The recent acquittal of Harka Bahadur Karki by the Calcutta High Court is not a triumph of justice, but a stark, heartbreaking failure. For a crime that carried a mere two-year sentence, the legal battle spanned 34 years, raising fundamental questions about the sanctity of our judicial system. This article dives into the grim arithmetic of this crisis—from the 62,000 cases pending for three decades to the crippling judge vacancy rates—proving that 'the process has become the

As someone who has always been fascinated by the hidden machinery of the natural world, picking up Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures felt less like reading a book and more like embarking on a vital expedition. I came to the book with a deep interest in the micro-level living world, and what I found was a profound, paradigm-shifting account of how fungi—this vast, silent kingdom—doesn't just influence our lives,

India Has Unleashed the Game Changer in War Predictive Analysis  and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) For decades, military muscle meant tanks and troop numbers. That era is officially over. India's Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, just confirmed that the rules of engagement have been completely rewritten. What we're witnessing in the Ukraine battlefield is the "living lab" of the 21st century, and India is taking those lessons straight to the drawing board—and turning t

Oubaitori – You Will Bloom in Your Own Season In Japan, four trees bloom every spring — Cherry, Plum, Peach, and Apricot. They never compare. They never compete. Each blooms in its own time, with its own fragrance. That’s the essence of Oubaitori  — the art of not comparing yourself with others. You will bloom in your own season. Its time has not yet come — but its preparation is happening, silently, subtly, moment by moment. Like a tree gathers strength, unseen, before burst

The Geopolitical Chessboard: Analyzing Beijing's WAICO Push and the New Global AI Order The initiative by China to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is a critical geopolitical move. It is Beijing's strategic bid to establish algorithmic multilateralism under its leadership, challenging the current Western-dominated tech governance landscape and positioning China as the principal architect of the rules, standards, and norms for futu

In the global effort to combat climate change, India stands at a critical juncture. As one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, balancing the imperative for development with the necessity of environmental protection is its defining challenge. The nation's recent achievements, rooted in ambitious national policies and targeted investments, underscore a significant and successful transition towards a sustainable and low-carbon growth trajectory.

Growing old is not a burden. Depending on others for everything is. Grow older, yes. But don’t grow dependent. Because growing old is not a choice — it happens without your consent. But being self-reliant, as much as you can, is a choice you exercise every waking moment of your life. Self-reliance is not about doing everything yourself. It is about believing you still can. The day you stop trying is the day you start shrinking from life. In old age, small abilities become bi

In essence, this status transforms India from a significant consumer of technology into a vital producer and exporter, positioning deeptech as a key pillar of its future economic strategy. India's deeptech sector is poised for exponential growth, with its market opportunity projected to reach a formidable $30 billion by 2030. There are two primary forces fueling this massive expansion: rapid defence innovation and a surging demand in the global robotics market.

SEBI has made it unequivocally clear that digital gold offerings—often marketed as a convenient, fractional alternative to physical gold—are fundamentally different from any product regulated under the securities market laws. The key regulatory distinction highlighted by the market regulator is that these products are "neither notified as securities nor regulated as commodity derivatives." Consequently, they fall completely outside SEBI's jurisdiction and oversight.

New York will remain a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant. So hear me, President Trump: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us. Quoting Jawaharlal Nehru's "Tryst with Destiny" speech: "A moment comes, but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance. Tonight we have stepped out from the old into the new."

Raikva’s story, as told in the Chandogya Upanishad, captivates readers with its profound message. It emphasizes that enlightenment and deep wisdom often arise from the most unexpected places. Raikva, a humble cart puller, represents those who, despite societal limitations, can attain the highest forms of knowledge. His journey reminds us that wisdom is not exclusive to the elite and learned few, but is accessible to everyone.

I. The Unsettling Mystery of Modern Physics When we view the universe through the lens of Quantum Theory, the neat, predictable, mechanical world of classical physics dissolves into a baffling fog. For those immersed in a purely materialistic mindset, this realm is an enigma—a mystery that raises more questions about physical reality than it answers. Concepts seem illogical, paradoxical, and deeply unsettling to the intellect. The quantum mystery is physics signaling its own

A lot of people automatically dismiss our old traditions as useless. On the flip side, just as many people follow these old traditions and customs with blind faith. The real issue is that it's hard to tell which parts of our traditions come from ancient religion and which parts are just cultural habits or things we started doing for convenience. Also, when both the so-called secular groups and religious groups use religion for politics, the problem gets complicated and mi

The Manusmriti, or the Mānava-Dharmaśāstra, stands as one of the most ancient and influential legal and ethical treatises of Hindu tradition. Its origins are shrouded in the mists of antiquity, attributed to the legendary lawgiver Manu, considered the progenitor of humankind in Hindu cosmology. While the exact date of its compilation is debated among scholars, it is generally placed between 200 BCE and 200 CE, evolving over centuries through various layers of commentary and i

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With the advent of WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and such other social media platforms during the last decade, a sickness – a relentless hunger for self-validation – has stealthily burrowed into our mindset, often without our conscious awareness. What's worse, this craving is spreading rapidly, engulfing more and more of the population like a viral disease. This hunger manifests as an insatiable craving for likes, shares, and appreciative comments on our posts.

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Our recent study tour to Raigad Fort, guided by the insightful and passionate Prof. Atharva Bedekar, turned out to be an unforgettable expedition—both physically demanding and intellectually enriching. Over two intense days, 19th and 20th April 2025, we immersed ourselves in the rich layers of archaeology and history embedded in every stone and pathway of this legendary fort. The very first sight of Raigad in the early hours of 19th April was nothing short of awe-inspiring. A

These discoveries provide a factual framework for understanding historical progress. Yet, any attempt to correlate these findings with our