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UNGASS 2016: Nations Call For A Humane Approach To Drug Problem, But Is India...
In the recently concluded Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem, 2016, a shift towards a "humane solution" was mooted, emphasizing that the...
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We Are Losing Our Zen, And We're Grieving
Part-by-part and day-by-day our Zen is going away from us. Remember Maruti Zen, the oldest model? It's a 15-year-old car I got married to, after my husband bought it as a young adult with his father's...
View ArticleThe Saving Grace Of The Stanford Sex Assault Case
The first thing I noticed on my tour of Europe last week was the women. Not only were they drop-dead gorgeous, most of them -- from 16-year-olds to 66-year-olds -- could be seen strutting around in...
View ArticleThe Importance Of Preventive Healthcare In India
The healthcare industry in India is at a very important juncture. It is poised on the brink of a transformation, as it adopts new approaches, including technology, to help consumers manage their health...
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Book Excerpt | Operation Cactus: Mission Impossible in the Maldives
The eagle had landed. A flight of four hours and forty-four minutes from wheels up at Agra to the runway at Hulhule had safely touched down, within just sixteen hours of the first phone call being...
View ArticleThe Steady Downfall Of Doordarshan
A few days ago, I was changing TV channels and suddenly I came across good old Doordarshan. It made me nostalgic, as for more than 15 years we had no cable connection at home and DD was our only source...
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Indian Leaders Are Shocked By The Orlando Shooting, But Not By Homophobia
By Sukhdeep Singh In what is being described as the worst attack on US soil after 9/11, 49 people partying at a gay nightclub were massacred by a gun wielding man. Another 53 were left injured. The...
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Why We Need To Accept That Omar Mateen Was Not Just Another Muslim Terrorist
On 12 June 2016, an American citizen by the name of Omar Mateen unleashed terror on Orlando's most popular gay nightclub, Pulse, when he shot to death 49 innocent people in cold blood. With dozens of...
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The Various Wars Of Thomas Hardy
There were several interesting things that I did not know about Thomas Hardy when I went for a wander around Casterbridge -- Dorchester in southwest England, to you and me -- on his 176th birthday...
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Why Security Cooperation Is One Of The Most Promising Aspects Of India-US Ties
Security cooperation today includes both some of the most promising aspects of US-India ties. For anyone who worked on US-India relations before the big transformation took place at the end of the Cold...
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Savagery In The Name Of Civilization: The Slaughter Of Stray Dogs By Kolkata...
Image posted by Pooches N More on Facebook. By Debarati Ghosh Despite the facelift that the city has received of late, no amount of facades can hide this particular dark side of Kolkata. In the "posh"...
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How A Persecution Complex Underpins Pakistan's Foreign Policy (Part 1:...
Such is the frenzied state of lawmakers in Pakistan today that even a sneeze emanating from New Delhi is enough to upset the balance of power in South Asia. Whether it is news of India's new...
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5 Delightful New Attractions For Kids In Pune
By Smita Agrawal Omar Most parents I know in Pune often complain about how our city does not have as many awesome kid-friendly attractions as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Hyderabad do. While I agree to...
View Article1.4 Million Child Labourers In India Can't Even Write Their Name
The quest for profit drives businesses across the globe. Is profit not the legitimate purpose of business? The answer seems to be relative. Desperation for profit can manifest itself in many ways. It...
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'Calling Me Tarantino Of India Is Like Calling Tiger Shroff Bruce Lee Of India'
Anurag Kashyap is our Quentin Tarantino. A mercurial filmmaker with an irreverent, devil-may-care attitude. He's notorious for choosing subjects that are unlikely to appeal to authority. Like his crime...
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What Lies Ahead: How My Agnostic Self Got Hooked To The Magic Of Predictions
Few people know this about me, but I am an avowed horoscope addict. I'm the most irreligious person you'll ever meet -- well, maybe not the most, but I'm certainly quite strong in my faith about no...
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We're A Nation Of Criminals Under 377, And That's Bad For India's Image
Last night, I appeared on television for the nth time to talk about Section 377. I was literally speaking out in the dark, as we had one of our regular Goan monsoon power cuts; the shooting was done in...
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Resolving Islam's Conflict With Modernity
Before I begin, it is essential that I clarify my intent. I am neither a theologian nor a history scholar. So what follows is a friendly initiative to dialogue with like-minded individuals, without any...
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5 Signs That Your Business Could Be Heading For A Bust
Downturns are never instant. There will be many hints before the actual bust and being mindful of what these are can spare a business's life. Ironically, employees often catch on that a business is in...
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'People Like You And I Just Don't Become Teachers'
"Ten years ago, people were critiquing me for my choices, asking why I wasn't an engineer at Infosys or TCS," says Sathyanand Swaminathan, who began his career in the development sector more than a...
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