Aiman writes, one needs to recognise the fact that it is the mismanagement of plastic waste has resulted in pollution rather than the use of plastic. Although the valuable uses of plastic cannot be denied, but the fact that we have become over-reliant on the single use of plastic cannot be ignored.
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Shangri-La: Modi’s Vision for the Indo-Pacific and India
Anindita writes, policy of non-alignment which has been the core of India’s foreign policy since its independence is easily showcased throughout Indian PM Narendra Modi’s speech at Shangri la Dialogue.
Inclusion of LGTBQ in Mediclaim Policy
Shuchi writes about policy changes in India on the issue of LGBTQ. More and more private companies are including them in their mediclaim polices, showcasing a positive attitude of inclusiveness .
Social Media – Connecting or Destroying India?
Hirva writes, as responsible citizens of the country and netizens, we must ensure that we post nothing that is anti- national in nature and maintain the peace and harmony of the country.
Military Officer: Parity with Whom?
Major General MPS Kandal (Retd) writes, the way forward is for the Nation and the Parliament to provide an appropriate statue for the personnel of the armed forces that will ensure a well defined social and functional status, with matching service benefits to draw and retain the right type of leadership talent from the youth of India.
RENAMING USPACOM AS USINDOPACOM: HAS USA MISSED THE WOOD FOR THE TREES?
Major General Rajiv Narayanan (Retd) writes, the US has renamed its Pacific Command (USPACOM), based in Hawaii, as Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). However, the US seems to have missed the wood for the trees as the Indian Ocean spreads way beyond the assigned borders of the erstwhile PACOM.