The Indian Air Force must wait for about a decade before it’s ready to place orders. By then, the fifth generation fighters would be entering the air forces of the world
Mohan Guruswamy Delhi
Sandip Ray is aware that any film he makes almost inevitably invites comparisons with his father, Satyajit Ray’s work. But he does not feel intimidated. This fourth-generation Ray has just finished his ninth film, a Psychological thriller, slated for release in November
Arup K De Kolkata
Information officers are using a ploy to deter RTI applicants from seeking details that may embarrass the government. To discourage, they demand exorbitant amount of money ostensibly as an expense for ferreting out the information. And, it’s all official
Sadiq Naqvi Delhi
The Union ministry of health and family welfare has a toll-free helpline which provides information related to reproductive and sexual health to callers
Sumiran Preet Kaur Delhi
During the apartheid regime, Indians were clubbed with blacks. After the end of the hateful regime, the blacks continue to view them suspiciously
Sanjay Kapoor Durban
Habib Tanvir had extraordinary strength of character and zest for life that inspired him to love more than one woman and be the father of two daughters and an affectionate grandfather to three grandsons
Anna Tanvir France
In the mad rush to meet the deadline for the upcoming Commonwealth games, the Delhi Metro is ignoring the health and well-being of its workers. The result could be disastrous
Sadiq Naqvi Delhi
If the Direct Taxes Code Bill is passed in its present form, a firm will end up paying taxes even on loans raised by it to finance capital expenditure
Noor Mohammad Delhi
The IPL 2 gave confidence to the South African Indian community that remained ambivalent about the country of origin of their forefathers
Sanjay Kapoor Durban
The marginalised women of Medak district have shown the way to other farmers, scientists and policy makers to regenerate sustainable and citizen controlled food systems
Akash Bisht Medak (Andhra Pradesh)
For dalits of Semra village, Rahul Gandhi’s visit was like manna from heaven. It forced government officials to fast track development work
Pradeep Kapoor Semra (UP)
Obstruction to freedom of expression makes the insistence on one’s own space and speech invaluable. When public spaces are patrolled and right to express oneself is suppressed, personal freedom is at stake
Ankita Chawla Delhi
In India, citizens do not have the liberty of being protected if their area gets caught in a conflict. Reason: Though India is a signatory of the Geneva conventions but as India does not declare zones of violence as conflict zones, it is difficult for Geneva conventions to be triggered off.
Sumiran Preet Kaur Delhi
