[Civil and human rights activist and Jesuit Priest Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ reflects on The World Day of the Poor] Hard facts About a month ago, on 15 October, the 2024 Global Hunger Index was released. India ranks 105 out of 127 countries;with a score of 27.3, India has a level of hunger that is serious. On […]
In a move that can be likened to a decisive opening gambit in a high-stakes chess game, the United States announced it will be giving the Philippines a hefty US$500 million to boost its military capabilities. This financial boost comes as Manila continues to face off against an increasingly assertive Beijing in the disputed South […]
[Cedric Prakash, in his latest opinion piece, reflects on the current happenings in the country- Editor] Don’t Forget the Emergency India will and should never forget that infamous night of 25/26 June 1975, when, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency declared all over the country. During that dark chapter of […]
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, you’re probably aware that it’s been quite hot. This summer, North India has been no exception, grappling with relentless heat waves that are becoming increasingly unbearable and life-threatening. From record-breaking temperatures to devastating impacts on daily life, the heat is no longer just a discomfort—it’s a clear sign of […]
In the scorching heat of a North Indian summer, delivery apps that make life easier for many of us are asking customers to offer their delivery workers a glass of water. It’s a small gesture for those rushing from home to home on e-bikes and cycles, ensuring we don’t have to step out of our […]
FRANKLY SPICY by EFFKAY India is in the throes of election fever, and as always, the rhetoric from our esteemed politicians is hotter than a Naga Bhoot Jolokia chili pepper. The Old Young Man and the Young Old Man and their team mates are at it, hammer and tongs The election pot is simmering, bubbling […]
In a turn of events that has left Indian markets bracing for impact, the recent tariff hikes by the United States on a multitude of Chinese imports have poised India to become the new destination for a deluge of Chinese goods. It appears that China, facing a sudden closure of a major market, is about […]
Bags of rice stocked wall-thick at the grain warehouses are what the nutrition warriors in Bihar are counting on to repel the onslaught of anaemia, which as recent figures indicate has gained the upper hand in recent times. A ‘workshop’ for media, organised last week in Patna, as part of an SBCC Campaign, revealed that […]
In the quiet lanes of J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru, resides a woman whose life story reads like a captivating movie script. At 72 years old, Dr. Prema Dhanraj, recently honored with the Padma Shri award, has transformed her personal tragedy into a mission of hope and healing for burn survivors who have lost all hope. Dr. […]
In the serene coastal state of Goa, where promises are often made with the warmth of the sun and the backdrop of lush landscapes, the stark reality of broken political promises has cast a shadow over the Panaji Smart City project. Industry leaders, once reluctant to challenge the establishment, have now found their voice amidst […]
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) successfully rescued nine children from the suspected human traffickers on the New Jalpaiguri – Amritsar Karma Bhoomi Express at Muzaffarpur station. The operation, instructed by Inspector Manish Kumar, took place on a Wednesday afternoon after an important tip-off. Two people involved in this act, one a teenager, have been caught and […]
The Nitish Kumar-Tejaswi Yadav duo initiated a big move to attract much needed investment into cash-strapped Bihar, with a two day event to attract big business to India’s third largest state. But has the under-developed state the required magnetism? Bihar is set for a two-day global investor meeting, Bihar Business Connect-2023, that took off in […]
