I Feel Your Presence
A verse in memory of a loved one, by Ritambhara, in Different Truths. I feel your presence, no matter where I am I feel your presence, no matter what...
Fifty Years after May Revolt, France is Boiling Again: Formation of a Popular Front is on Agenda
Millions of people across France are reliving these momentous events of half a century ago in the most appropriate way: by downing tools and taking to the streets. Once...
174 Children Go Missing in India Every Day, Half of Them Remain Untraced
The data released by MHA suggests that more than half of all missing children in the country are concentrated in just five states, namely West Bengal, Delhi UT, Madhya...
When Economics Morphs into Politics and Diplomacy: Trump Policies Bring Exalted Status to Russia
Sochi and St Petersburg have become, in a way, the centre of the world this week. Leaders from across the world are converging on to the two hotspots, seeking...
Taste of Victory in Karnataka Emboldens Mayawati: BSP Leader Blames Congress for Damaging Campaign
Mayawati hopes that after winning one assembly seat out of 17 seats it contested in Karnataka in alliance with JD(S), BSP will be able to bargain hard with Congress...
Supreme Court Trust Deficit Deepens Further
The trust deficit between the two ‘camps’ of the Supreme Court got further institutionalised last week, with curious things happening on a petition challenging the decision of Vice President...
PM Not Confident of Victory in Karnataka: Outcome on May 15 to Impact Lok Sabha Poll
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP President Amit Shah came to personal levels, calling Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi names. Corruption charges, substantiated or unsubstantiated, were...
Watch Out for Black Hat Cyber Hackers
Reetwika tells us about the four different hacking hat colours – White, Blue, Grey and Black; each colour signifies the degree of ethical breach attached to the committed actions....
An Inward Journey to Bodh Gaya: An Awakening of the Self
The Buddhist temples built by many South Asian countries here are unique for pervasive tranquillity that penetrates even the heart of an atheist. The silence is so deep that...
The Abode of Peace: A Nest Formed in the Universe
Badly in need of funds for his ashram, Tagore sought donations from abroad notably England and was dismayed to encounter the cool British snub. This was a fallout of...