The West Is Using Ukrainians As Cannon Fodder
byMajor world powers use the rhetoric of ‘democracy’ and ‘human rights’ only when it suits them.
Opinion
India’s Democracy Is In A State Of Decline: Here’s Why
byThe BJP’s propaganda machinery extolls Prime Minister Modi’s greatest achievement as improving India’s image on the global stage. But these sycophants don’t talk about the democratic decline in the country.
Swami Vivekananda’s Problematic Views On American Women
by“I am, as it were, a woman amongst women. Therefore, I have seen, and am seeing all of their play”.
Things Today’s Gen Z Wouldn’t Understand
byWe can’t help but feel nostalgic for the breakthrough technologies that came before Generation Z’s time, despite all the technological advances.
Why It Is Important To Embrace Dissent
byWe should stop idolising our leaders, reject dictators & embrace dissent.
Field Notes From Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra
byRahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra is much needed to revive & revitalise India’s democracy.
Indians Must Be Guided By Scientific Temper
byIndia has had a robust scientific culture. Indian mathematicians and astronomers have made extraordinary contributions. However, political morons are peddling myths and lies as scientific facts.
2022: Annus Horribilis
byHow do we understand what we witnessed in 2022?
Terrorist Recruitment Happens Online: Here’s How
byPeople who go on to be convicted of terrorist offences are far more likely to have been radicalised online – without any offline interactions at all.
Four Ways To Avoid Gaining Weight Over The Festive Season
byMindful eating, without distractions like a phone or TV, engages all of your senses & helps keep a balance.
The War In & On Ukraine
byZelensky has not stopped putting out impractical formulae for a cease-fire.
Prostate Cancer Is Rampant in India: Here’s Why
byTo prevent the dire conditions of prostate cancer, early detection is a must.
A Nuclear Physicist Explains Why Fusion Ignition Is Being Hailed As A Major Breakthrough In Fusion
byAmerican scientists have announced what they have called a major breakthrough in a long-elusive goal of creating energy from nuclear fusion. How far off is the long-sought dream of fusion providing abundant, clean energy?
What Is The Reichsbürger Movement Accused Of Trying To Overthrow The German Government?
byReichsbürger adherents have been stopped from attempting violent action before, but this latest incident and its alleged members have caused greater concern.
Why Can’t A Nation Of 1.25 Billion Assemble 11 Players For World Cup Football?
byThe world is gripped in a football frenzy at Qatar’s FIFA World Cup. Football mania has caught up in India too — from rural heartlands to mofussil towns and urban centres. The euphoria manifested in fans erecting massive cut-outs of their idols. Supporting international teams with stellar performances in true cosmopolitan spirit is laudable. However, factoring in the deterioration of football in the country, Indians are probably condemned to supporting only foreign nations. They may never be fortunate to witness an Indian team qualifying for the World Cup finals. It is unfortunate that the country, with 1.25 billion people, has failed miserably in scouting, training and assembling 11 players of international stature to play for the coveted FIFA games. The decline of Indian football over the last 60 years warrants soul-searching into its likely causes and malefactors. Currently, India ranks 106th in the world by FIFA. Ironically, football, the most popular sport of pre-Independence India, has sunk to abysmal depths of mismanagement and unprofessionalism. The Durand Cup –– the third oldest football tournament in the world –– started in 1888 in Shimla. The three legacy football clubs- Mohammedan Sporting, East Bengal and Mohan Began hailing from Calcutta are more than 100 years old. India was once touted as the Asian giant of football, spurning a golden age between 1950-’62. India had even qualified for a FIFA World Cup hosted by Brazil in 1950. However, it didn’t participate in the tournament for unknown reasons. -30- Copyright©Madras Courier, All Rights Reserved. You may share using our article tools. Please don’t cut articles from madrascourier.com and redistribute by email, post to the web, mobile phone or social media.Please send in your feed back and comments to [email protected]