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Touching the Sun

The Sun, the fiery heart of our solar system, has fascinated humanity for centuries. Despite the progress of modern science, many of its secrets remain locked away, particularly the mysteries of its outer atmosphere, the corona.

Getting ready

India's defence sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation with the Ministry of Defence launching a detailed review of triservice procurement priorities.

Consensus needed for parliamentary functioning

The just-concluded Winter Session of Parliament was unproductive and the least effective in over a year. It ran from November 25 to December 20 and saw frequent disruptions, including protests and arguments.

Jayadeva’s Genius~I

Jayadeva (c1170 ~ c1245 CE), the 12th century legendary Sanskrit poet, has been one of the greatest classical poets and singers of India. Like Kalidasa, his life is also shrouded in mystery and few authentic accounts are available about his life and work.

Bureaucracy must embrace AI processes

There is a lot of hype about artificial intelligence (AI) and technology sparking off a revival of growth globally. As Nobel Laureate economist Robert Solow said in 1987 about the productivity puzzle: “You can see the computer age everywhere but the productivity statistics”.

India in the role of a global negotiator

Prime Minister Modi discussed the outcome of his visits to Kyiv and Moscow with President Biden when they met over the weekend in Wilmington, Delaware on the sidelines of the Quad summit.

Dynasty Dilemmas

The upcoming assembly elections in Haryana are set to be one of the most intense in recent memory, driven by fierce competition within and between three of the state’s most powerful political families ~ the clans of Devi Lal, Bansi Lal, and Bhajan Lal.

Lanka’s Challenge

Sri Lanka’s Presidential election marks a pivotal moment as Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxistleaning leader, gets set to assume the presidency after a victory that reflects the public's growing demand for systemic change.