Author: Deshwale National Desk

In a world built for right-handed comfort, left-handers quietly challenge norms every single day. They reach for scissors that don’t fit, write in notebooks that smudge their words, and adjust to tools that never considered their needs. Yet, instead of yielding, many thrive—creating paths less travelled, ideas less obvious. What begins as a daily inconvenience often becomes the foundation for creative thought, strategic adaptation and deep-rooted resilience. Roughly 9.2 percent of the global population—over 700 million people—are left-handed. But in India, that figure shrinks to just 5.8 percent. The gap isn’t biological; it’s cultural. Across Indian schools, countless children are…

To reduce overcrowding on Mumbai’s heavily loaded suburban train network, Central Railway recently proposed a staggered office timing model for companies across the city. The initiative aimed to decongest peak-hour trains by encouraging firms to adjust reporting hours for their employees. However, out of nearly 800 companies approached by the Railways, only a small number have shown interest in implementing the idea. According to officials familiar with the matter, most of the companies that responded positively are small and employ fewer than 25 people each. This limited participation has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the plan. The concept behind…

A mild earthquake struck Haryana on Wednesday morning, but the impact was widely felt across Delhi and neighbouring areas. For many, it was one of the longest tremors they could remember. While there were no reports of damage or injury, the incident left residents shaken… both physically and emotionally. The Delhi earthquake tremors have once again reminded people just how vulnerable the city is when the ground starts moving. The quake hit at 9:04 a.m., catching people off guard. Measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale, the epicentre was located in Jhajjar district of Haryana, around 200 kilometres from cities like…

China’s $137 billion mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo, the Brahmaputra’s source, threatens India’s water security, agriculture, and ecology. Set to generate 300 billion kWh annually, it could disrupt downstream flows, prompting India to plan a counter-dam in Arunachal Pradesh despite local protests and environmental risks. Hydropower Potential and Strategic Ambition On December 25, 2024, China announced a project that sent ripples across South Asia. The world’s largest hydropower dam, approved for construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, promises to reshape the region’s energy, ecology, and geopolitics. Known as the Brahmaputra in India, this mighty river is the lifeline…

Once the glittering crown of India’s gold production, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) is preparing for a dazzling comeback. After lying dormant for over two decades, the century-old mining town is poised to re-enter the national spotlight with the potential recovery of gold and platinum-group elements worth an estimated ₹30,000 crore from its tailing dumps. From Abandonment to Auction Closed in 2001 due to soaring costs and declining yields, KGF’s 13 tailing dumps—spanning over 1,000 acres—contain 32 million tonnes of residue from historic mining operations. These toxic “cyanide hills” once symbolised industrial collapse. Today, they represent economic opportunity. In June 2024,…

At dawn, as the sun rises over Mumbai, the slums of Govandi stir to life under a cloud of dust and smoke. Welcome to Deonar Dumping Ground—India’s oldest and largest landfill. Since 1927, it has silently devoured Mumbai’s waste, now towering over 120 feet—higher than an 18-storey building. Buried below are 16 million tonnes of legacy waste, and every day, 5,500 tonnes more arrive. A City’s Breathing Hazard Deonar isn’t just a landfill. It’s a living monster—spitting methane, spewing smog, and shortening lives. In Govandi, next to the dumping ground, the average life expectancy is just 39 years. Infant mortality…

Bharat Bandh, India’s form of nationwide strike, has roots in post-independence protests against economic and social policies. From the 2010 fuel price bandh to the 2025 labour strike, these shutdowns disrupt transport, banking, and trade, costing billions. A 2012 bandh caused Rs. 12,500 crore in losses, per CII estimates. Recent protests, like the 21 August 2024 SC/ST reservation bandh, highlight ongoing tensions. While voicing public dissent, bandhs strain India’s economy, raising questions about their efficacy. India’s streets fall silent. Shops shutter, trains halt, and markets freeze. This is the Bharat Bandh, a powerful protest rooted in the nation’s struggle for…

कुंजी बिंदु केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने शुक्रवार को पुणे के राष्ट्रीय रक्षा अकादमी में श्रीमंत बाजीराव पेशवा प्रथम की प्रतिमा का अनावरण किया। श्रीमंत बाजीराव पेशवा मराठा साम्राज्य के विस्तार की नींव रखने वाले महान योद्धा थे। वे बाजीराव पेशवा प्रथम के पुत्र थेष उन्हें नानासाहेब प्रथम के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। उन्होंने अपने पिता की विरासत को आगे बढ़ाया था। सन 1740 से 1761 तक पेशवा के रूप में उन्होंने मराठा साम्राज्य के विस्तार और प्रशासन में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई थी। उनके नेतृत्व में, मराठा साम्राज्य अपने चरम पर पहुंचा थे। दक्खन से पंजाब की…

मध्यकालीन भारत के उस समय में, जब जाति ही पहचान और पूजा का अधिकार तय करती थी, तब एक साधारण नाई ने समाज की सारी सीमाएं तोड़कर दिखा दीं। संत सेना न्हावी—नाभिक जाति से आनेवाले एक महान वारकरी संत—ने अपने जीवन से ये साबित कर दिया कि ईश्वर की कृपा किसी जाति, पद या स्थिति की मोहताज नहीं होती। वे सिर्फ एक नाई नहीं थे, वे एक ज्वलंत आत्मा थे, जिनकी भक्ति ने राजसत्ता को भी झुका दिया और समूचे समाज को एक नई दिशा दी। सेना न्हावी मध्य प्रदेश के बांधवगढ़ किले के राज दरबार में नाई का काम…

A dusty old Maruti 800, once the pride of a family, now rusting in a Delhi scrapyard. Its engine is silent, its wheels frozen—but its story isn’t over yet. What defines the end of a vehicle’s life? Is it the years it has served, the dents it has endured, or a government order that seals its fate? Around the world, the definition of an End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) varies—shaped by environmental concerns, economic policies, and cultural views on waste. In India, where millions of vehicles navigate smog-filled roads, managing ELVs is not just a regulatory challenge—it’s an environmental necessity. Let’s take…