Author: Pratik Jha

A purple bulb-like vegetable, yes, I am talking about eggplant, or as many of you may refer to it, brinjal. It has become a staple in the diets of many people and is an integral part of cultural traditions worldwide. This versatile vegetable not only delights our taste buds with numerous delicacies but also adds nutritional value to our dishes. It has always been our constant endeavor to bring informative and enlightening nutritional content to your dining table. In this write-up, we will explore the benefits of eggplant. List of Health Benefits of Eggplant The shades of eggplant can range…

Screaming television debates, fighting among the guests with the anchors; the performance of our news television media has gone global in recent years. It has been a peculiar sight to see media channels from India in the conflict zones. Starting from the Ukraine-Russia war to the present Israel-Palestine conflict, the Indian media was there to report on it and rightly so. These conflicts or wars are covered by many media agencies, foreign and domestic, but there is a caveat here for the local media houses in India who, while denying the same courtesy or space to the problems in our…

Priyanka Gandhi has promised to deliver on five guarantees, which she announced in a rally in Jabalpur and later in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh at the start of the election campaign which began in early June 2023. The guarantees that she mentioned included a farm loan waiver, free 100 units of electricity consumption and charging half the units of 200 units, 1500 rupees direct money transfer to women’s bank account, bringing back Old Pension Scheme and providing gas cylinder for 500 rupees. Now, coming back to the present scenario where the EC (Election Commission) has announced the dates for the upcoming…

Caste census is a scientific recording of data in which the sects and groupings of various tribes and cultures of Indian society are noted for the official records. After 1933, it was discontinued by the Union government, but due to the caste politics of India, the state of Bihar conducted the census. It was challenged in courts and later on 02-10-2023, the data was released in public domain for the political and social consumption. The caste census has sparked a debate on the need and relevance of such an exercise, as well as its implications for the reservation policy and…

Canadian Prime Minister in a press conference in Montreal, Canada said that he was assured by the Americans on the issue of involvement of India in the killing of Hardip Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani Canadian citizen. But in a statement from the US Department of State, no specifics were mentioned about the current geopolitical tension involving India or any possible discussions and talks surrounding it. It only included the areas of cooperation between the US and India and the importance of the upcoming 2+2 dialogue. Later in a talk at the Hudson Institute, External Foreign Minister Jaishankar clarified that the…

The special parliament session called by the Modi government was supposed to end on 22nd September; celebrating the women’s reservation bill and the inauguration of the session in the new building by the members of both houses. However, the session ended with the unparliamentary and hate-filled words of a BJP MP-Ramesh Bidhuri. The remark of the BJP MP came into the limelight on 22nd September, while it was made on 21st September 2023 to another sitting MP Kunwar Danish Ali of BSP. He called Danish Ali “Mullah Atankwadi” (Muslim terrorist), “Bharwa” (pimp), “Katwa” (circumcised), and “Mullah Ugrawadi” on record. The chair at the time(10:54 pm) was headed by Kodikunnil Suresh; the statement was expunged later. A notice has already…

In the House of Commons on 19th September 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau levelled a scathing allegation against the Indian agencies for carrying out an assassination. In this plot, a Khalistanterrorist named Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down outside a gurudwara (Sikh temple) on June 18 2023 in Surrey, British Columbia. The Canadian leader criticized the involvement of the government of India while stating that the state police were still investigating the incident. He pointed out that the issue was discussed with the allies of Canada, but only concerns were raised by the USA, Britain and Australia, while none condemned the act, as the matter was still under investigation. Following this development, the MEA emphasized that the…

The Adani Group’s activities have once again come under scrutiny in an article published by the Financial Times. The article reported that the findings were shared by the OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project), which also shared them with The Guardian. It mentioned that associates of Vinod Adani, the brother of Gautam Adani, controlled 13% of the offshore funds. Additionally, the article pointed out that Chang Chung-Ling and Nasser Ali Shabar Ahli were among these associates. In a 2007 case filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Chang was named as the director of three Adani companies, and…

Kota is a district in the state of Rajasthan that is famous for its coaching industry. Unfortunately, the district has recently made headlines due to the increasing number of suicides among young teenagers. In the current month, six suicides have been reported, bringing the total number of suicides in 2023 to 22, the highest since 2015. Students flock to this place for intense preparations for JEE (Engineering) and NEET-UG (Medical) entrance exams, the pivotal gates to their aspirations. Every year, around 2 lakh students enrol in various courses. Here, students maintain a rigorous study regimen, dedicating a minimum of 10-12…

As I browsed the internet, I noticed a few suggestions in my feed related to the forthcoming US elections. Despite my initial lack of interest in events occurring 13,000 km away, I was taken aback by my newfound engagement. This unexpected shift was largely due to a sense of familiarity I felt emanating from one of the nominees, Vivek Ramaswamy. An entrepreneur and Ivy League graduate, Vivek Ramaswamy has emerged as a prominent contender in the GOP (Grand Old Party) race. When it comes to the impression he gives off, it is one of energy, vibrancy, and eclecticism. His stance…

In a widely circulated video, a child has been observed physically assaulting another child belonging to the Muslim community. The distressing incident from Khubbapur village in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh has drawn attention from netizens. In a video, a student is observed slapping another student. The boy being slapped is in tears as he’s struck following the directions of Tripta Tyagi, the Principal of Neha Public School. During this, she can be heard saying, “Kya tum maar rahe ho? Zor se maaro na (Why are you hitting him lightly? Hit him harder).” She also made a comment about “Muhamdan…

Looking to invest and grow your wealth in this decade of economic slowdown and recession? Look no further than Dalal Street (Stock Market) to park your savings securely.  As per the report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to experience a growth rate of 6.1% during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The statistics referenced by this financial institution, which designates the nation with a population of over a billion as a promising area, have drawn the interest of numerous equity investors both domestically and internationally. In the Indian share market, major fiscal institutions, as…