Ardhanarishvara – half Shiva, half Parvati – symbolises perfect harmony: male strength meets female nurture, logic dances with emotion. No hierarchy, just interdependence. But today’s marriages falter on imbalances. While one partner dominates finances, the other dominates in emotions. But equality in marriages/relationships means shared decisions, acknowledged labour, and growing together as a couple. Psychologically,…
After the Congress completely ruled out any tie-up for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, the CPI(M)-led Left Front is on the verge of concluding its alliance talks with the Indian Secular Front (ISF) — a party founded by Furfura Sharif cleric Peerzada Abbas Siddiqui in Howrah district nearly five years ago. However, the seat…
Stepping into parenthood unveils a new dimension of love, highlighting the everyday sacrifices and small gestures that often go unnoticed. This new perspective nurtures compassion, evolving parenting from a position of control to one rooted in collaboration. It’s through unwavering dedication and thoughtful actions that children develop a strong sense of security and confidence. “We…
NEW DELHI: Driven by structural reforms, entrepreneurial energy and a forward-looking approach to debt and development, India’s post-Covid expansion has been among the most consistent for any major economy, with expectations remaining strong for the medium term, Yann Le Pallec, president, S&P Global Ratings said on Saturday. “In our latest report, we explored how India…
(As Kerala gears up for the Assembly polls, every week, Shaju Philip decodes the electoral trends, political signals, and campaign moves shaping the contest.) The battlelines for the coming elections to Kerala’s 140-member Assembly have been drawn with the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) embarking upon…
Finding a baby name can feel like walking through a crowded room. Many names sound nice but feel familiar. Some are overused, while others lose their charm over time. This list takes a different route. These names are rare, rooted in Indian sounds, and shaped for a modern world. Each one carries feeling and depth,…
Suryakumar Yadav and Usman Tariq (Agency Image) India skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted that the team’s batting has looked a little shaky in the first two matches of the T20 World Cup but expressed confidence in handling Pakistan’s tricky spinner Usman Tariq, describing him as “an out of syllabus question” in an exam. “See, sometimes there…
NEW DELHI: In a rapidly reshaping global economy, strategic sovereignty has emerged as a guiding imperative, as nations navigate global supply chains while safeguarding critical capabilities in an increasingly fragmented world, global business leaders said. During a panel discussion, KPMG India CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla, global leaders across new age economy, technology and defence, financial inclusion,…
Amid the fast-shifting political scenario in Maharashtra following the demise of NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati, the NCP brass huddled together barely a day after his funeral, deciding to hand over the reins of the organisation to his wife Sunetra Pawar, who is currently a Rajya…
Sharad Pawar’s public distancing from merger talks has cast fresh doubt over the possibility of a reunification of the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions, exposing divisions within the party and uncertainty after the death of Ajit Pawar, who had been the main link between the rival camps. Even as leaders of the NCP(SP) claim…