Opinion

In recent years, India has become a battleground for various forces to shape its narrative and influence its direction. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) claim to promote human rights and social justice, but often serve as pawns in a larger geopolitical game. Among these, Access Now stands out as a platform fuelled by significant funding from global […]

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has imposed a comprehensive ban on the use of firecrackers, including the use of “green crackers,” until January 1, 2024. This ban has been introduced more than a month ahead of the Diwali festival, which is scheduled to occur on November 12, 2023. To ensure strict enforcement of the […]

Islamophobia Awareness Month is an annual event that takes place in November in the United States and Canada. The campaign was initiated by the Muslim advocacy groups in the US in 2012. The stated objective of the campaign was to increase awareness of “Islamophobia” and promote religious tolerance. The Muslim advocacy groups are a part […]

Every year, as autumn sets in, a thick blanket of smog reaches the northern regions of India, causing a shadow on the lives of millions. The culprits behind this annual environmental disaster are the burning fields of Haryana and Punjab, where farmers, desperate to prepare their land for the next crop, ignite stubble and inadvertently […]

As the 2024 GOP presidential primaries continue to unfold, the third debate in California in September is poised to give some direction to a unique race where the front-runner will give it a miss. While former President Donald Trump, who currently leads the polls, has chosen not to join his fellow contenders on the debate […]