Opinion

The Maternity Benefit Act essentially implies that the mother is solely responsible for parenting, caring and all other aspects of child-rearing

Both Krishna and Godavari Rivers face this peculiar situation to be managed by the respective River management boards. However, this problem is acute in case of Krishna River as one flank each of Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar projects fall in each state.

In the face of majoritarianism, regional parties must wake up to the reality of their gradual decline and assert their individuality

While schemes have been introduced to support farmers, absence of income data raises questions about the progress towards doubling farmers’ income

As socialbots become commonplace, the need to define our ethics in producing such ‘beings’ will surface repeatedly

A positive individual is one who can deal with emotions without making use of unhealthy ways and accepts them

Child marriage is a crime and anyone indulging in it needs to be prosecuted

Despite huge requirements, the allocation for the sector has only increased 0.65% to Rs 1.275 lakh crore in Budget 2024-25

India is not capable of employing more than half of its labour force, which points to a significant mismatch between academic qualifications and industry requirements

What is the point of possessing Freedom of Thought as an ‘absolute right’ if one cannot speak what is on one’s mind?

The CJI’s role as Chief Judicial Administrator cannot be dispensed with as the common man looks up to him for justice delivery

Both employees and employers must work together to create a work-life balance for self-care, productivity

In an equal society, positive experiences and delightful memories can set the stage for manifestation of uplifting dreams

Over 1 billion people live in ‘slums’ and are left dangerously exposed to heat stress by gaps in climate monitoring

Palestinians may have had their own state. Instead, the US has used its veto in the United Nations 45 times since 1972 to protect Israel from the consequences of its actions

Bankers handle heavy mental pressure from all ends to execute their roles, even during emergencies such as Covid-19

As textbooks are prescribed for a number of years, they are passed on (or even sold at half rate) to students of the next batches for use. They are not for single-use

Arbitrary imposition of moral standards blurs the line between personal and professional, creating an atmosphere of fear and stifling individuality

Over four billion people – more than half of the world’s population across more than 40 countries – will go to polls this year

Production contracts are more appropriate than market contracts for farmers to overcome the many obstacles, thereby increasing their farm incomes

Due importance to the concept of river basin in adjudication is vital for deciding equitable apportionment of water resources

India’s competition in the region is with China and any public outrage against a South Asian country will only further help pro-Beijing groups

A little disengagement from office activity during breaks can allow space for higher productivity while also sparking innovative ideas

As humanity, we need to take a moment to assess our priorities to make the right choices