A ‘sycophant’ is defined by the dictionary as someone who ‘acts obsequiously towards someone in power in order to gain an advantage’. As dictionary-definitions go, this is one of the instances where the meaning is absolutely perfect. And for...
“The moment you start arguing with an ignorant fool, you have already lost”, said Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)— the fourth Caliph, who ruled the Caliphate from 656 to 661. To be honest, that alone should be reason enough...
On Thursday morning, Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh, director general of military operations, issued an important statement that was forever going to change the narrative of India’s Pak-position. Speaking to members of the press, he said, “Based on very credible...
Two thousand years ago, the great Aristotle said: “Injustice arises when equals are treated unequally and also when unequals are treated equally.” This profound statement is what lies at the heart of equality - a fundamental human right. That’s...
For over two decades now, economists, politicians, international fund managers and the ordinary people of India have pitted India against China in the area of ‘development’. In a way, this is not without reason. Both countries gained independence (India...
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