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Of The Oil Paradoxes Facing Both India As Well As The USA

Of The Oil Paradoxes Facing Both India As Well As The USA

India's dependence on imported crude leaves its economy exposed to geopolitical risks, columnist S Murlidharan argues. Citing Reliance's refining and...

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S Murlidharan

The First Lesson: Why Overcoming Ego Is Key To Spiritual Growth

The First Lesson: Why Overcoming Ego Is Key To Spiritual Growth

Spiritual knowledge becomes meaningful only when its teachings are reflected in daily thoughts, actions and character. The greatest barrier between an...

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Dada J P Vaswani

Cockroaches Teaching Us How To Fight And Survive Turbulent Times

Cockroaches Teaching Us How To Fight And Survive Turbulent Times

Growing public restlessness, youth activism and changing political attitudes could signal a democratic course correction in India, the opinion piece...

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Ashutosh

Festive Advertising: From One-Lane Sale Festival To A Festive Maze

Festive Advertising: From One-Lane Sale Festival To A Festive Maze

India's festive advertising market is expected to reach ₹60,000-62,000 crore in 2026 as consumer journeys become increasingly fragmented across...

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Sanjeev Kotnala

EC Sirs, Your SIR Is Fraudulent

EC Sirs, Your SIR Is Fraudulent

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has raised concerns over large-scale deletions, voter-registration procedures and alleged...

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Editorial

Uniform Civil Code: A Polarising Code Under Uniformity Cover?

Uniform Civil Code: A Polarising Code Under Uniformity Cover?

The UCC debate reflects a conflict between individual equality and communities' rights to follow their own customs, the columnist argues. While...

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Ali Chougule

The Rise Of India As A Sporting Nation

The Rise Of India As A Sporting Nation

India's 85-medal Asian Games haul shows progress despite trailing the previous edition, the editorial argues. It calls for stronger winning strategies...

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Editorial

Making Maharashtra Free Of Naxalism

Making Maharashtra Free Of Naxalism

Maharashtra's claim that no active armed Maoist remains is a milestone built on security operations and surrender policies, the editorial argues. It...

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Editorial

America Exits Iraq, The Third Time

America Exits Iraq, The Third Time

The US has ended its 12-year Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq, marking its latest military withdrawal from the country. Baghdad now faces...

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Editorial

Despite The CM’s Assurances, Delhi Remains The Rape Capital Of India

Despite The CM’s Assurances, Delhi Remains The Rape Capital Of India

A series of reported sexual assault and harassment cases in Delhi has renewed concerns over women’s safety. The article examines crime data,...

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Rashme Sehgal

A Footpath For Mrs Biswas To Enjoy An Uninterrupted Walk

A Footpath For Mrs Biswas To Enjoy An Uninterrupted Walk

India’s cities need safer and wider footpaths as growing vehicle use, encroachments and poor maintenance make walking increasingly difficult. The...

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G. Ananthakrishnan

The Court’s Warning On Hidden Plastics

The Court’s Warning On Hidden Plastics

The Madras High Court has retained its order requiring plastic and PET water bottles, salt and sugar packets to carry warnings about the likely...

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Editorial

Confessions In Police Custody Cannot Become A Substitute For Evidence: SC

Confessions In Police Custody Cannot Become A Substitute For Evidence: SC

The Supreme Court quashed Mulla Afroz’s preventive detention under the NSA in the Sambhal violence case, holding that preventive detention cannot...

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UCC Is No Longer A Motivational Factor For The BJP’s Hindu Voters

UCC Is No Longer A Motivational Factor For The BJP’s Hindu Voters

The BJP’s push for state-specific Uniform Civil Codes faces legal challenges, tribal exemptions and reservations among some NDA allies....

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Ajoy Bose

Trump–Xi Thaw And What It Will Mean For India And America Ties

As Washington and Beijing explore a new framework for managing rivalry, India must prepare for a world in which American strategic priorities may no...

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Ks Tomar

When Judges Disregard The Law, It Sets A Bad Precedent

When Judges Disregard The Law, It Sets A Bad Precedent

The prolonged incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case has renewed debate over bail and pre-trial detention. The...

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Editorial

The Space Between Our Thoughts And Actions: Why Inner Awareness Is The First Step Towards Spiritual Growth

The Space Between Our Thoughts And Actions: Why Inner Awareness Is The First Step Towards Spiritual Growth

True well-being begins with understanding our inner world rather than only managing external responsibilities. This reflection explores...

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Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

‘Vote Chori’ In Focus But Where Are The Protesting Masses?

‘Vote Chori’ In Focus But Where Are The Protesting Masses?

Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” campaign has placed EVMs, the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls at the...

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Bhavdeep Kang

Rumi’s Ideal World Is Unbiased And Free From Belligerence

Rumi’s Ideal World Is Unbiased And Free From Belligerence

Rumi’s vision of a “new human” transcends rigid religious, moral and social divisions, emphasising love, equality and spiritual awareness. His...

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Sumit Paul

Pressure Of Higher Education Is Getting To Students

Pressure Of Higher Education Is Getting To Students

A National Task Force survey of 2.43 lakh higher education students found 15% experienced distress, 9% reported suicidal thoughts and 34% felt like...

30.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Pitru Paksham: Honouring Ancestors And Seeking Their Blessings For Future Generations

Pitru Paksham: Honouring Ancestors And Seeking Their Blessings For Future Generations

Pitru Paksham is a period dedicated to remembering and expressing gratitude towards ancestors through rituals, prayers and offerings. The tradition...

29.09.2026 20

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Dr. S. Ainavolu

Unpaid Fines Might Now Lead To Dark Nights

Unpaid Fines Might Now Lead To Dark Nights

The Supreme Court has suggested linking unpaid e-challans with electricity bills, vehicle registration, fitness and pollution clearances to recover...

29.09.2026 20

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Editorial

India-Bangladesh Relations: Towards A Reset Or A Deeper Crisis?

India-Bangladesh Relations: Towards A Reset Or A Deeper Crisis?

India-Bangladesh ties face pressure from political tensions, energy shortages, trade restrictions and the approaching deadline for renewing the Ganges...

29.09.2026 20

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

Justice Cannot Be Either Partial Or Limited

Justice Cannot Be Either Partial Or Limited

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the acquittal of 22 accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter case but declined to revisit the Bombay High...

29.09.2026 10

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Editorial

IRDAI's Latest Missive Can Miss The Target

IRDAI's Latest Missive Can Miss The Target

IRDAI’s proposed overhaul of insurance distribution seeks to curb high commissions, reduce expenses and strengthen policyholder safeguards. The...

29.09.2026 20

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India Can Lead The Next Global Commodity Boom In The Coming Years

India Can Lead The Next Global Commodity Boom In The Coming Years

India’s expanding demand for food, textiles, housing, energy and mobility could make it a major driver of global commodity markets over the next two...

29.09.2026 10

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G Chandrashekhar

Yogi's 2027 Test: Can His Personal Appeal Hold BJP's Social Coalition?

Yogi's 2027 Test: Can His Personal Appeal Hold BJP's Social Coalition?

Yogi Adityanath’s personal appeal, the BJP’s social coalition and its governance record will face scrutiny in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly...

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Biswajeet Banerjee

Supreme Court Comes To The Rescue Of Our Cities

Supreme Court Comes To The Rescue Of Our Cities

The Supreme Court’s directions to seal commercial premises operating in areas reserved for residential use have renewed focus on urban planning and...

28.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Guiding Light: When Faith Replaces Worry And Teaches Us To Live In The Present

Guiding Light: When Faith Replaces Worry And Teaches Us To Live In The Present

Dada J P Vaswani shares a spiritual lesson on discipline, urging people to live fully in the present instead of being consumed by past regrets or...

28.09.2026 30

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Dada J P Vaswani

When Constitutional Offices Become Launchpads For Political Careers

When Constitutional Offices Become Launchpads For Political Careers

Former IAS officer Devashish Sharma’s move from Nagaon District Commissioner to BJP candidate has renewed debate over officials entering politics...

28.09.2026 20

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Ajay Jha

Rethinking Customer Centricity And The Growth Mind-Set

Rethinking Customer Centricity And The Growth Mind-Set

Customer centricity requires businesses to move beyond products, processes and transactions by focusing on customer needs and journeys. Combined with...

28.09.2026 10

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Samuel Brainerd

A Monument Worth Rediscovering: The Eiffel Tower Beyond The Controversy

A Monument Worth Rediscovering: The Eiffel Tower Beyond The Controversy

An opinion article revisits the Eiffel Tower’s history as a symbol of engineering, science and public education after a recent controversy involving...

28.09.2026 10

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Shivaprasad Khened

The Deepening Energy Crisis Is A Wake-Up Call For India

The Deepening Energy Crisis Is A Wake-Up Call For India

The article argues that global energy disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions could affect supplies and prices. It says India should diversify...

27.09.2026 30

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Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

This Umpire Can’t Play Unchecked

This Umpire Can’t Play Unchecked

An Indian Express investigation reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded at least 14 objections over 10...

27.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Impartiality Is The Key To Elections

Impartiality Is The Key To Elections

A newspaper report highlighted 14 objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over voter registration, deletions...

27.09.2026 30

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Editorial

What Is So Vibrant About This Gujarat?

What Is So Vibrant About This Gujarat?

An opinion piece discusses alleged exploitation of women and girls in Vadia village, Gujarat, linking the issue to longstanding social and economic...

27.09.2026 30

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Editorial

Kishau: A Dam That Could Reshape The Yamuna Basin

Kishau: A Dam That Could Reshape The Yamuna Basin

The Kishau Multipurpose Project has cleared a major hurdle after six states agreed to move ahead with the long-pending dam on the Tons River. The...

24.09.2026 30

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Ks Tomar

Acknowledge And Restore The Fundamentals Of The City Life

Acknowledge And Restore The Fundamentals Of The City Life

Maharashtra’s drought crisis exposes Mumbai’s deep dependence on rural regions, natural ecosystems and interconnected urban systems. From water...

24.09.2026 20

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Smruti Koppikar

A Society Addicted To ‘Fixing’ Everything Is Forgetting How To Let Go

A Society Addicted To ‘Fixing’ Everything Is Forgetting How To Let Go

The pressure to fix every conflict, maintain every relationship and remain constantly available can turn persistence into an unhealthy obligation....

24.09.2026 20

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Srinath Sridharan

National Symbols Must Unite, Not Divide The People

National Symbols Must Unite, Not Divide The People

The Supreme Court has said citizens cannot face criminal prosecution merely for choosing not to sing Vande Mataram, invoking the constitutional...

24.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Supreme Court Moves To Curb Police Lawlessness

Supreme Court Moves To Curb Police Lawlessness

The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused released after a violation of Article 22(1) cannot be re-arrested by the investigating agency without...

24.09.2026 30

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Editorial

Bihar’s Jungle Raj: Jolt In Jamui

Three suspects have been arrested and an SIT formed after two Class 10 students were allegedly stopped and harassed in Bihar’s Jamui on September...

23.09.2026 40

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Editorial

SEBI Does Not Owe CAS A Future; It Owes The Market An Open Mind

SEBI’s Closing Auction Session should be subjected to a neutral, evidence-based assessment rather than being treated as a mechanism that must...

23.09.2026 40

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Deepak Sanchety

Did BRICS Help Thaw India-China Ties? Now Comes The Real Test

The 2026 BRICS summit and Modi-Xi engagement have created an opening for a possible thaw in India-China relations. India can maintain strong border...

23.09.2026 30

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Ajit Ranade

SC Questions Central Government On Drug Pricing

The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre over steep retail mark-ups on medicines, including cancer drugs, and the financial burden on patients. The...

23.09.2026 30

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Editorial

'Beyond The Headlines' Trump And Xi Meet In Washington: Recalibrating Power In An Unstable World

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington amid tensions over trade, tariffs, rare earths, AI and Taiwan. The summit seeks to manage...

22.09.2026 20

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Ks Tomar

As The UP Polls Near, Mayawati Removes Akash Anand, Again

Mayawati has again removed nephew Akash Anand from a key BSP organisational role, citing the need for greater political maturity. After repeated...

22.09.2026 20

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Biswajeet Banerjee

The Fatal Tyranny Of 'Log Kya Kahenge': Why India Urgently Needs A Swachh Manas Abhiyan

The recent IIT Bombay student death has renewed debate over academic pressure, social expectations and student well-being. The proposed “Swachh...

22.09.2026 20

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Shivaprasad Khened

The El Nino Effect: Karnataka, Maharashtra Battling Drought-Like Conditions

El Niño-linked rainfall deficits are intensifying drought-like conditions in Karnataka and Maharashtra, with prolonged dry spells affecting crops and...

22.09.2026 30

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Editorial

Rahul Gandhi And The Unfinished Battle Against Patriarchy

An opinion piece discusses Rahul Gandhi’s Pune interaction with young women where he addressed patriarchy and women’s rights. The writer examines...

22.09.2026 30

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Aditya Mukherjee