Honouring Sir C.V. Raman means advancing his legacy by using RDI to transform India’s discoveries into enduring capabilities. November 7 marks the anniversary of Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman’s birth, India’s first Nobel laureate in science. His life remains a clear example of how far intellectual courage can carry a nation, even before it possesses the institutional support or material wealth to nurture scientific inquiry. Using simple optical setups, tuning forks, sunlight,

Part 2: Power today lies not only in votes but in vigilance — in choosing truth over the comfort of outrage. In Part 1, we explored how fake narratives are manufactured and weaponised. Now, we must ask: could these misleading stories have roots in long-standing agendas, influencing India for centuries? For the last 1,500 years, India has been in high demand for gold, diamonds, spices, salt, medicine, clothing, and education. People have visited universities to learn while tak

A book that reminds us that transport is not merely about moving vehicles; it is about moving people, hopes, and futures for all and not some. In the story of modern India, the port city has emerged as both a marvel and a dilemma—a symbol of restless energy and uneven opportunity. Among these, Mumbai, the ancient port turned pulsating metropolis, captures the paradox of our times: a city that never sleeps, yet one where the common man struggles to move forward.   Sudhir Badam

PART 1: When a false illusion is built around a person or a group, even myths can begin to sound like truth. In today’s digital era, we are drenched in a downpour of information bytes — good, bad, positive, negative, high-tech, and often unnecessary. Over time, we’ve grown used to assuming that all the information we consume is accurate and trustworthy, shaping our opinions and decisions accordingly. But what if I told you that much of this information is deliberately manipul

On October 18, Muslim women offered namaz at Pune’s Shaniwar Wada. After a video of the event went viral, it triggered a political storm. In response, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni, along with Patit Pavan Sanghatana leaders, performed Shiv Vandana at the same spot as part of a “purification” drive. Her action drew sharp criticism from NCP spokesperson Rupali Patil-Thombre, journalist Nikhil Wagle, Paigambar Sheikh, and Sanjay Sonawne, who mocked her. Instead of seeking ac

Pharmaceutical negligence and a hollowed-out regulatory state have made tragedy routine in India. Earlier this month, India confronted a familiar nightmare. Children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, began falling ill after taking a simple cough syrup. Before toxic batches were identified, at least 20 young lives were lost. They were victims not of disease, but of a pharmaceutical industry unchecked by conscience and a regulatory system weakened by neglect. Tests revealed the cu

Society too often assumes the role of unsolicited judge over children’s behaviour, disregarding the long-term consequences of its scrutiny. Recently, a child from Ahmedabad entered India’s one of the most popular shows, Kaun Banega Crorepati, with a lot of dreams. The fact that the 11-year-old boy would be taking questions from veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan on the most watched show in India must have left the parents on cloud nine. The boy who is a fifth grader has not even

Once fretting over a population explosion, India now faces a fear of the slow implosion of its demographic engine. Something quite scary is happening to the demographics of the country. In recent times, for the first time in the long history of demographic growth of the country, the Total Fertility Rate at present in the rural and small-town areas, has come down to 2.1. Total Fertility Rate is a demographic indicator representing the average number of children a woman would h

Bhiwandi: A tragic accident on the Bhiwandi-Kalyan road has claimed the life of a 19-year-old college student due to poor road conditions. Raj Niranjan Singh, a B.Com student and the only son in his family, died on the spot near Saibaba Mandir in the Temghar area early Thursday morning. The accident was caused by an uneven road surface and potholes, leading to the two-wheeler skidding and Singh being run over by a container truck.   Raj Singh was riding home with a friend on

As India’s 1.4 billion consumers trade thrift for aspiration, private consumption now drives nearly 60 percent of the GDP, fuelling a transformation that investors can scarcely afford to ignore. Think about your own life over the past five years. You would have probably ordered food from Swiggy, bought something on Amazon or Flipkart, upgraded your phone, or subscribed to Netflix or Spotify. Your parents might have bought an air-conditioner or even a new car. Someone in your

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