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Dashanan: Ādi Authored by: Notion Press; 2026; ISBN: 978-8-90319-718-7 (HBK) & 978-8-90207-322-2 (PB); 384 pages; Price: ₹585/- Keywords – Dashanan, Mythology, Sri Ram, Raavan, Ramayana,   This book, titled “Dashanan: Ādi,” represents a unique endeavour that involvedly weaves together elements of fantasy and Indian mythology. In the introduction, the author states, “Dashanan is not a…

On May 12, 2026, the National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET 2026 exam in toto due to alleged paper leak and irregularities. This is not the first time the paper has been leaked. A similar leak took place in 2024 in Bihar—this controversy was part of a larger systemic issue, with reports signifying about a hundred exam leaks in India over the past decade or so. Indubitably, the alleged NEET…

Wars seldom conclude with the cessation of bombings, even if the artillery may become quiet and an arsenal is reached. A comprehensive examination of the entire Iran-Israel conflict, exacerbated by U.S. involvement, leads us to the conclusion that the war has not yielded any definitive victory. However, it has resulted in a destabilised Middle East, a strained global economy, and, importantly, a…

The perception one holds of oneself, or one’s nation, is merely a manifestation of the ego. The term ‘self’ in this context refers to an individual or nation as opposed to ‘another self’ or ‘the world.’ The conflict between Iran and Israel serves as a leading example of how ego and strategic interests, intertwined with deeper, long-standing, and structural elements, reinforce the foundation of…

Authored by: Rambo; Notion Press, Chennai; 2025; ISBN: 978-8-90112-231-0 (PB) & 978-8-90112-232-7 (HB); viii+115 pages; Price: ₹399/- This book, entitled “God’s Own Laboratory: Why is Life So Heavy?” is a one-off attempt that extensively explores many concepts from the apparent cosmos. In the introduction, the author expresses his ambition to become an IAS officer and explains how he…

The reason behind a military operation need not be glossed in the introduction if its background is well-known to the world. Operation Sindoor is one such process that needs no special introduction. Amid Operation Sindoor, many varied opinions mushroomed across various media channels. Not surprisingly, we come across some eminent people who opine that, whatever the case may be, there should not…

Authored by: RK (RamaKrishna L); BlueRose, New Delhi; 2024;  ISBN: 978-9-36-261180-2; xv+56 pages; Price: ₹455/- “Every event has a purpose and every setback its lesson. I have realized that failure, whether of the personal, professional or even spiritual kind, is essential to personal expansion. It brings inner growth and a whole host of psychic rewards. Never regret your past. Rather, embrace…

On the Occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas Complacently India is celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas today — to streak the victory of Operation Vijay. The Kargil War came to blows for more than two months. It gives a nostalgic remembrance to me, for being an active participant in the Kargil War Operations as a young air warrior. It was on July 26, 1999, that…

Th information that people are prearranged in media channels can legitimise powerful actions and ease changes at the collective level. However, they can also edge and shape the behaviours of individuals which are central to extensive social change — one s

In his book, “Look into the Stillness: A Spiritual Journey through Inspirational Quotes”, Donald L. Hicks argues, “It’s often been said that seeing is believing, but in many cases, the reverse is also true. Believing results in seeing.” Beyond doubt, all that is seen is not true — many times we are deceived by our preconceived thoughts too. The television media plays a central role in informing…

समकालीन समाज ने सोशल मीडिया का बोलबाला देखा है, जो उन सभी लोगों का मुखपत्र है जो अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता की वकालत करते हैं। एक ओर, मुक्त भाषण ने सोशल मीडिया पर हानिकारक सामग्री और दुष्प्रचार को बढ़ावा दिया है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप साइबरनेटिक संघर्ष हुए हैं – जो आभासी बातचीत से परे लोगों के जीवन पर गहरा प्रभाव डाल रहे हैं। दूसरी ओर, उसी सोशल मीडिया ने शांति के प्रचार-प्रसार का मार्ग प्रशस्त किया…

इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं कि बैंक किसी भी देश के विकास का सूत्रपात करते हैं। भारतीय परिवेश में, बैंकिंग देश के समग्र आर्थिक विकास की नींव है। प्रौद्योगिकी में प्रगति के साथ पिछले कुछ वर्षों में बैंकिंग प्रणाली में बड़े बदलाव आए हैं – बेशक, यह समय की मांग भी है। यदि हम बैंकिंग क्षेत्र के विकास का गहराई से विश्लेषण करें तो इसे मुख्य रूप से तीन चरणों में विभाजित किया जा सकता है – प्रारंभिक चरण जो 1969 तक…

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Contemporary society has seen the sway of social media, the mouthpiece of everybody who advocates free speech. Free speech, from one end, has led to harmful content and disinformation over social media, resulting in cybernetic conflicts — profoundly impacting people’s lives beyond virtual interactions. On the other hand, the same social media has paved the way for the brawns of peace. Thus,…

Human rights are inherent in nature and can be freely enjoyed by all human beings without any sort of discrimination, for the sheer reason of one’s birth as human. This way, the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that came into force on December 10, 1948, meanderingly brings out the very concept of diversity. Nevertheless, diversity in various fields is considered a new…

Complacently India is celebrating the Silver Jubilee Day of Kargil Vijay Diwas today — to streak the victory of Operation Vijay; to celebrate the occasion, a year-long programme has been planned to originate today. At the opening, I would like to express my nostalgia that as a young Air Warrior, I was a partaker, full of zip, in the Kargil War that came to blows for more than two months. It was…

जयन्ति ते सुकृतिनो  रससिद्धाः कवीश्वराः| नास्ति येषां यशः काये जरामरणजं भयम्|| (Jayanti te sukrutino rasasiddhaah kaveeshvaraah. Naasti yeshaam yashh kaaye  jaramaranajam bhayam). When deciphered, the aforementioned subhashitani means — righteous persons, well competent in poetry and aristocrat among poets, who are unconcerned about their fame and upkeep of their body and are also not afraid of…

Beyond doubt, no one in the present day is chastely one thing. Tags like Telanganite, Hindu, Indian, etc, are not over and above starting points, which if followed into an involvement for only an instant are quickly left behind. Imperialism amalgamated the combination of cultures and identities on a global scale. But its worst and most paradoxical flair has been to allow people to believe that…

Can Indians do justice to electoral reforms of TN Seshan? Dr. Suman K Kasturi 9 Jan 2014 9:31 PM IST x While the General elections of 2014 in India are nearing, for sundry reasons, I suddenly remembered the 10th Chief Election Commissioner of India and retired Indian Administrative Service Officer, Tirunellai Narayana Iyer Seshan, more aptly known as TN Seshan. Seshan is known for the electoral…