When will they start talking about the 59 Hindus who died in Godhra?

Even as it has been established that Muslim mobs set two coaches of the Sabarmati Express on fire in a premeditated plot to burn 59 Hindu karsevaks alive on 27th February 2002, even after 24 years of the horrific crime, some people continue to peddle conspiracy theories about it. Some time back,  former Chief Minister of […]

When Communists in Iran were jailed and executed by the Islamic regime, as soon as Ruhollah Khomeini came to power after the 1979 revolution

The Middle East today stands on the edge of another historic rupture. With the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes and Tehran launching retaliatory attacks across the region, the Islamic Republic appears to be entering one of the most uncertain moments in its four-decade history. Iranian missiles targeting American bases and urban centres like […]

How the relationship between India and Iran evolve over the years

Few ties are as cherished in the fabric of international relations as the one between Iran and India. Ancient civilisations linked by shared languages, poetry, and trade routes generate feelings of timeless brotherhood. The Mughal architecture, food, and even lexicon of India are influenced by Persian. Terms like ‘dost’ (friend) are used in both languages. However, […]

Read how Carney is trying to salvage a ruined bilateral relationship

Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada appears to be more eager than ever to salvage ties with India, undoing the profound damage his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, inflicted through years of diplomatic blunders motivated by domestic Khalistani appeasement politics. With a change in leadership, there has been an evident shift in the Canadian approach towards India.  On […]

5 easy-to-drive cars I would recommend for senior citizens

When you’re on the lookout for a car for senior members of your family, or someone you might know, start with one question: What is their need? For most Indian cities, the answer points to compact cars which can be manoeuvred around and parked with ease. Also, operating a clutch for the prime timers can be […]

How India’s HPV vaccine could rewrite the cervical cancer story – Firstpost

As India is rolling out HPV vaccine for adolescent girls for free, experts believe it could be a gamechanger in cervical cancer cases in the country Cancer rarely announces its arrival loudly. Cervical cancer, especially, is usually quiet in its early years. In many families, cancer begins almost invisibly – a vague symptom which is quickly […]

Yamaha XSR 155 gets a price hike

Yamaha has revised the pricing of the XSR155 in India, only a short while after introducing the motorcycle to the market. The neo retro offering continues to be sold in a single variant, though buyers can choose from multiple colour schemes. The latest revision affects select shades differently. The Yamaha XSR 155 has been launched in […]