A homecoming of sorts for yoga
Throughout history, certain ideas have travelled beyond boundaries and transformed societies.
Throughout history, certain ideas have travelled beyond boundaries and transformed societies.
Having studied, in the sixties, at two of Bengal’s iconic institutions, and having observed the paths these have traversed, some thoughts crossed my mind for consideration of the new government.
History remembers the phrase anyway because it captured something people desperately wanted to believe: that those who ruled France had become incapable of understanding the ambitions, anxieties and frustrations of ordinary people.
There was a time when financial markets valued companies on the basis of what they produced, what they earned and what they could reasonably be expected to achieve.
The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.
India has always extended a hand of friendship across continents, across faiths, across ideologies. From standing by the Ottoman Empire during the Khilafat movement to cooperating with modern Turkey in trade, technology, education and cultural exchanges, India believed in longterm goodwill.
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor and the horrific April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir ~ where 26 civilians, mostly tourists, lost their lives ~ the government’s sharpened focus on the Indus river system marks a significant shift in India’s strategic posture.
After more than three years of brutal conflict, the promise of peace in Ukraine still hangs precariously in the balance. Diplomatic efforts are once again underway, this time in Istanbul, where representatives from Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and Turkey have met.
India has long been a beacon of craftsmanship, famed for its architectural marvels, intricate artistry, and precision metallurgy. Centuries ago, our industries contributed nearly 30 per cent of the world’s GDP, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to excellence.
In a compelling conversation, noted economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the key architects of India's 1991 economic reforms, has shared his insights on India’s policy transformations, ongoing economic challenges, and the road ahead.
