New Supreme Leader in Iran Amid War
Asad Mirza Iran on Monday (March 9) named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as the supreme leader of Iran, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge. Iranian…
Initiative to Protect Childhood in the Age of Social Media
— Lalit Gargg— In the digital age, the pace and nature of human life are changing rapidly. Communication, education, entertainment, and social relationships are increasingly being conducted through virtual platforms.…
India’s Budget 2026: A High-Stakes Bet on Industry as Private Citizens Feel the Pinch
By TN Ashok. In her record-setting ninth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a blueprint that effectively doubles down on the government’s supply-side conviction: that what is good…
Ten Years of Startup India: Dreams, Claims and Ground Reality
By Andalib Akhter When the Government of India launched Startup India in 2016, it was projected not merely as another policy initiative but as a shift in national mindset. The…
Interview with TCS chief K Krithivasan
In an interview with Monali Sarkar, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services TCS, K Krithivasan discusses among other things, the company’s long-term vision, its trademark resilience,…
Ending gender-based violence is human rights imperative
SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS Few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said: “Violence against women is one of humanity’s oldest and most…
Putin’s India Visit: A Herald of New Global Geopolitics
– Lalit Gargg – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India is not a routine diplomatic engagement; it is a renewed proclamation of a friendship woven and fortified over seven…
India’s Fight Against Child Marriage Sets Global Example with Sharp Decline
NEELAM JENA India has made remarkable progress in curbing child marriage, with new data revealing a dramatic drop in cases across the country. According to the research report “Tipping Point…
Gyan Bharatam: Reviving India’s Manuscript Heritage for the Future
By S.N. Verma The Ministry of Culture has unveiled a landmark initiative—‘Gyan Bharatam’, a mission dedicated to the preservation, digitisation, and dissemination of India’s vast manuscript heritage. This ambitious programme…
How to open Corporate Demat Account
A corporate demat account stands as the first requirement for businesses intending to trade on the Indian stock market. Your corporate demat account enables trading of stocks and bonds alongside…