D.C. PATHAK
IANS | November 14
All viable concepts tend to extend their areas of application by bringing in the human society at large in their purview.
Pareto's thesis that 'there are a signific
ASAD MIRZA
IANS | November 14
It seems as if the biggest bastion of democracy in the world will continue to be marred by unpredictable changes. The latest in the series could stem from the setback suffered
Mumbai, November 14 (IANS) With the country's commercial capital listed among 12 coastal cities that would face the onslaught of global warming coupled with rising sea-levels, several parts of south Mumbai
SANDEEP BAMZAI
IANS | November 13
"I do not consider myself an outsider in any State. The whole of India is my home and I claim the right to go to any part. I am not sorry for what has happened. If it
SANDEEP BAMZAI
IANS | November 13
Protected by British power, the rulers of princely states neglected their subjects; they not only collected rent, but also various illegal levies and subjected people to fo
Guwahati/Agartala, November 12 (IANS) While the effects of climate change are far-reaching across the world, Indias northeast region comprising eight states, would also bear the brunt in the near future despite
VIKAS DATTA
IANS | November 8
We live in strange times -- technology has brought the world as close as it can get, physically and virtually. At the same time, the concept of globalisation is getting di
ASAD MIRZA
IANS | November 7
The apparent bonhomie between Iran and Russia, two ideologically opposed powers, seems rather surprising. But the reality of wider strategic gains can make one eschew ideology.
New Delhi, November 6 (IANS) Acclaimed film actress and director Nandita Das, who is always passionate about women's welfare and gender equality, is no stranger to tackling difficult issues that are often m
Washington, November 5 (IANS) The party in control of the White House is historically known to lose the US congressional midterm elections in the incumbent President"s first term.
President Barack Obama
New Delhi, November 4 (IANS) Against a backdrop of weather extremes and geopolitical crises, two upcoming UN summits -- the climate change conference in Egypt and the biodiversity summit in Canada to which Indi
New Delhi, November 3 (IANS): China's recently concluded 20th Party Congress has revealed that the Indian security establishment may have a five-year window to build capability and permanently deter a war w
New Delhi, November 1 (IANSlife) 'In the light' art event, a renowned Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter will for the first time in India create customised motifs on the facade of the Embassy building
New Delhi, October 29 (IANS) The idea and ideal of India came into being due to the enormous contributions of Gandhiji, Nehru and Patel, all three Anglophiles, all well versed in the art of cerebral warfare.
New Delhi, October 29 (IANS) It is said that when one works in an abattoir long enough, one goes deaf to the blood and guts of slaughter. In the much-hyped Nehru vs Sardar surround sound, there are certain urba
New Delhi, October 26 (IANS) The idea of writing a book with Assam as the locale started soon after she moved from the state to Delhi, and that was when Debapriya Roy was in high school. "Because I experie
ASAD MIRZA
IANS | October 25
The Conservative Party of the UK showed a lot of grit in finalising the name of Rishi Sunak, as the new prime minister of the country very quickly, bringing an end to Liz Truss&
New Delhi, October 24 (IANS) Education may be holding India back from emulating China's economic trajectory, with India producing far fewer skilled workers than China, Winston Mok, a private investor, wrote
ADEEL AHMED
IANS | October 23
The position of a Governor in India was a derivative of the colonial Government of India Act, 1935, which was considered by Indians then to be a thorn to the democratic revolut
Bhubaneswar, October 23 (IANS) Air pollutants have grasped seven cities and towns in Odisha at an alarming level owing to increased movement of vehicles, industrial activities and other sources of pollution.