Opinion

Perils and promises

In the vast expanse of India’s rural heartland, where the rhythm of life still pulses to the beat of monsoons and harvests, a seismic policy shift is underway.
India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047 cannot be charted on the strength of urban growth alone. Nearly two-thirds of the country’s population still lives in rural and semi-rural areas, and their ...
MGNREGA or the VB-G-RAM-G Act—the policy should not be a continuation of doles and freebies but a pathway to systemic solutions ...
Ohio's economic development board will consider proposals from two major international companies that hope to invest in the state at an upcoming meeting in Columbus. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority is a ...
After decades of catastrophic storms and severe floods triggered by intense monsoon rains, some parts of the Philippines prove that flood control infrastructures can hold water — when done properly ...
When winter rolls in and the garden quiets down, it can feel like you’re stuck waiting for spring. If your green thumb is itching for something to do, there are plenty of easy projects that can bring ...
Which aquarium net is best? Keeping an aquarium is a relaxing and fun hobby, thanks to the tank’s gentle bubbling and the curious activities of tropical fish. However, removing fish and items from ...
Windows 11 has been in the news lately because of the sunsetting of Win 10, but a developer found the latest update to Microsoft's OS borked his .NET MAUI projects built with .NET 8. On Microsoft's ...
Project 2025 described Medicare and Medicaid as “runaway entitlements” in desperate need of “reform.” “In essence, our deficit problem is a Medicare and Medicaid problem,” the document said. Trump ...
Long-term astrophotography projects involve repeatedly imaging celestial objects over extended periods (days to years), documenting changes in their position and/or appearance, combining art and ...
There is no shortage of programs or practices that promise to increase happiness. People may meditate for 30 minutes every morning, block off full evenings to deeply connect with close friends or ...