‘Conflict in Iran’ not a war but ‘small potatoes’, Trump downgrades war for political survival
New Delhi, 05 September—In an attempt to mislead American voters, President Donald Trump on Friday sought to downplay the military aggression in West Asia saying the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war.” Trump’s observation […]
Uttarakhand at Climate Crossroads: Four Years of Disaster Reporting Reveal Five Key Patterns
Dehradun: The Social Development for Communities Foundation on Saturday released a report titled “Uttarakhand at a Climate Crossroads – What Four Years of Disaster Reporting Tell Us About Glaciers, GLOFs and Avalanches” at the Dehradun Press Club, highlighting five major patterns and five recommendations related to climate and disaster risks in the Himalayan state. The […]
NATIONAL TEACHERS’ AWARD TO 82
NEW DELHI: President of India Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred the National Teachers’ Awards 2026 on 82 exceptional educators at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The awardees include 48 school teachers, 21 higher education teachers, and 13 trainers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoSDE), whose dedication and excellence continue to shape the future […]
SWATANTRA BHARDWAJ ARRESTED, SENT TO 1-DAY CUSTODY
NEW DELHI: Swatantra Bhardwaj, the influencer and activist who bragged about “cracking the skull” of a student protester’s father during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) agitation at Jantar Mantar, was arrested on Saturday. Bhardwaj, who was detained from Uttar Pradesh‘s Bulandshahr on Friday following protests by the CJP and the opposition, was later sent to one-day police […]
AFRICA NOW BIGGER ON WORLD MAP
NEW DELHI: The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to adopt a new world map that makes the African continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe, drawing ire from Washington. Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was supported by 164 countries while the United States voted against it and […]
HEAVY RAIN, WATER LOGGING IN DELHI, NCR
NEW DELHI: Heavy rain has left several areas in Delhi and adjoining areas waterlogged, disrupting traffic and normal life in the National Capital Region (NCR), prompting the weather office to issue a red alert warning in various parts of Delhi. Several airlines have issued advisories to passengers on their way to the Indira Gandhi International […]
Teacher’s Day: Before Celebrating Teachers, Fix the Schools They Teach In
Teacher’s Day should not become an annual ritual of flowers, speeches and sentimental tributes while the Indian teacher is asked to compensate for vacant posts, crumbling classrooms, administrative overload and a rapidly changing technological world. The crisis is not merely of individual teachers; it is of a public-school system that too often makes teaching the […]
Civilisational Mission or Constitutional Equality?Mohan Bhagwat’s Speeches Reveal a Hierarchy Masquerading as Oneness
When the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh speaks of universal oneness and the unity of all spiritual paths, the language sounds generous. In New York on 29 August 2026, Mohan Bhagwat invoked these themes with practised fluency. One speech celebrated the idea that human beings must live with mutual concern, protect nature and resist […]
WORLD HEART DAY: DON’T JUST HEAR YOUR HEART — ACT ON IT
World Heart Day may have passed, but the message about protecting heart health is relevant every day. Here’s why we should pay attention to our heart health and act before warning signs become serious. India’s cardiovascular crisis is getting younger and prevention can no longer remain a slogan A heart attack was once widely perceived […]
Demand for Good Schools Isn’t Anti-Government, Dipke Flags Poor Tribal Ashram Schools
New Delhi, 04 September— In a hard-hitting statement, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke posed a pointed question asking how a demand for good schools or improvement in their condition be termed an anti-government narrative, urging Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to visit state run ‘Ashramshalas’ for a “reality check”. Speaking to the media today after […]
