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April 8, 2025 10:11 AM

A Decade of Opportunity: MUDRA turns ten, dreams turn into reality

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched on April 8, 2015, by the Narendra Modi Government, has emerged as a transformative force in India’s economic landscape, addressing long-standing gaps in financial inclusion and empowering micro, smal...

April 7, 2025 2:20 PM

Waqf Act: Why is it the Modi government’s biggest reform?

Proving many of their critics wrong, the Narendra Modi government has successfully ushered in the Waqf Amendment Act of 2025. While some speculated that the bill’s detour to the Joint Parliamentary Committee was a subtle way to shelve it, the Bhara...

April 1, 2025 4:59 PM

A focused article on the essential traits, tools, and strategies required for leadership in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven world

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology, leadership is undergoing a radical transformation. What was once a role focused primarily on managing IT systems has evolved into a multifaceted position centered around driving strategic innov...

April 1, 2025 4:51 PM

Indian Prime Minister leading the men for women vision, calling for a change in the gender imbalance in personal, social and professional lives

The Mahabharata celebrates the presence of Krishna, a symbol for the antar-atma or inner wisdom, supporting queen Draupadi when she was wronged but none of her dear ones came to help. The ancient culture of India is replete with such stories when men...

April 1, 2025 4:43 PM

Women-Government partnership is communicating and chartering the Indian growth story for global audience

Women possess innate leadership qualities like resilience, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, which enable them to manage households, finances, and communities even in the lowest economic strata. Their emotional intelli...

March 28, 2025 3:20 PM

Eminent Distorians: A New Take on Indian History

Writer and journalist Utpal Kumar has once again brought fresh perspectives on history in his new book, Eminent Distorians: Twists and Truths. His previous book, Bharat Rising: Dharma, Democracy, Diplomacy, was well-received. In this latest work, Kum...

March 25, 2025 10:34 AM

Maha Kumbh 2025: My experience & reflections from my Karma Bhoomi to my Janma Bhoomi

My wife, Sagun and I flew from New York to join the millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh and had a remarkable experience visiting Prayagraj. This Maha Kumbh, to my mind. is a ‘Maha Yagya’ that has attracted hundreds of millions of devotees to t...

March 25, 2025 10:03 AM

Viksit Bharat: Unleashing the potential of a billion dreams

Over the last three decades, I have had the honour of serving India from close quarters in various capacities, witnessing its remarkable transformation journey. From the corridors of influence in Uttar Pradesh to the remotest villages, I have seen th...

March 21, 2025 9:30 PM

Nature’s groceries and safety net: How forests help feed the world better

Our forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water, from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people and biodiversity. Yet we continue to lose them at an alarming rate through deforestation and land degradat...

March 16, 2025 10:17 AM

Who are Yemen’s Houthis and why are they under attack by the US?

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched the biggest military operation in the Middle East since taking office against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed Red Sea shipping attacks. The strikes, which have killed at least 24 people so far...

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