The Supreme Court finally struck down the government’s electoral bond scheme last week. It’s a landmark judgment in favour of transparency to the voters. It’s a victory for the people’s act – Right to Information (RTI). But will its removal really reduce corruption – the reason why it wa...
Lord Shiva wedded mother Parvati on the fourteenth day of a dark fortnight in the month of Falgoon. The marriage was at night. So, it is called Mahashivaratri. It is the marriage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Maa Uma (Parvati).Parvati performed years of tapasya (Sadhna) to have Shiva as her husband....
Malaysia, renowned for its diverse cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes, beckons travelers with a rich tapestry of experiences. From bustling cities and vibrant street markets to pristine beaches and lush rainforests, Malaysia offers a captivating blend of tradition and modernity for ev...
Banda Singh Bahadur (Childhood: Lachhman Dev; lifetime: 1670-1716 AD), a great warrior, a true Sikh and a distinguished Khalsa commander, was born on October 27, 1670 AD to Ramdev, a poor farmer of Rajauri, Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir). His mother’s name was Sulakhani Devi.Lachhman Dev, who was inte...
The passing of a nonagenarian is not widely mourned, but his friends, admirers and juniors felt that at 95 Fali S Nariman was gone too soon. The thinking of a generation of lawyers was shaped by the way this great counsel argued his cases as well as the issues he championed.The legal landscape, shap...
Education, which is imbued by values and inspires one to indulge in righteous acts –Sadachar, can be the true Shiksha according to its basic spirit. Such education can get one realize his responsibilities towards the humanity; thus, to pave the way to Vishwa-Shanti –world peace. Hence, a to...
“The Indian economy has witnessed profound positive transformation in the last ten years. The people of India are looking ahead to the future with hope and optimism” was how FM Sitharaman opened her interim Budget speech for 2024-25.The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 repor...
IntroductionA Noteworthy Interim Budget PresentationOn February 1, the Union Finance Minister unveiled the fifth budget of Modi Government 2.0. Despite being an interim budget, the enthusiasm displayed by the ruling party MPs indicated its significance. Over the years, the gap between interim and fu...
The interest rate setting committee known as Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) comprising six members (with three official and three independent, external members) and chaired by Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held its last of the six bimonthly meetings for the FY 2023-24 on 6-8 February. The p...
