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Unravelling the Tapestry of Compassionate Capitalism: Authenticity or Image Boost?

1Dec

By Ritesh Shetiya1 Comment

National

Unravelling the Tapestry of Compassionate Capitalism: Authenticity or Image Boost?

Social entrepreneurship is emerging as a champion of authentic compassionate capitalism. These businesses are not just profit-oriented; they are purpose-driven, aiming to solve societal issues and bring about positive change.Critics argue that some businesses are engaged in 'greenwashing,' a practice where they exaggerate or falsely claim to be environmentally friendly.While some businesses are sincere in their commitment to social and environmental causes, others may engage in practices that serve more to enhance their public image. In the dynamic world of modern entrepreneurship, the notion of Compassionate Capitalism is taking centre stage. Today's entrepreneurs are not solely fixated on profit margins; they're steering their businesses towards a greater societal and environmen...

1Dec

By Shreyas Goutham1 Comment

Featured, National

Evolving As A Major Sporting Nation

The success of hosting international events such as the G20 and the World Cup is sure to have a positive effect on the soft power of a nation and also influences the opinion of people in other nations. However, despite having a population of around 1.4 billion and a favourable demography, India is not a major competitor in important sporting event like the football world cup, Tour de France, Olympics or any other global sports or tournaments. There is a huge financial incentive for the countries hosting sporting events as with the increased number of travellers, the domestic economic activities in the region also increases.India must pick up the momentum as this is the right time for the rise of sports in India and to assume its rightful place on the world stage. Indian cricket fan...

The Hindu’s ‘Frontline’ Turns Frontline For Hamas And Glorifies Them

31Oct

By Balaji SubramanianNo Comments

National

The Hindu’s ‘Frontline’ Turns Frontline For Hamas And Glorifies Them

The latest interview given by Moussa Abu Marzouk who heads Hamas’ international relations office based in Doha, Qatar to Frontline magazine is a new low in woke-liberal journalism that absolves the terror group’s wrongdoings. It is amazing how the left liberals and Islamists normalize and legitimize violence under the cloak of the apostle of peace and use Gandhi as their means to an end. We can now see that in India the universal brotherhood supported by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind who said that Hamas is not a terrorist organization but a ‘resistance movement’ ably supported by those who want to turn Muslim ghettos into mini Gazas. (This article was first published in The Commune Mag. Republished with permission) After the advent of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at the centre under t...

Israel Terror Attack and the Lessons for Bharat

31Oct

By Shreyas GouthamNo Comments

Asia, Featured, Middle East, National, World

Israel Terror Attack and the Lessons for Bharat

Today a terrorist may rejoice in killing Jews in a holy war, tomorrow it could be any other community that might find itself in a situation similar to the one the Kashmiri Pandits were in the 1990s.The foot soldier of Islam can easily be directed in any way his master wants, one who will serve his own interests and this becomes extremely dangerous when the abettors are sovereign nations.Bharat's confused self-image along with the twisted understanding and the crude imitation of the concept of European secularism has led to many unspeakable injustices carried out in the country, which is not the case with Israel which proudly identifies itself as a Jewish state. "Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself."- Eleanor Roosevelt As the co...

Comparing #Manmohannomics and #NAMONomics: Shaping Bharat’s Economic Landscape

27Oct

By Aayush Pal & Umesh AgarwalNo Comments

Asia, National

Comparing #Manmohannomics and #NAMONomics: Shaping Bharat’s Economic Landscape

Manmohan Singh's reforms had a significant impact on Indian society, promoting economic growth, consumer choice, and higher living standards. However, his tenure as Prime Minister was marred by significant challenges with allegations of institutionalized corruption and policy paralysis in various sectors. On the other hand, #NamoNomics has been a comprehensive economic model that has brought about dramatic changes in India’s economic environment since 2014. The forward-thinking approach of #NamoNomics addresses long-standing difficulties, eliminates inefficiencies, and promotes long-term growth. Significant economic policy decisions that opened a new chapter in the development of Bharat were made in the years 1991 and 2014. The era that began in 2014 is now widely known as #NAMONo...

Reimagining India – In the Geopolitics of the 21st Century

22Sep

By Abhishek KumarNo Comments

Book Review, National

Reimagining India – In the Geopolitics of the 21st Century

An important aspect that defines the essence of Geopolitics is the highly interconnected nature of its functioning. The events that occur and gradually evolve in one region are likely to have geopolitical implications for other regions. A careful observation of the events that had taken place just prior to the turn of the century and also that took place just after it, when the world entered into the twenty-first century, is interesting to note. It provides a picture of the changing world order which was continuously shaped by those events. The book ‘Reimagining India - In the Geopolitics of the 21st Century’ edited by Dr. Nanda Kishor and Prashanth Vaidyaraj, in this context, is a deeply insightful and well-researched book that provides a comprehensive picture of India’s for...

India as Bharat – Revising the Foreign Policy to Reflect Bharatiya Ethos

16Sep

By Viswapramod C2 Comments

Analysis, Asia, National

India as Bharat – Revising the Foreign Policy to Reflect Bharatiya Ethos

Bharat is the hope of human civilization as the torchbearer of global values that include liberal order, democracy and individual freedoms, rule of law and rules-based order, which is also the essence of Dharmic civilizational consciousness. Reverting to its civilisation name must also reflect in the policy, approach and direction of Bharat’s integration with the external world, and must develop new instruments to deal with the perils of a fragile and polarized world. We must develop institutional frameworks that can take the “Bharat Story” to the international arena through, think tanks, governments, civil societies and academic circuits. As India had geared up to host the G20 heads of states summit, an official Invitation from the office of the President of India titled “The...

India, that is Bharat – Origins and the Debate

8Sep

By Shreyas GouthamNo Comments

National

India, that is Bharat – Origins and the Debate

From the early scriptures like Rig Veda to the historical epics like Mahabharata to the later works of Chanakya and poems of Kalidasa, every major work has recognised the nation as Bharata. In spite of the horrifying atrocities it suffered, Bharat signifies the defiance and will of people standing their ground enduring and unwavering on the basis of truth and Dharma. Vested interests have used the issue to divide the nation but we cannot continue with the historical blunder and must take up the task of addressing the wrongs of the past for a better future. Article 1 of the constitution, “India, that is Bharat is a union of states...”. It is declared in the constitution that the name of this country is Bharat. Recently controversy surrounding the invitation sent to the...

3Sep

By Shreyas GouthamNo Comments

Analysis, National, Science & Technology

Music: Panacea for Mental Health Issues

Music is one of the potent cures available to look for solutions to the mental health problems afflicting our population, especially the younger generation. Stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are becoming dangerously common in India, specifically in the metros and large cities.Lack of awareness coupled with the general prejudices surrounding mental health problems are brushed under the carpet which later develops into an unmitigated disaster. Many scientific studies conducted all over the world including India show the positive effect of music on the mental health of humans. India has a rich collection of stories and music that have been passed down from one generation to another. These not only include the historical grand creations of epics like Ramayana a...

Geopolitics of Football: Churning in Global Football and the Role of India

26Aug

By Shreyas GouthamNo Comments

Analysis, National, World

Geopolitics of Football: Churning in Global Football and the Role of India

Not many sports can boast of being a global phenomenon irrespective of culture or geography like football. The impact football has on tourism has been recognised by countries across the world as increased tourism brings an economic boom. In India, The sorry state of affairs in football can be attributed to corruption, lack of accountability, and complete lack of vision. Filling the Football boards with dynamic people who are passionate about the game, popularising the sport at the grassroots level, and bringing European football clubs to set up their training academies are some of the steps to increase the role of India. From Lionel Messi's shocking decision to go to MLS to Killian Mbappe's saga with PSG, this has been a crazy transfer window in European football. Most cu...