When the manliest of gods became a mother
Renuka Narayanan The people told their king, Mahendravarman the First, who built a temple to Shiva as Thayumanavar in Trichy. With the holy days of Vasant Navratri starting this week, I...
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Child custody row: Sagarika then, Dharna now
Brinda Karat Indeed, it is the government’s duty to care for the welfare of Indian citizens in other countries, more so a baby. Nikkhil Advani and Rani Mukherjee, with their film,...
UN Special Rapporteur Recommends India to Give UNHCR Unfettered Access to Refugees in Manipur and Mizoram
RAJKUMAR BOBICHAND The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situations of Human Rights in Myanmar recommends that India give the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) unfettered access to refugees...
Travel cultures and concepts of clean living
Bibek Debroy We take off footwear before entering the house. We don’t readily shake hands. We wash hands frequently. These are worth thinking about before we follow the American dream. I...
ADDICTION TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL-The time to stop is NOW !
Sanjoo Thangjam Chemically dependent person may exhibit many signs and symptoms in a variety of combinations. The problems or damages which may follow also occur in diverse combinations. The degree to...
In Nagaland, NDPP rises and NPF falls
Thangmoi Haokip and Biakthang Zou Introduction The 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly witnessed the voters sticking with the status quo. The BJP-NDPP retained power, winning 37 seats in the 60-member Nagaland Assembly....
International Women’s Day 2023 : Embracing Equity, Inclusion and the Digital Gender Gap
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality and prevent gender-based discrimination. The day also focuses on issues...
How cinema can play its part on the climate change stage
Ranjan Tandon A storyline focused on droughts and failed crops, it was a grim reminder of where we are headed. A closer look at our evolving relationship with the environment is...
G20 geopolitics and its many complexities
Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) The two G20 meetings in India reflected that the Ukraine war is unlikely to come to a quick end. Even if it does, a ceasefire...
‘Family’ in Indian family businesses is key to growth
Tulsi Jayakumar Family businesses will need to put their families in order, so that they can reap the benefits of an improving business environment and continue to contribute to the Indian...