A Legacy Questioned The recent exclusion of the Paika Rebellion of 1817 from the NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook has sparked a major political and cultural row. The Paika Bidroha, often regarded as a significant episode in India’s anti-colonial struggle, particularly in Odisha’s historical narrative, has been labeled by critics as a glaring…
A Humanitarian Breaking Point in Gaza As Israel’s war in Gaza stretches into its 21st month, a coalition of 28 nations, including the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia, has issued its strongest condemnation yet, declaring that the war “must end now.” The statement reflects a growing international frustration with both the scale of civilian suffering…
A New Front in Trump’s Economic Warfare U.S. President Donald Trump, now back in office for a second term, is setting the stage for a dramatic shift in global trade dynamics. In a sharp warning aimed at nations continuing to import Russian oil, Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on countries like India, China,…
The Rise of Reliance Communications and Its Promoter Once hailed as one of India’s most influential industrialists, Anil Ambani — younger brother to billionaire Mukesh Ambani — carved out his legacy through the Reliance Group, with Reliance Communications (RCom) at its heart. Launched as a pioneering telecom company, RCom was once among India’s leading telecom…
A Trailblazer in Global Economics Gita Gopinath, one of the world’s most influential economists, is preparing to step down from her role as the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this August. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter at the global financial institution, where she made history as…
A Political Journey Etched in Constitutional Fidelity Jagdeep Dhankhar’s political life has spanned over three decades — a journey marked by adaptability, legal acumen, and quiet ambition. From his early days as a Member of Parliament and minister in the Chandra Shekhar government to his tenure as Governor of West Bengal and later, as the…
A Nation in Shock In a harrowing incident that has plunged Bangladesh into mourning, a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon. The crash killed at least 19 people, including 16 children, two teachers, and the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Mohammed Toukir Islam. Over 70…
The Rise of India’s Entrepreneurial Powerhouses India’s startup landscape is undergoing a quiet but formidable transformation. Once synonymous with male-led innovation hubs in metro cities, the narrative today is changing — and changing fast. Leading this change are women entrepreneurs who are not just contributing to the economy, but rewriting its rules. According to Union…
A Conflict with No End in Sight As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, the humanitarian cost continues to rise, and diplomatic solutions remain elusive. What began as a military retaliation has evolved into one of the deadliest and most controversial phases of the conflict in recent history. At the heart of the…
A Historic Institution Caught in Turmoil Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions, is now facing the heat of a disturbing controversy. Founded in 1868 and located in Cuttack, Ravenshaw has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence and cultural heritage in eastern India. However, its proud legacy has recently been…
