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Downfall of a police ogre

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was created by the Protection of Human Rights Act which was passed by Parliament in 1993.

Inflation Headwinds

Amidst the waves of economic optimism, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) finds itself anchored by concerns over inflation, specifically the looming spectre of food price pressures.

Poll-eve challenges

As Russia stands at the threshold of President Vladimir Putin’s re-election bid, it grapples with a nuanced economic narrative marked by both resilience and challenges.

Peace Moves

Amid geopolitical stress in the Northeast Asian region, some recent developments show signs of some optimism that the faultlines can be plugged if sincere efforts are made by the stakeholders.

China puzzle

During a fiery campaign for the November 19 Presidential electi- on, Mr Milei, a libertarian economist, didn’t mince words when it came to his opinions on communist-run China.

Royal Salute

Few would be aware of how influenced VP Singh was by the Bhoodan movement, and by Acharya Vinoba Bhave. In many ways, Acharyaji was a spiritual successor of Mahatma Gandhi for a new generation of politically-conscious Indians, sensitive to the needs of a newly-independent nation. In 1957, not only did VP Singh begin serious participation inthe movement but donated ancestral land of over 200 bighas in village Pasna in Allahabad district. This well-irrigated fertile land was redistributed through Bhoodan to farmers

My cup of tea

During my last visit to India some of my relatives asked me what I missed most from my life in India in the US. I did not have an immediate answer, but thought about that question off and on for a long time.