalitions
Amid talks of Opposition unity, it'll do us well to remember that political fronts take time maturing. Their best chance is in straight contests with BJP
Published on Apr 18, 2023 06:14 PM IST
Marriage equality around the world
34 countries recognise marriage equality – of them, 23 have legalised marriages through legislation, while 10 legalised marriages through court decisions.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 03:32 PM IST
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