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As technology dominates education, initiatives like Pencil to Power remind us why handwriting remains a critical tool for learning, expression, and cognitive development

Restoring handwriting from extinction: Pencil to Power

Vijendra Agarwal - November 9, 2025

The SC’s posthumous exoneration of Railway TTE V M Saudagar in a Rs.50 bribery case after 37 years raises hard questions about India's justice system, litigation abuse by government departments, and the absence of legal accountability

Access to Justice: A crisis in India

A new study by the CPS reveals that Ladakh’s tribal and Buddhist populations have fallen sharply, triggering fears of demographic imbalance and cultural erosion in the Himalayan region

Disturbing data from Ladakh as Tribal population declines sharply

Discover how humanitarian aid to Afghanistan may be enriching the Taliban through taxes, currency manipulation, and control over UN funds

Is the United States paying a monthly amount to the Taliban in Afghanistan? Is it US Taxpayer money or does it belong to Afghanistan?

The real cost of Saudi Arabia’s oil dependence

What should be the minimum price per barrel of crude for Saudi Arabia in order for them to maintain subsidies to its population and...

In governance, as in life, it’s seemingly ordinary changes that often make the most extraordinary impacts

Small reforms, big impacts

Ganesan Subramanian - January 24, 2025 0

The manner in which Omar Abdullah praised the Prime Minister and the Army only served to indicate his desperation for the restoration of statehood

After praising PM Modi, desperate-for-statehood Omar Abdullah praises Army

Hari Om - January 24, 2025 0

The BJP cannot win Delhi solely by criticizing AAP; it must offer a vision of hope that resonates with voters

A big hope can win Delhi for BJP

Ganesan Subramanian - January 23, 2025 0

India’s personal income tax system needs minor reform that balances growth and equity

A balanced approach of taxation for growth and equity

Ganesan Subramanian - January 22, 2025 0

While social media offers a platform for meaningful engagement, government officials must prioritize their constitutional responsibilities and maintain the integrity of their offices

Public servants or social media stars: The dark side of government...

Ravinder Kaushik - January 20, 2025 0

Omar Abdullah’s welcome address drew expected criticism and taunts from his political foes in Kashmir

Sonamarg Tunnel inauguration: Omar showering praises on PM Modi for statehood...

Hari Om - January 18, 2025 0

Listen to multiple points of view (not just to one’s own echo chambers), try to form your own based on all these, also keeping in mind your broad opinion of the government

Viewing Budget, muting noise

Ganesan Subramanian - January 17, 2025 0

This strategy is not just a theoretical exercise but a practical, scientific approach to defeating DMK

A sure way to defeat DMK in 2026?

Ganesan Subramanian - January 15, 2025 1

The developments that unfolded during the protest and speeches made by Ruhullah Mehdi and others left the already under-pressure Omar Abdullah with no other option but to meet five members of the OMSA

NC MP Ruhullah revolts against CM Omar Abdullah?

Hari Om - January 12, 2025 0

The annual report of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) 2023 shows that 39% of the world’s opiate users reside in South Asia

Drugs, conflict, and power in South Asia

Dr Shreekumar Menon - January 6, 2025 0

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What Sastry reveals in his book is a horrifying narrative of how Ramoji and Challa Kondiah went about this methodical destruction of the system

M.V.R. Sastry’s Devudunnadu Jagratha – A detailed examination – Part 1

The sudden and mind-boggling change in the political attitude of the Buddhist leadership in Ladakh in 2020 forms an important part of the book

Prof Hari Om’s new book “Buddhists Playing With Fire” hits the...

The book unveils an Eastern mystery of ancient Hindu wisdom and Yogic science especially for their benefit

Review of “The Manthan Code” (author Shambhu Sundriyal)

Ashwin acknowledges the need for standout performances to gain recognition, admitting that his bowling may not always be visually appealing

‘I Have the Streets’ – R Ashwin & Sidharth Monga

The book brings out the virtues and qualities the Governor (Ruler) should possess, what qualities the Mantris or council of Ministers have, etc

K Parasaran Miscellany: A book that needs to be read by...

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