S BalakrishnanThe Taj Mahal is a symbol of love. How could lovers be banned from visiting it? Though it might sound strange, it is true. However, this is not at the Taj in Agra (oh, what a relief!) but at the mini Taj replica in Thiruvarur Town in Tamil N..

Free ThinkerThe Supreme Court has given an unprecedented chance to the first or second runner up to request the election authority within 7 days of the result for a recheck of the EVM    – i.e., 5% of the control units, ballot units a..

Ranjan YumnamI don’t harbour any doubt about my privilege. I am a straight male Meitei with a whitish complexion. I will admit upfront that I have enjoyed unearned privileges since my birth, and as I have become a middle-class Meiteiman, my social p..

UK Behera Contd from previous issueSuch a mosaic of plant and crop species contributes for a better quality of life for the farmers by providing various items of food, fodder and fuel for the farm family. Rearing of cows, goats, etc. along with fish in fa..

Narendra Pukhrambam I have written this article because I wish to share my experience and observation of bees and my view on the important role they play in the life of man and to demonstrate the tremendous benefits they bring. I hope that it will he..

 UK BeheraAgriculture in South Asia is at cross-roads in terms of achieving sustainability, mainly for three reasons. The region is finding it difficult to generate adequate income and employment for its vast farming population, failing to achieve en..

Angad Prasad, Indira Sarangthem and Daya RamContd from previous issueFor making Atma Nirbhar Bharat, utmost care has to be taken for selecting rural youth and providing them appropriate training. Usually, names and lists of candidates are asked by trainin..

Shobha Shukla and Bobby Ramakant (CNS)A migrant worker who was sick for over three months, actively sought medical help and advice, but his health kept deteriorating. Despite having constant cough, fever, and increasing weakness since months, neither he n..

Angad Prasad, Indira Sarangthem and Daya RamContd from previous issueThe farmers’ welfare activities, publications, seasonal agricultural information and other facilities being served to the farmers should be disseminated in time. \If possible, a da..

Kajal Chatterjee Contd from previous issueIndia zealously flaunts its "elitism" by placing a spaceship on Mars orbit or landing it on Moon! It tries to display its “might” in the international community by building gigantic statues at State..

Charanjit SinghIndia has transformed its food system from a highly deficient one in the mid-1960s to one that is self-reliant and surplus now. Feeding India’s growing population may remain a major challenge in the future, because of the climate chal..

Kajal Chatterjee What honour has India bestowed on this great selfless humanitarian and Nobel Laureate for Peace ? Even after he received the highest recognition in the world way back in 2014, for his yeoman’s service towards the hapless vulnerable ..

Shivaji SarkarJammu and Kashmir is advancing at a pace that may surprise many across the nation, boasting strong health and social indicators. It stands out with impressive statistics for women and high per capita income particularly remarkable considerin..

Vijay GarGContd from previous issueOffline Digital DetoxReading print magazines offers a break from the constant digital screen exposure that's become a norm in today's society. It's a chance to unplug, reduce eye strain, and enjoy a tactile reading exper..

Free ThinkerI am neither a soothsayer nor a political pundit but I am simply a small-time gossiper cum rumor-monger. My assessment may be flayed by many but it will be appreciated widely by the intelligentsia who can smell the stink of politics.  Dir..

Ranjan K BaruahWe are aware that mere academic qualification is not enough to get placement or decent jobs. There are skills which are important to be employed and sustained in the competitive job market. . Two words which are important when it comes to g..

Angad Prasad, Indira Sarangthem and Daya RamContd from previous issueTherefore, it is essential to process a part of the produce into low volume high value products to make the crop remunerative. As it is abundantly available in the region, different prod..

Shahnaz HusainWith a lip-smacking taste and having a distinct juicy, sweet and refreshing quality to it, watermelons are synonymous with summertime.Watermelons and Indian summers are made for each other. High in water content and low in calories, watermel..

Angana Chakrabarti (associate member of The Reporters’ Collective)Contd from previous issue The Kuki political leaders accused the Chief Minister of communalising the State and targeting their community by supporting new Meitei armed groups.These we..

Dr Thiyam Ramesh Singh A zoonotic disease is a disease or infection that can be transmitted naturally from vertebrate animals to humans or from humans to vertebrate animals. More than 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic in origin. This includes a wide var..

Angana Chakrabarti (associate member of The Reporters’ Collective)Contd from previous issueThe claim came from no less than the Additional Superintendent of Police in the Narcotics and Affairs of Border Bureau, Thounao-jam Brinda, who later resigned..

Reviewed by Lt Col M Ranjit Singh (Retd)Dr. Mohendra Irengbam has just published his eighth and last, according to him, book in London recently. I somehow do not believe his statement that this will be his LAST book. He, with his flair of writing, possess..

Angana Chakrabarti (associate member of The Reporters’ Collective)Sugnu, India – Ratan Kumar Singh, a 58-year-old high school teacher, never imagined he would be happy to see armed fighters, or “revolutionaries” as he called them. ..

Sivakumar Vijayaraghavalu (PhD)In an age where convenience reigns supreme, an unseen adversary lurks within our midst, breaching the defenses of our health and environment. This invisible foe, plastic pollution, has permeated every corner of the globe, fr..

Sagolsem Jasobanta Singh (Advocate)In Manipur, choosing the right candidate to govern you is a major issue every citizen faces during MP elections unless voters have mild concerns about a particular candidate/party.Main thing to understand is what kind of..