EC should stick to well-established precedents
The issue of poll data gaps can be easily addressed. The EC should revert to its earlier practice of addressing a press conference, if not on the poll day, at least a day after to dispel any such doubts
Right time for a higher public shareholding rule
An increase in the minimum public shareholding can democratise wealth and deliver many other pay-offs
Career women need to bust that stress
They have to push harder in a male-centric workplace and, at the same time, address home needs as well
On the Draw Rahul in Raebareli
Two Perks to Rahul Fighting From Rae Bareli and Priyanka Not Contesting at All
The battle for Rae Bareli and Amethi is a make-or-break one and they would have mulled it over from every angle.
Modi Govt Calls US Human Rights Report 'Biased', but Can India Reject Facts?
The 80-page document about India is much less conjecture and comment, and far more data-centric and fact-driven.
Letters to the Editor dated May 03, 2024
Salman Rushdie's latest book | The razors edge
Salman Rushdie's latest book | The razors edge
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Celebrating K.G. Subramanyan | Centennial man
Celebrating K.G. Subramanyan | Centennial man
F. Baltazard Solvyns exhibition in Mumbai | Portraits of a people
F. Baltazard Solvyns exhibition in Mumbai | Portraits of a people
Paradise regained celebrates landscapes
Palette Art Gallery in Delhi, openedwith an exhibition Paradise Regained that runs through the month of May. In the stunning show arelandscapes thathave beenmined and re-envisioned asthe memoirs of experience as well as fantasy in...
Viral Video Does Not Show CPI-M Leader Subhashini Ali Praising PM Modi
BOOM found that the viral video misidentifies the elderly woman as Subhashini Ali.
Governments new PhD guidelines will make universities more elite
'Amethi Voters Would Question Rajiv Gandhi': Cropped Priyanka Video Viral
In the original video, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra further adds saying that voters back then were more aware and they would even question the prime minister as compared to today.
Side effects of AstraZeneca vaccine: Medicine is clear now to the courts
Two pickpockets arrested in Kulgam; Stolen property recovered: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday have arrested 02 pickpockets and recovered stolen property from their possession in South Kashmirs Kulgam district. A Police spokesperson said that Police Station Kulgam received several complaints regarding pickpocketing in their jurisdiction. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No 54/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered & investigation was []
Rivers older than the flow of blood in our veins
These sustainers of life and cradles of civilization are suffering from both climate change and human neglect. They predate the evolution of our species by millions of years and we must awaken to the rights and protection they deserve.
Eye for an Eye: How BJPs Terrorism Pitch & Pakistan Policy Under Modi Evolved?
The 2019 air strikes were the most important step in the evolution of Indias approach to Pakistani terrorism.
Viral Message Makes False Claims On 'Challenge Vote' & 'Tender Vote'
Claim: A WhatsApp forward claiming to raise awareness among voters by explaining concepts such as 'challenge vote' and 'tender vote', is viral on several social media platforms. Fact: BOOM found that two out of three claims in the viral WhatsApp forward are false. We had previously fact-checked the same message in 2019 when it was being shared on WhatsApp with false claims. We had then reached out to V Citizens Action Network (VCAN), a civil society organisation partnered with the Election Commission of India (ECI) through the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Maharashtra, who denied two claims in the message. Tools used: An ECI spokesperson had confirmed to BOOM that the viral message is fake. Also, the ECI handbook has a detailed description on 'tender votes.' Read the full fact-check here .
Generative AI: Five ways companies in India can fully exploit its potential
CEOs are racing to leverage technology for gaining a competitive edge, but they need to broaden application of generative AI to more strategic goals in order to build resilience and open new pathways of growth.
Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of LS polls
Mumbai: Security has been increased in the Mumbai suburban district in the wake of the Lok Sabha elections, and large-scale spot checks are being carried out by stationary and mobile teams. According to a press release issued on Thursday night, the administration has appealed all to cooperate in the inspection process. During the election period, []
White House feels media heat over Bidens xenophobic remarks for India, Japan
Washington: The White House was hard-pressed to explain President Joe Bidens description of xenophobic for the US Quad partners India and Japan, and managed to ward off pointed queries from the media by saying the president has focused on those diplomatic relationships during his term. Cornered by a media person who wanted to know whether []
BSF recovers 20 Pakistani drones, arms, narcotics in last 15 days
Chandigarh: BSF troops have successfully recovered 20 Pakistani drones, 15.340kg of heroin, 3 pistols, and seized 42 rounds in the past 15 days. BSF has apprehended four Indian smugglers, one armed Pakistani intruder, and one Pakistani national, along with seizing Rs 1.10 lakh in drug money, a BSF spokesman said on Friday. BSF has achieved []
Dhananjay Munde campaigns for Pankaja, promises developed Beed in 5 yrs
Parli Vaijnath (Maharashtra): Maharashtra state agriculture and guardian minister of Beed district Dhananjay Munde has promised to develop Beed at a similar pace under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India is moving towards becoming a world Guru. While India is riding a development wave, Beed district will also be developed in the []
J&K: OGW arrested in non-local cab driver attack case in Shopian
Srinagar: J&K Police said on Friday that it arrested an overground worker during the investigation into a last months attack on a non-local cab driver in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. On April 9, the taxi driver, Paramjit Singh, a resident of Delhi, was fired upon in an apparent targeted attack by militants in []
Nearly 50 killed by heavy rains in Rwanda in past two months
Kigali: Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, have killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said on Thursday. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed on them, Minister in charge of Emergency Management []
PM Modi to address 3 poll rallies in South Bengal
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in the city last night, is scheduled to address three election rallies in West Bengals southern districts later on Friday, BJP sources said. Modi arrived on Thursday night and halted at the Raj Bhawan. He will address his first BJP rally of the day at Durgapur-Bardhaman Lok Sabha []
Photo of Indian Army Soldiers Eating In The Heat Is AI-Generated
BOOM found that the photo has been created using generative-AI and is not real.
Bidens take on Indias economy is both bizarre and bothersome
On the campaign trail, the US President said xenophobia was responsible for stalling economic growth in India, China and Japan. His comment is puzzling, especially in India, which has the worlds fastest-growing major economy and prides itself on inclusivity.
The Go First case: India's insolvency court needs an understanding of aviation
The prolonged delay in Go Firsts insolvency case hasnt helped Indias campaign of ease of doing business in the country
S Jaishankar writes: How India is making friends and influencing the world
Divorce can be the true test of marriage. This was one takeaway from a case SC judged this week. It was hearing a couple that on its path towards divorce, took a singular leap, and...
The US Federal Reserves monetary policy meeting concluded on Wednesday by retaining status quo on interest rates. A subsequent explanation contained the all-purpose reason given by central banks: uncertainty. Stress tested by the RussiaUkraine conflict,...
As the third phase takes polling from Karnatakas southern regions to the northern, it enters a very different political terrain. For BJP, the election moves from Vokkaliga-dominated constituencies where it needed an alliance with JDS,...
Equality of wealth is a bad idea
To imagine wealth can only be created through unfair means and therefore its fair to expropriate it, is unfair to anyone who adds value to their enterprise. Only a handful inherit their wealth in India....
The Godrej split: Brand sharing holds the key
The familys asset division plan has done well to minimize scope for a wrangle over a brand prized for elasticity across markets. Like a Mbius strip, the brand can be splitbut not apart.
Desireless performance can produce the best results
By- Swami Nirviseshananda People often question whether anybody can work sincerely and efficiently without desire. Sincerity becomes natural, and efficiency peaks when actions are no longer motivated by desires. Desire makes the mind cling to...
May 3, 1984, Forty Years Ago: India battles epidemic deaths in multiple states
Good news for Indias healthcare system
In Viksit Bharat, what does viksit mean?
A year after Manipur violence: No attempt at negotiation The Indian Express
A year after Manipur violence: No attempt at negotiationThe Indian Express
Biden is off the mark on xenophobia
US President Joe Biden clubbed India with China, Russia and Japan as countries he claimed were too xenophobic for their own good. Such statements lose him credibility, especially when Americas own vaunted openness seems in such bad shape.
NC, PDP well-trained pickpockets, alleges Azad
Says both parties have served BJP in different capacities, now making cry of a thief Srinagar, May 02 (KNO):Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday accused both the national conference as well as the PDP of serving BJP's interests, stating that the two parties in the past have aligned with the [] The post NC, PDP well-trained pickpockets, alleges Azad appeared first on Northlines .
Why a Mumbai school principal should not be sacked over her social media posts
US Fed holds rates, inflation still a hurdle
Does the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana need a design change?
Letters to The Editor May 3, 2024
Tipping point: on the GST and reforms
With robust GST revenues, the next government must prioritise vital reforms
The judiciarys shadow over standard essential patents
The government must put in place measures to regulate standard essential patents before the judiciary causes further damage to Indias manufacturing dreams
The difficulty of learning how opinions are shaped
During elections, it is a challenge to separate the voters own personal experience or opinion from propaganda
Recognise this leave as a womans right
A more pronounced stand by political parties on the issue of menstrual leave will boost womens rights and gender equality
Lazing in bed is a sanctuary of comfort in soft sheets, offering physical delight, mental liberation, and a celebration of the senses, including introspection and solutions to life's quandaries.
The article explores income and wealth inequality, taxation on the rich, and India's tax/GDP ratio. It questions if India's tax rate is low and analyzes wealth concentration trends and market efficiency, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the data and perspectives.
Are you making more excuses not to vote?
Pramila Pujari, a 25-year-old art graduate from Odisha's Koraput seat, is contesting in the ongoing general elections with no cash and a bank balance of only 20,625. As a daily laborer, she relies on community support for her campaign, avoiding extravagant rallies and instead focusing on personal connections. Win or lose, Pujari's courage and resourcefulness serve as an inspiration, highlighting the importance of determination and hope in the political arena.
Why India needs to give more power to its regulators
Supreme Court rebukes IMA for unethical practices, highlighting inadequate regulations in India, affecting product quality. Urgent need for a healthcare regulator to address patient grievances and ensure affordable insurance coverage for citizens.
OTC policy can boost drug access, market
A government-appointed panel is considering allowing commonly used cough and cold medicines, antacids, and fever-reducing drugs to be sold over the counter (OTC) at general stores in India. While countries like Britain, the US, and Australia have clear guidelines for OTC drug sale, India lacks such regulations. In 2022, India approved a new OTC drug policy, but it was not implemented.
Stage set for more reforms, growth
Dabur India assured that all its spices meet the regulations set by the FSSAI for the Indian market and by the Spice Board of India for overseas markets. CEO Mohit Malhotra stated that export consignments undergo testing by the Spice Board before shipment, ensuring compliance with regulations. The company uses steam sterilization for export consignments and has established an in-house micro lab for microbial testing.
Maya conceals Brahmn, entangles consciousness, projects unreal as real. Adi Shankara states Brahmn alone is real, illusory world resides within. Satyam is eternal, mithya is transient. Deepfakes manipulate perception, like a maya within maya!
My journey with the Tridevi: Creating a graphic novel series
Imagine standing amidst the bustling energy of the National Childrens Literature Festival, clutching a prize for a short story titled Healing of Wounds. That moment sparked an exploration into the realm of childrens literature, eventually...
Issues in curative jurisdiction
Judicial twist. SCs recent ruling in the DMRC-DAMEPL case may undermine Indias image regarding dispute resolution
Patanjali episode raises larger regulatory issues
There are two regulatory lacuna one that pertains to mis-selling, which the Supreme Court called out in its April 23 hearing with respect to Patanjali, and the second that deals with the approval of proprietary AYUSH medicines
Letters to the Editor dated May 02, 2024
How to make our students industry-ready
Initiate industry-academia exchanges to recognise skill needs; issue work permits for students to validate knowledge gained
Indian bond yields stop swaying to the US tune
Indian sovereign bond yields have delinked from US treasury yields as lower govt debt, global bond index inclusion and a stable rupee, support prices
According to recent reports from the UK media, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued a warning that the United Kingdom is expected to have the lowest economic growth rate compared to...
Why Social Media Reactions to the University Protests in the US Are Premature?
Would we even have the appetite to entertain such protests without calling out religion or partisan politics?
Zendayas Challengers begs the question: Where is desire in Indian films today?
Congress fights for women, BJP reduced them to election jumla
Is Regulating Healthcare Costs Counterproductive? SC Order Opens Pandoras Box
The Indian private healthcare sector, the largest in the world, has so far was seen as being largely unregulated.
Unrelated Shooting Video Falsely Shared As Assassination Of Goldy Brar
A Lieutenant in the Fresno Police Department rubbished the online rumours of Goldy Brar being the victim of the recent shooting, in a statement to IANS.
OnePlus Watch 2 Review: The Power of Two
The OnePlus Watch 2 is the first Wear OS-powered smartwatch to run two operating systems accompanied by two independent processors. The purpose of this optimisation game is to deliver above-average battery life on what is mainly a Wear OS-powered device while delivering a smooth and practical software experience for the user. Its also priced unbelievably low ...
Covishields rare side-effects: In election season, dangers of politicising the vaccine
Indian agriculture as fascinating as ever despite all odds
Cultural history tells us that Adi Shankaracharya with barefoot travelled from the tip of Kanya Kumari to the tiff of Himalayas. If one dares a similar attempt, one will hardly witness the enchanting forest wealth...
Old Video Of Violence During Bike Rally In Odisha Peddled As West Bengal
BOOM found that the video shows violence that took place during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in April 2023.
Video Of UP CM Adityanath Questioning PM Modi Is Doctored But Not A Deepfake
BOOM found that the video has been doctored by cutting and pasting different portions of his speech but is not a deepfake.
What obituaries about Paul Auster have missed: The answer may lie in one of his books
Self-driving Teslas cant sneak around the US-China silicon curtain
Elon Musks visit to China got Tesla a deal with Baidu, but will it help? The EV race in Asia this year will be won by the cheapest hardware, not the most cutting-edge software.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Live Updates: Best Deals on Smartphones, Laptops, Amazon Devices, More
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for all users after granting Prime members a 12-hour early access. the summer sale event brings discounts on across all popular product categories, including smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, tablets, Amazon devices, essential summer appliances like air conditioners, coolers, refrigerators, and more.
Javadekar-Jayarajan Row Over a Cup of Tea | Why the Kerala BJP is Worried
Discontent is growing within the BJP in Kerala over Sobha Surendran's recent revelations.
Trying to predict what the Indian voter will choose: A weathervane job?
Indias anti-defection law made elections about picking political parties more than individual candidates, which in turn has meant which way the electoral hawa or wind blows can make a significant difference to outcomes.
Suvendu greets people of Nandigram to mark his 2021 assembly
Kolkata, May 2 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday greeted the people of Nandigram with a salutation to mark his 3rd anniversary of winning against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the last state assembly poll in 2021. Pranaam Nandigram on the 3rd Anniversary of my []
Unemployment: The berojgari riddle
The persistent spectre of unemployment, berojgari in Hindi, has been haunting both the nation and our state for generations. The residents of Uttarakhand, particularly educated youth and skilled artisans, had pinned their hopes on the...
J&K: Police attach properties of drug peddler under NDPS Act in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police on Thursday attached the properties of a notorious drug peddler under the Narco Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district. Police on Thursday said that properties including 9 Marlas land and a double-story residential house worth approximately Rs 50 lakh of a notorious drug peddler identified as Shabir Ahmad Sofi, a resident of []
Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands new PM
Honiara: Foreign minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as the Solomon Islands new prime minister by members of parliament on Thursday, Governor General of the Solomon Islands David Vunagi announced. Manele defeated opposition leader Matthew Wale in a 31-to-18 vote in the newly elected 50-seat parliament, Vunagi said following a secret ballot on Thursday morning. One []
Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel
Bogota: Colombia will sever diplomatic relations with Israel on Thursday, said President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday. Speaking to a crowd in the capital Bogota, the Colombian president referred to the Israeli government as genocidal. The era of genocide, of the extermination of an entire people before our eyes, before our humanity, cannot return, said Petro, []
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief criticises Modi
Kolhapur: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to put pressure on the countrys judicial system by making statements like his (Thackeray) Shiv Sena as nakali (fake) one. Addressing a public rally on Wednesday in the city in presence of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar for Shreemant Shahu []
