Opinion

Childhood forms the canvas upon which our perceptions of divinity and empathy are painted, often guided by influential figures. For me, these figures were my grandfather and elder brother, embodying kindness and reverence for all life. My grandfather’s universal compassion nurtured my belief that every existence holds sacred value. Simultaneously, my brother’s empathy towards injured […]

A gentleman who used to be an editor asked me why I hadn’t written `an obit for 370’ after the Supreme Court’s orders. It’s frustrating to hear that sort of thing from well-informed people. For, of all the constitutional changes concerning Jammu and Kashmir, making Article 370 of India’s constitution non-operational was the least important. […]

The recent surge in terror activities in the Indian subcontinent and the region around has resulted in a huge loss of infrastructure and human resources. It has brought governments to stand still and struck terror in the minds of the masses. Among various causes, it can rightly be stated that the radicalization of youth via […]

The topic of abortion has been a longstanding and contentious issue in U.S. elections, often becoming a focal point in political debates. The debate primarily revolves around the legal and ethical aspects of abortion, including a woman’s right to choose versus the protection of fetal life. In the 2012 elections, it was Barack Obama and […]

In recent discussions surrounding the implementation of mandatory paid menstrual leave for women employees, Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani voiced her opposition, emphasising that menstruation is a natural aspect of life and should not be treated as a disability requiring special leave provisions. This comes in the wake of Spain becoming the […]