There's no doubt about it but we must not forget that the aptitude of the learner is also a critical factor in this matter. For instance, mathematics isn't everybody's cup of tea and for those who don't have the mental attributes to think through the problems that mathematics solve, it ... Read More

Right now the biggest threat to world peace is two rogue states with nuclear arms - North Korea and Pakistan backed by an ambitious and irresponsible superpower, China. The commonalities between the two rogue states are also quite intriguing; both are breakaway units of what once used to be unified ... Read More

To be honest, that has not been the tradition with most English literary artists in the modern and postmodern era. They're more comfortable emulating the style of their contemporaries rather than go back to the days of the classics. It would be interesting to know about the world of Sanskrit ... Read More

How can a politically funded media channel avoid yellow journalism when a substantial part of yellow journalism is fostered and fueled by a large segment of politicians? And yet, it is also true that segments of the media that haven't compromised their integrity are the ones that keep the politicians ... Read More

From the perspective of small businesses, GST has been a nightmare so far. Now, which kind of small businesses are suffering due to the impact of GST? I would say all kinds because GST has disrupted the entire supply chain of the SME sector. Take the case of certain categories ... Read More

The initiatives being taken by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy are in the proper direction of the government's aim of clean energy. The NDA government, right from the time it came into power, is in pursuit of reducing the overdependence on the coal-fueled power generation. Wind energy accounts ... Read More

Before I answer this question, let us acknowledge the fact that this is a highly sensitive question for those who have experienced life in prison. I haven’t, and hence I can’t speak from experience here but from what I have read and heard, it’s got to be hell. Of course, ... Read More

It depends on what form of art you’re talking about because art is a multifaceted discipline that impacts different subject matters and walks of life. Art is an exalted way of expression through painting and sculpture, song, dance, drama, and literature. Let’s take the case of painting and sculpture – ... Read More

Amazon has recently kicked off its food retail pilot venture in Pune and plans to roll out its full range of food products in two to three months from now. AmazonNow, the food division of Amazon in India, will be a separate business unit as per regulations set by the ... Read More

Women’s cricket matches do get broadcasted although not as much as the men’s cricket matches but they are certainly not being overlooked. We need to understand here that unlike in badminton or tennis, women’s matches in team games like cricket, football or hockey hasn’t quite had the success needed to ... Read More