Kudos to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for launching the aptly titled initiative “PRATIBHA Setu”; i.e. Professional Resource And Talent Integration – Bridge for Hiring Aspirants, formerly known as Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS). As per the UPSC, this strategic initiative will enable verified employers—including ministries, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and private organisations—to access details of…
Most lifestyle diseases are systemic in nature, primarily caused by poor diet and unhealthy lifestyle choices. These diseases often begin gradually—starting at birth or soon after a child is weaned off breast milk and begins eating regular table food. Cancer, often thought of as a matter of bad luck, is no different in this regard….
Bhalo thaka. In Bengali, it’s a simple wish: ‘stay well.’ Unassuming words. But they carry more than just a standard get-well-soon sentiment. There’s something soft in them. Something steady. A kind of quiet wellness that sits deeper than just ‘feeling fine.’ The other day, in our school WhatsApp group, I texted a friend who was running a…
The deputy commissioner, Shimla, announced on Tuesday that 300,000 vehicles had entered the town in the last two weeks due to the tourist rush. That is 15,000 vehicles per day; Shimla has parking for just about 5,000 vehicles. The situation is no different in Dehradun, Nainital, Mussoorie, Manali, Dharamshala and other hill stations in the…
It’s likely to be another close poll. Neither NDA nor INDIA, partly because their playbooks are similar in some ways, has a winning formula yet. Smaller parties will look to cash in Modi’s rally in Siwan yesterday showed that the build-up to the Bihar assembly polls is well and truly underway. It’s a truism that…
Introduction FDI has long been hailed as a vital driver of economic growth in both developed and developing countries presenting opportunities for increased productivity, transfer of technology, job creation, and enhanced global competitiveness. India’s FDI inflows in 2024-25 have reportedly reached $81.04 billion, a 14% increase from the previous year led by the services sector…
On International Day of Yoga, the world pauses—not just to stretch and breathe—but to remember that yoga is far more than a physical regimen. It is a timeless spiritual science, a profound inner path that transcends boundaries of culture, geography, and belief. The real message of this day is eternal: inner peace, balance, and oneness…
Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee passed away on 23rd June 1953. He was only 52 years old then. A minister in undivided Bengal and in Nehru’s first cabinet, Syama Babu was the founder of Bhartiya Jana Sangh, which evolved into Bharatiya Janata Party, the current political dispensation that rules India. Syama Babu was detained without trial…
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” – The Bhagavad Gita Every year on June 21, millions across the globe roll out their yoga mats, unite in posture, breath, and spirit, and collectively celebrate the International Day of Yoga. This annual observance is more than just a day of…
If you feel stuck in life, don’t just read this blog – study it. Read it not just with your eyes but with your intent. Absorb every word with the hope that at least one idea from here might change the course of your life. And if you implement even one habit from what you’re…
