Economics of Harley-Davidson’s exit from India
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Harley-Davidson, Inc., H-D, or Harley, is an American motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers that survived the Great Depression in 1930s.The company survived numerous ownership arrangements, subsidiary arrangements, periods of poor economic health and product quality and intense global competition to […]
Revenge Porn: A new means to harass people
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Most of the people particularly here in our state are not aware literally about this term, but when defined, they know it exists in our society but are shy to talk about it. Let me define this term for you. Revenge Porn refers to the sharing of explicit or sexual, images or […]
Dreaming for a peaceful world
Syed Mustafa Ahmad The concept of peace has the distinction of always having been relevant, whatever the age. It is inseparably entwined with the issue of human existence. Peace basically means harmony. It not only is among nature’s creations but between nature and man as well. With the passage of time, the concept of peace […]
The ‘positives’ of the pandemic
N J Ravi Chander When the pandemic forced us indoors, I embarked on a new pastime – bird watching. My balcony overlooks an African Tulip tree that serves as a haven for a host of avian creatures and squirrels. The deciduous tree which resembled a skeleton after shedding its leaves in summer now sports a […]
Abandoned to the mercy of elements
Desh Bir Be it Corona or SARS or NIPAH or droughts or floods, the average Indian is at the mercy of the elements and not of fellow human beings, much less the supposed Patrons of society who are expected to stand by the less fortunate ones in moments of need. Come Corona and the employers […]
Another shameful incident of rape
Fahid Fayaz Darangay The incident that forced me to write on this sensitive social issue was the recent Hathras rape case where a 19 year old dalit girl was brutally gang raped and her family was not given the right to perform her last rites after she succumbed to injuries in a Delhi hospital. I […]
Hitting the right track
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime was launched all over India with effect from 1 July 2017 after facing severe backlash from Economic thinkers and policy makers. The GST collections for September are likely to cross Rs 95,000 crore for the first time this fiscal year which would be mainly for transactions […]
Eradicating Heart diseases through lifestyle changes
Dr. Bimal Chhajer On the occasion of their 25th year Anniversary, Founder of SAAOL, Dr Bimal Chhajer highlighted on the views of eradicating heart diseases through lifestyle-related changes, diet, exercise and yoga. The program included complete education on ways of overall heart care to patients and those vulnerable to heart ailments to eradicate heart diseases […]
The lunch break
N J Ravi Chander During my school days, the lunch break provided a welcome rush of excitement. The half an hour recess was not only a much-needed break from the humdrum routine of the classroom but a time to bond with your best pals, forge new relationships, share lunch and last but not least indulge […]
What would you like to become: A doctor or an engineer?
K S S Pillai My grandson Raj has been facing this question from all and sundry ever since he joined his higher secondary classes two years ago. No one used to ask such questions when I was in his position. The field of higher studies depended on the marks scored at the qualifying examination and […]
