Opinion

Arnold J Toynbee compared the rise and fall of civilisations to the living organisms that possess birth, growth decay and death

The soft route can expand the scope for answerability and prove to be empowering

With a mediocre workforce and enterprise, we have created a mediocre nation with high aspirations

India being the largest democracy must formulate a comprehensive environment and conservation policy

Move beyond the cycle of reaction and recovery and embrace a future where we are prepared for whatever nature throws our way

The government while promoting job creation potential must also focus on the quality aspect of these jobs

Should our ultimate focus be mind-oriented or body-oriented?

This involves efforts to integrate elements of empathy, valuing contextual, ethical integrity

PCBs are facing significant challenges preventing them from effectively tackling pollution problems

The obsession with being constantly productive, often at the expense of one’s health, makes productivity toxic

The recent 2+2 dialogue can be seen as an initiative by China to strengthen its influence to counter the US

Gender is a significant factor but not the only one as the contest between Trump and Clinton showed

India looks upon Hasina as a friend but at the same time, it cannot alienate the current Bangladesh government

Entrepreneurship is akin to sports since both require a strong determination and planning to achieve success

When we assess Sebi’s leadership, we must question why government appoints individuals whose impartiality is in doubt

National Space Day serves as a reminder of the importance of unity in achieving greatness

Facebook's viral word puzzles engage users with their clever simplicity, challenging overthinking and offering a mental escape. From tricky riddles like ‘What has four letters’ to classics like ‘I speak without a mouth,’ these brain-teasers spark social interaction and remind us of the joy in language's playful elegance

The definition of unemployment that focuses on actively searching for a job underestimates the true picture of joblessness

The rise of dumbphones hints at Gen-Z’s attempt to reduce mindless scrolling and avoid its detrimental effects

Stakeholders should advance their resources towards pre-emptive, preventive and proactive procedures

A volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world can be an exciting frontier of endless possibilities

For a platform that many consider to be on its way out, Facebook continues to surprise us with its ability to foster community and creativity. Whether it’s through debates over the anatomy of a loaf of bread, the name for a tricky scoop of ice cream, or discussions about modern social behaviors like phubbing, Facebook remains a space where language and imagination thrive.

Promoting regional organisations should be in India’s larger interest and part of its neighbourhood policy

India has reasons to be worried about Yunus’ statements as he is peeved at New Delhi’s closeness to Hasina