Opinion

— Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Whether you light a lamp or choose not to is a personal decision. Following a religious tradition, maintaining distance from it, or observing it in your own way is a matter of individual freedom in a democratic society. However, when personal preference or political disagreement reaches the point of publicly ridiculing a religious symbol or cultural tradition, the issue is no longer merely about a lamp. The question then becomes how much respect we show for the faith and cultural sentiments of others while expressing disagreement. The lamp has held a deeply significant place in Indian culture. The very essence of Diwali is associated with light, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. The tradition of lighting lamps in homes, temples, and on various auspi...

New Delhi: (sdna) Money laundering is no longer limited to being merely an economic crime. It has become an important financial support mechanism for organized crime, corruption, drug trafficking, terrorism, and illegal trade. In simple terms, money laundering is the process of concealing the actual source of money obtained through criminal activities and presenting it as legitimately earned or legally acquired wealth. The process of money laundering is generally understood through three major stages — placement, layering, and integration. In the first stage, illegally obtained money is introduced into the financial system. This may involve depositing large amounts of illicit cash into different bank accounts, dividing the money into smaller transactions, or introducing it into the fina...

The India We Have Become and the India We Are Still Searching For – Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Every Independence Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on our nation's past and think about its future. Over the 80 years since independence, India has witnessed significant changes. These changes are not limited to the economy, cities and technology; they can also be seen in the aspirations, confidence and outlook of ordinary Indians. The India of today is very different from the India that became free from colonial rule in 1947. Economic Growth Has Changed the Picture In the initial decades after independence, shortages of resources, limited opportunities and the challenge of meeting the basic needs of a vast population were major concerns. Today, India has emerged as one of the world'...