As of today, the toll from the fire started last week in northern California is 71 fatalities and 150,000 acres lost. The fire is only 55% contained but it is slowing down. The recent count... - 1 hour ago, 17 Nov 18, 11:22pm -
So finally the #MeToo avalanche has hit the White House. And John Kelly is going to get snowed away. All because he got in the way of Melania Trump and ignored her demands. Sheryl Sandberg... - 3 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 9:00pm -
Can we complete a jigsaw puzzle without knowing the whole picture? Throughout the ages, people have been seeking happiness and the resources to remain happy but so far this happiness has remained elusive. Modern man... - 5 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 7:07pm -
The right to information is being steadily constricted by gross subversion of the law and Constitution. RTI Act mandates in Section 7 (1) that information can only be refused for exemptions specified in Section 8... - 17 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 7:35am -
The third meeting of Quad countries on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Singapore again saw the four participants issue separate statements. While the US, Japan and Australia emphasised a rules based order... - 22 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 2:00am -
For the longest time, India had a lock on a dubious global distinction: it was home to the world’s largest pool of extremely poor people. No more. Earlier this year, Brookings Institution scholar Homi Kharas... - 22 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 2:00am -
As America’s trade war with China enters its fourth month and tensions continue to mount, the tit-for-tat tariffs and counter-tariffs are drowning out a deeper conflict. Despite President Trump’s obsession about trade deficits, what is... - 22 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 2:00am -
By Jaya Row Swami Rama Tirtha said a hundred years back – ‘Your only duty is to be happy!’ Sages have been asking us to experience not just happiness but infinite happiness, independent of the... - 22 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 2:00am -
Crack the glass ceiling, see the stars. 30-year-old chef Garima Arora’s Bangkok restaurant Gaa – less than two years old – has got its first Michelin star, which makes her the first Indian woman to... - 22 hours ago, 17 Nov 18, 2:00am -
Laddu Pinto was unwell. With every passing day, his health deteriorated. Doctor’s were trying their bit, but it was as if Laddu was near his end. One such morning when Laddu experienced severe convulsions, the... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 8:09pm -
First experience: This incident dates back to twelve years when I was in my early thirties. My son was barely six months old when he developed some chest infection. As we reached the lab for... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 8:00pm -
On 29 October 2018 I wrote about Ramji Mishra, an autorickshaw driver from Bhadohi district, who was beaten violently in police lockup and died. I wish to thank readers who have donated to Ramji Mishra’s... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 7:00pm -
This is my seasonal flu post. One that I update each year. Here are current recommendations and controversies regarding influenza vaccinations, prevention and treatment. I am going to give you a slightly expanded version this... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 5:39pm -
Talking to a young girl from South Africa studying law at a University in New Zealand, I was surprised to hear that her whole family migrated from their own nation – because of the scourge... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 3:55pm -
What are the unique features of the Money Back Policy and why should one buy this? Financial Crises are unpredictable and can encounter anyone at any point in time. In such a situation one looks... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 3:38pm -
In a regular feature, our guest NRI columnist talks life, education, technology, culture, career, sport and Brexit from an “almost Indian’s” perspective. Opinions expressed are clearly his own… It was hard not to be moved... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 3:03pm -
When I asked a top official entrusted with tiger conservation about the killing of Avni – the tigress, the first response was that she was a man-eater responsible for 13 deaths. ‘Man-eater’ a term given... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 2:37pm -
Dates for elections to five state assemblies have already been announced and the results are expected on 11 December 18. A few months later the country will be voting for the government at the Centre.... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 1:57pm -
India and the United States of America have one thing in common, among the many other things and that is: faced with disasters from time to time, having complicated health systems and aiding other nations... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 1:46pm -
The Indian cricket team has embarked on a crucial tour of Australia. It’s important for two reasons: history and the next World Cup. A successful Test series in Australia has proved to be beyond the... - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 1:46pm -
Delhi is not a product of the linguistic reorganisation of the states that happened in 1956, but has a unique status. - 3 days ago, 14 Nov 18, 3:01pm -
Even if Modi appears small in front of the statue in carefully crafted photographs, he will be seen by Gujarati youth as an inheritor of values of the Grand Unifier. - 4 days ago, 13 Nov 18, 7:27pm -
If we look deeply within we can discern that the essence of our being is the light of consciousness, not the compulsions of the mind or the biology of the body. This is the light of Yoga. - 5 days ago, 12 Nov 18, 5:58pm -
The Supreme Court should treat the CBI mess as an opportunity to get a clean-up done in the long-term interest of fighting corruption and maladministration. - 17 days ago, 31 Oct 18, 6:57pm -
The Congress is making a mistake by not announcing official Chief Ministerial candidates in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. - 18 days ago, 30 Oct 18, 1:26pm -
A swift closure of the deal, that has to be approved by the Tata Sons board, makes eminent sense to prevent defaults that could possibly push lenders to file a bankruptcy suit. - 2 days ago, 15 Nov 18, 1:53pm -
Since Whatsapp does not carry ads, its contribution would be, or rather, should be, to weed out fake news on its platform, the most widely accessed social media platform in India. - 3 days ago, 14 Nov 18, 5:50pm -
to field both Pilot and Gehlot in the polls on December 7 should not necessarily be read that the GOP is fielding two chief ministerial candidates. - 3 days ago, 14 Nov 18, 5:46pm -
For one, there is now a legislative check on President Trump. He can no longer push partisan policies and laws through. The Democrats can initiate investigations of wrongdoing by the administration - 10 days ago, 7 Nov 18, 6:58pm -
In the last couple of years or so India’s ranking in the Ease of Doing Business survey has shot up from 130 in 2016, to 100 last year. - 17 days ago, 31 Oct 18, 8:43pm -
Short-term innovative courses at the premier institutes need to be made sufficiently aspirational, to gainfully complement regular courses elsewhere. - 17 days ago, 31 Oct 18, 7:38pm -
Airing their differences over policy is perfectly fine. These are not insurmountable either and can be resolved through extensive dialogue and deliberations. - 17 days ago, 31 Oct 18, 4:18pm -
Akbar's departure it was necessary to instill confidence in many who were worried that this would be yet another instance of a ‘powerful man’ getting away with abusing women. - 31 days ago, 17 Oct 18, 5:59pm -
If he does not go, people can be forgiven for suspecting that here’s yet another instance where ‘one of the government’s own’ is being unduly protected. - 34 days ago, 14 Oct 18, 6:58pm -
As per the IMF’s latest figures, with private debt at 54.5% and government debt at 70.4%, total debt for India added up to about 125% of GDP in 2107. - 37 days ago, 11 Oct 18, 10:16pm -
Some of the charges against him pertaining to sexual harrassment are grave and, indeed, criminal regardless of whether he was a member of the government or not. - 37 days ago, 11 Oct 18, 1:04pm -
Hyderabad Police arrested Justice V Vara Prasad under Prevention of Corruption Act and produced before 14th additional magistrate in Ranga Reddy district court at LB Nagar. Earlier he was wasThe post Judge arrested Under Prevention of Corruption Act and Jailed appeared first on Drishtikone. - 1 day ago, 16 Nov 18, 5:08pm -
When the bias and prejudice is blatant and alignment so obvious then one needs to ask the questions that are apparent in that situation. It has been known for sometimeThe post Why are Twitter and BBC Doing Rahul Gandhi’s Dirty Work? appeared first on Drishtikone. - 5 days ago, 12 Nov 18, 11:04pm -
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq was known as a wise-fool in Indian history. For making decisions that seemed “wise” but were completely detached from the ground reality and had no relationship toThe post Unbridled Assertion of Power by Unaccountable Judiciary May Lead to its Mockery or Tyranny appeared first on Drishtikone. - 9 days ago, 8 Nov 18, 6:02pm -
Congress has always from day one been anti-Hindu. Any pretense was just that – a pretense. Here, the leader of Congress in the Parliament is saying that if Modi comes,The post Hinduphobic Congress fearful of Sanatan Dharma ‘Coming Back’ if Modi Wins appeared first on Drishtikone. - 9 days ago, 8 Nov 18, 4:36pm -
Do you think your culture is superior to that of people elsewhere? Across Europe, that question is answered with a remarkable degree of variation. In eight of the 33 countriesThe post Greeks are the Biggest Cultural Chauvinists in Europe appeared first on Drishtikone. - 11 days ago, 6 Nov 18, 4:54pm -
Shahrukh turned 53 on November 2, 2018. When his many fans came to celebrate and wish him at his home Mannat and they became a bit too enthusiastic, the policeThe post Shahrukh Khan Fans Who Came to Wish on Birthday Lathi Charged Outside Mannat! appeared first on Drishtikone. - 15 days ago, 2 Nov 18, 6:49pm -
US and Indian scientists have jointly found a black hole in the binary star system 4U 1630-47 that spins close to the maximum possible rate. They used India’s first dedicated astronomyThe post Indian, US scientists identify a black hole that spins near maximum possible rates appeared first on Drishtikone. - 15 days ago, 2 Nov 18, 6:38pm -
You don’t have to throw bombs at your enemy to bring him to his knees. Just need to throw enough instruments of chaos to make things happen your way. ThisThe post Crazy-Brain ideas from Pakistan Intellectuals for their Economy appeared first on Drishtikone. - 19 days ago, 29 Oct 18, 4:27pm -
Tommy Robinson has celebrated the jailing of 20 sex abusers – despite nearly causing their trial to collapse – after a grooming gang who targeted vulnerable girls as young asThe post UK Love Jihad – Khalistani and Islamic Jihadis Grooming Sex Gangs Sentenced for 200 years appeared first on Drishtikone. - 28 days ago, 20 Oct 18, 10:58pm -
Molestation charges were framed against environmentalist and Former Director of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), R K Pachauri by the Saket Court, Delhi on Saturday as per reports. Pachauri willThe post Molestation charges framed by Delhi Court against former TERI director R K Pachauri appeared first on Drishtikone. - 28 days ago, 20 Oct 18, 10:23pm -
India Real Time started in 2010 as the first attempt by a global newspaper to offer a news product for Indian readers through the internet. Seven years and crores of clicks later, The Wall Street Journal is winding down the successful blog. We will continue to offer the content Indian readers want through the more popular paths of distribution: WSJ subscriptions, apps and social media. - 3 Jul 17, 8:30am -
The WSJ's South Asia Deputy Bureau Chief Eric Bellman and reporter Newley Purnell will be live on Facebook at 9 a.m. India time Tuesday (9:30 p.m ET Monday) discussing Apple's next big move to conquer a booming market. - 23 Jun 17, 2:29pm -
The WSJ's South Asia Deputy Bureau Chief Eric Bellman and reporter Newley Purnell will be live on Facebook at 9 a.m. India time Friday (10:30 p.m. ET Thursday) to discuss potential new restrictions and take your questions. - 9 Mar 17, 11:33am -
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said India has ‘entrepreneurial energy,’ and that he hopes his company can harness India’s move to make its vast biometric database available to app developers. In Bangalore Monday, Mr. Nadella said he wanted Indians to be able to access Microsoft products using their Aadhar ID cards, and that his company was teaming up with Flipkart, India's rival to Amazon.Here are five things Mr. Nadella said about India at a Microsoft event for startups in the tech hub… - 21 Feb 17, 6:27pm -
India's government is allowing app developers to use its biometric database of more than a billion citizens as part of an initiative called "India Stack." Here is the short answer on how the program will work. - 20 Feb 17, 2:17pm -
WSJ's South Asia Deputy Bureau Chief Eric Bellman and Financial Inclusion Project Editor Elva Darnell will be live on Facebook at 9 a.m. India time Friday (10:30 p.m ET Thursday) to discuss the story and take questions. - 16 Feb 17, 3:11pm -
India's space agency on Wednesday broke a world record by launching 104 satellites from a single rocket. These photos show the moment the Indian Space Research Organization's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle released the satellites. - 16 Feb 17, 2:23pm -
