Crude at $80 means serious trouble
K Raveendran Brent crude ended the week near seven-month highs at roughly $73 a barrel, extending gains of about 16 per cent since the start of the year and injecting a fresh layer of…
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The Gulf in the Crossfire
B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com What began as a United States-Israeli strike on Iranian targets has rapidly evolved into a wider regional confrontation. Missile exchanges across the Gulf, disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks…
Options Before Iran
Brig (Dr) Vijay Sagar Dheman motivatedvijay128@gmail.com The black banners of mourning have been hoisted over the city of Tehran, but beneath the official grief, a different energy is vibrating through the streets. For the first…
The Rise of Cricket in J&K
Sachin Padha Jammu & Kashmir is rarely in the headlines for sporting achievements. However, that changed thanks to our exceptional para-archers, Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar, who created history at both the Olympics and the…
Holi: A Festival of Renewal, Science and Shared Humanity
Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com As spring gently unfolds across the Indian subcontinent, nature itself seems to participate in a grand symphony of renewal. Blossoms awaken, the air softens, sunlight…
Baneath The Gulal
Sanjay Rohmetra sanjayrohmetra@gmail.com In the grand rituals of Hindu festivals, Holi represents the ultimate suspension of social stratification by shared baptism of color with “Others” rendering the human landscape a singular, chromatic expression of Advaita-non-duality.…
India’s Growing Obesity Crisis
Dr Arun Sharma India is facing a silent but rapidly growing epidemic – obesity and lifestyle-related diseases. Once considered a problem of the West, excess weight is now affecting millions across Indian cities and even…
Holi: Its Importance in Hindu Mythology and History
Gourav Sabharwal Holi, the vibrant Festival of Colors, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in Hindu culture. Beyond the playful exchange of colors and festive gatherings, Holi carries deep mythological, historical,…
Holi: The Quintessential Spiritual Odyssey of Universal Harmony and Brotherhood
BK Prof. ( Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Faculty, Brahma Kumaris & Professor (Ex-Dean & Head), Dept of Eduaction, Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Itanagar The burning of Holika is a beloved sight of Rama, auspicious, and brings…
But, ‘Babbar Shers’ are caged, chained
Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Loath to admit having landed the party and its image into great trouble by being widely believed that the grand old party, through its leader , though not holding any party position,…