End of MiG-21 Era
The farewell to the MiG-21 fighter jets marks not just the retirement of a machine but the closing of an era that defined India’s air power for over six decades. Inducted into the IAF in…
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Alarming Waste Mismanagement
The recent affidavit filed by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir before the NGT once again exposes a grim reality: the Union Territory is hopelessly lagging behind in addressing the twin challenges of solid waste…
India’s Startup Revolution
In just a decade, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its innovation and entrepreneurial landscape. What was once a nation largely dependent on traditional employment opportunities has now evolved into the world’s third-largest startup…
Mantalai Awaits Daylight
It is now almost two years since the completion of the much-hyped Mantalai Yoga and Wellness Centre under the Prime Minister’s Development Package, yet the facility remains locked and lifeless. Spread over 450 kanals, the…
Digital Forensic Audits
In an era where technology governs almost every aspect of life, governance and accountability cannot remain tethered to outdated manual systems. The CAG has rightly emphasised the need for extensive use of digital tools in…
Dormant Development Authorities
In today’s world, urbanisation is an unstoppable force. Every city is expanding exponentially, driven by growing populations, housing demands, and the changing aspirations of people. But this expansion, if left unplanned, creates urban chaos-mushrooming unauthorised…
Restore Normalcy in Ladakh
The UT of Ladakh, carved out of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, was initially welcomed with jubilation. Ladakhis had long aspired for a separate administrative identity, free from what they perceived as decades of discrimination…
Stagnation in District Judiciary
The Supreme Court’s recent observations on stagnation in the district judiciary strike at the heart of a systemic malaise that has persisted for decades. The fact that “brilliant judges leave” within a few years of…
GST Relief Bonanza
The latest round of GST revisions, which has reduced multiple tax slabs into two major categories of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, is one of the most significant reforms in indirect taxation since…
Project Vijayak: Lifeline of Ladakh
The 15th Raising Day of Project Vijayak marks more than just a ceremonial milestone; it stands as a testament to the Border Roads Organisation’s unflinching resolve to conquer some of the most unforgiving terrains in…