Opinion

The recent expulsion of ten individuals from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital marks a significant step in addressing the deep-rooted issues of harassment and misconduct that have plagued the institution. This decisive action comes in the wake of the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor on August 9, 2024, an […]

Frequent train disasters, often averted at the last moment, highlight a critical issue within the Indian Railways: mismanagement and miscommunication between departments. The recent incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli, where a loco pilot spotted a pile of soil dumped on the rail tracks, underscores the precarious nature of railway safety in India. This near-miss is […]

In a nation where corruption is a pervasive issue, the recent scandals involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are particularly disheartening. These agencies, tasked with upholding the law and rooting out corruption, have themselves been tainted by the very malfeasance they are meant to combat. This irony not only undermines […]

The recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has sparked significant controversy, particularly in India. The report, which accuses India of increasing abuses against religious minorities, has been dismissed by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs as biased and politically motivated. A critical aspect that has come under scrutiny is […]

As India celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (Clean India Mission), it is time to reflect on what has undoubtedly been one of the nation’s most significant achievements in the past decade. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014, this ambitious initiative aimed to address the long-standing issues of […]