Bharti Mishra Nath – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion | Will Trump's DOGE Be A Failed Experiment?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday November 20, 2024

In his first term, the OAI received flak for influencing Trump's government policies. The office was silently closed during the transition after President Joe Biden took charge in 2021. Would DOGE meet the same fate?

Blog | Why You Should Quit Smoking Too, Like SRK

Bharti Mishra Nath | Sunday November 17, 2024

For older adults, quitting smoking can add years to life expectancy, making those years healthier and more active.

Opinion | 'Seen As Competition': Why Racism Against Indians Is Growing In Canada

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday November 13, 2024

There has been a growing sentiment in Canada that the country has lost control over immigration.

Opinion | Musk To Ackman, Why Are Companies Opposing 'Inclusive' Hiring?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday November 11, 2024

The whole concept of DEI which encompasses women, people of colour, and those in the LGBTQ+ community has come under attack in the US.

Opinion | Once Again, A Trump-Sized Fear For COP

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday November 08, 2024

The re-election of Trump, who has previously dismissed climate change as a hoax, is unlikely to be good news for COP.

Opinion | Why BJP's Uniform Civil Code Pitch May Work For It In Jharkhand

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday November 07, 2024

As election day draws nearer, both the BJP and JMM are likely to intensify their rhetoric on the UCC, Bangladeshi infiltrators, and the Sarna issue. Whether these topics resonate with voters will be revealed on November 23.

Blog: Diwali, Halloween And The Humble Pumpkin

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday November 01, 2024

The lore associated with pumpkins has evolved over centuries and continues to hold significance even today. They are still linked with autumnal traditions like Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Opinion | Can Our Politicians' Fitness Mania Inspire The Public?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday October 30, 2024

The disconnect between fitness-focused politicians and the ground realities of Indias sports landscape must be addressed swiftly.

Opinion | Pan Masala And Bollywood: Others Can Learn Something From Anil Kapoor

Bharti Mishra Nath | Sunday October 27, 2024

Historically, the pan masala industry has exploited celebrity allure, using ads to associate their success with these products. This trend is evident during major events like the IPL and T20 World Cup, where pan-masala brands dominate airtime.

Opinion | Southern India Has A Problem Similar To Japan, China

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday October 25, 2024

A light-hearted comment made by MK Stalin over couples and children, soon after his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu advised people to have more offspring, has revived the debate over delimitation and its impact.

Opinion | The United Nations Has Lost Its Relevance

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday October 24, 2024

There is a widening ideological divide among the five veto-wielding P5 members, typically with Russia and China on one side and the United States, the UK, and France on the other.

Opinion | Thanks To Freebies, India's Elections Are Merely Transactional Now

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday October 17, 2024

Indeed, electoral politics has long ceased to be ideology-driven. Instead, it has become transactional, with legislators primarily motivated by the desire to win elections and secure lucrative portfolios in the ruling alliance.

Opinion | Why Foreign Tourists Hesitate To Visit India

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday October 16, 2024

To attract foreign tourists, the Indian tourism industry must up its hospitality game. There needs to be better coordination between the Centre and states to enhance the visitors' experience.

Opinion | Draft Guidelines On Passive Euthanasia: A Way Forward

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday October 02, 2024

In recent years, courts and the government have recognised the right of terminally ill patients to die with dignity. However, the actual processes for facilitating this right have been so cumbersome that it has largely remained out of reach.

Opinion: Son-Rise Central - Reality Of India's Democracy

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday September 30, 2024

Political parties in India can rant and rave about nepotism and dynastic politics all they can but they hardly practice what they preach.

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