“Healthy India” was once a slogan. In the eleven years since 2014, it has become a measurable reality. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office, our health expenditure languished at Rs 33,278 crore, primary health care was patchy, and millions slipped back into poverty each year, every time a health crisis hit. In Budget 2025-26,…
In the age of ‘Selfie’ we are becoming a society focused mostly on ourselves. Everyone lives in their own small world and on their mobile. People smile in photos and project a different image in videos and reels on social media. We often care more about success and image than our real feelings and this…
Spiritual Education: The Subtle Experience We saw in Part 2 that the present education system and the gurukul system had one thing in common: self-interest. Some students saw this as Education that is selfish in nature or principally for personal gratification. These students asked basic questions to understand Nature and what lies beyond. They delved…
There are some magical days when a small window opens and allows you to see why some of the most mundane pursuits are elevated to magical proportions that capture the imagination of an entire country. When India beat England in Edgbaston to level the series 1-1, Shubman Gill completed his transition from prince charming to…
In today’s dynamic geopolitical landscape, information warfare is increasingly shaped by social media platforms. It’s widely believed that what we’re witnessing here is driven by traditional open-source intelligence (OSINT), especially satellite images. But there’s a crucial distinction between open-source images and commercial satellite imagery. OSINT refers to information gathered from sources legally accessible to the…
I had gone to Gaya to perform the last rites of my beloved husband. Once all the rituals were complete, I made my way to Bodhgaya, a small town just 12 kms away. I had no plans, just a pull. The moment I entered Bodhgaya, I felt something shift. The town seemed wrapped in a…
Melinda Gates said Bill Gates’ association with Jeffrey Epstein was one of the reasons behind their divorce. The old video of Melinda French Gates from 2022 in which Melinda called Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil personified’ went viral Monday after the US administration brought the curtains down on the Epstein case. In the interview, Melinda blamed Bill…
Uttarakhand, with its fragile Himalayan ecosystems, spiritual pilgrimage sites, and booming tourism, faces a critical need for sustainable plastic waste management. Why sustainability matters Ecological protection is vital to prevent plastic from entering rivers or being burned, which safeguards water quality, biodiversity, and soil health. Cleaner landscapes enhance visitor experiences, boost local economies, and…
Fashion, like life, moves in phases. And one day, somewhere between college fest outfits and office meetings, you wake up and realize that your wardrobe has quietly grown up with you. Back in our early twenties, shopping meant grabbing whatever was on sale at top clothing brands, or that tiny boutique with neon signage and…
Starting July 1, refuelling of old vehicles (15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel models) has been banned in Delhi to implement the mandate from the Commission for Air Quality Management. However, in the face of public fury, the Delhi government has put this programme on hold, citing “operational and infrastructural challenges”. Read full article on TOI+…
