human dignity

Slams Cops for Publicly Shaming Arrested Persons, Issues New SOPs

Says Such Conditions Are Not Imposed On Privileged Class Accused

Buddha Purnima, a triple-blessed day celebrating Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana, underscores the enduring relevance of his teachings. In today's world, marked by rapid change and division, mindfulness, non-attachment, and compassion offer vital pathways to inner peace, resilience, and unity. These ancient principles provide a timeless guide for navigating modern challenges.

The Supreme Court has declared bail conditions in Odisha requiring accused persons to clean police stations as "null and void," citing a "colonial mindset" and human rights violations. The court emphasized that such degrading conditions are impermissible and must be removed from all bail orders across the state.

A Hangzhou court ruled that companies cannot use AI adoption as an excuse to unfairly dismiss employees. The case involved a supervisor demoted and facing a pay cut after AI automated his tasks. The court emphasized that technological change must be handled with fairness, preserving reasonable pay and status, not just employment.

In a fervent plea, the North East Students’ Organisation (Neso) has expressed deep distress over the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, calling for urgent measures to cease the violence. They emphasize the need for peace restoration and the unbearable pain inflicted on the community.

Maruti Suzuki employees, through their eParivartan initiative, dedicated over 2,600 hours to more than 30 community activities. These efforts, including blood donation drives and assembling wheelchairs, positively impacted over 8,700 individuals. Volunteers also supported shelter home residents and engaged with underprivileged youth and specially-abled children, fostering learning and well-being.

During Holy Week, Pope Leo XIV and the Dalai Lama jointly condemned the use of God's name to justify war, emphasizing that religious traditions fundamentally teach love and compassion. Their powerful, unqualified appeal rejects the seductive arguments of necessity and exception that fuel conflict, urging a moral refusal of violence and a recognition of shared humanity.

An intensivist reflects on the paradox of simplicity and happiness within the complex world of the ICU. While modern medicine often celebrates complexity, the author argues that true happiness and effective care stem from basic human needs and profound simplicity. The article highlights how severe illness strips away the unnecessary, revealing the fundamental elements of life that truly matter.

Comedy Khiladigalu contestants fulfilled the late Rakesh Poojary's dream by organizing his sister Rakshitha's wedding. Stepping in as brothers, they managed all arrangements, ensuring the ceremony was a dignified and emotionally complete tribute to their friend. This act highlights the profound bonds of friendship extending beyond the television stage.

A man's desperate act of carrying his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to withdraw her money has sparked outrage and prompted multiple inquiries. Officials are now investigating the incident, which highlights the challenges faced by tribal communities in accessing formal banking services. The man will also face renewed traditional rituals.

Kulpreet Yadav's "Battle of Narnaul" delivers an authentic and intense military non-fiction experience, blending history, strategy, and human drama. The novel follows Indian soldiers on a critical mission in a volatile conflict zone, exploring the complexities of modern warfare and the psychological toll of combat through an ensemble cast and vivid battle sequences.