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Harshita Rai In Bihar’s political heartland, Hajipur stands as both a memory and a mission — and its present custodian, Chirag Paswan, embodies both. Born on October 31, 1982, Chirag carries the illustrious political legacy of his father,…

Poonam Sharma In the past few years, Amazon has emerged as one of the largest participants in India's e-commerce and tech landscape. It invests large sums of money, employs lakhs of people, brings small vendors to marketplaces, and…

Harshita Rai Nagaland’s economy—rich in craft, colour, and community—is set for a welcome transformation. The Centre’s latest GST reforms, slashing rates from 12% to 5% across major sectors like handloom, bamboo, coffee, and tourism, are…

Poonam Sharma A Diaspora at the Crossroads Millions of Indian-origin Americans are caught between the inherited dharmic values and the strong tides of assimilation. This battle is neither novel nor singular, but its impact on India's…

Poonam Sharma There are certain names in the grand narrative of contemporary India that don't just appear in history— they make it. One such name is Shri Dattopant Bapurao Thengadi, a person whose existence wasn't marked by roles of…

Poonam Sharma Is it coincidence, or something much darker On its glistening surface, EE Media appears to be the ultimate China dream of modern entertainment — a shining machine that churns out pop stars, idols, actors, and news anchors…

By Harshita Rai The Durgapur gang-rape of a 23-year-old MBBS student should have been a moment for collective grief, reflection, and urgent action. Instead, it has exposed a troubling pattern in West Bengal’s political leadership:…

Prof Madan Mohan Goel, Proponent Needonomics & Former Vice-Chancellor (Thrice) In an age of rapid urbanization and rising vehicle ownership, road safety has become a pressing concern that calls for moral as well as administrative…

Poonam Sharma  Ashok's political life has its roots in Bihar soil. Born on June 21, 1970, he inherited not only the resilience of a rural family but also the political acumen of his father, Hukumdev Narayan Yadav, one of Bihar's most…

The Union Government’s new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, announced in 2025, are being hailed as a major step toward inclusive growth, particularly for India’s small and medium economies. Among the states expected to gain the…