Bharti Mishra Nath – Author, NDTV.com

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.

Opinion | The Karnataka Conundrum: The Road Ahead For A Chastened Siddaramaiah

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday September 26, 2024

A huge court setback for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah means he can be prosecuted in a land scam that threatens to upend his government and his long political career.

Opinion | Vande Bharat: Chugging Through The Heart Of Nation

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday September 25, 2024

Six new routes for Vande Bharat (VB) trains were flagged off on September 15.

Opinion | The Misery of Not Having Indian Size Charts

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday September 25, 2024

With the rise of e-commerce, ordering clothing online presents an even greater challenge regarding sizing, due to the inconsistencies among local and international brands.

Opinion | Clean Air And Blue Skies Still Far For India

Bharti Mishra Nath | Saturday September 14, 2024

The Union and state governments must stop relegating pollution issues to the background.

Opinion | An Opportunity in Crisis for India's Garment Industry

Bharti Mishra Nath | Saturday September 14, 2024

As Chinas and Bangladesh's dominance wanes, the world is searching for the next textile hub.

Opinion | It's Time Pakistan Stopped Blaming Others For Its Balochistan Problem

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday September 06, 2024

Pakistan needs to abandon the policy of rewarding those who attack Baloch nationalists and stop promoting conspiracy theories that India, Iran, and Afghanistan are behind all the chaos in Balochistan.

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