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India’s Challenge Is To Work With Rival Power Centres Without Becoming Part Of Any Competing Bloc

India’s Challenge Is To Work With Rival Power Centres Without Becoming Part Of Any Competing Bloc

How New Delhi navigated competing interests among Washington, Moscow and Beijing while keeping India’s strategic autonomy intact.

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Aleesha Sam

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Compassionate Embrace Of Leper Devotee Vasudeva Reveals The Power Of Divine Love

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Compassionate Embrace Of Leper Devotee Vasudeva Reveals The Power Of Divine Love

A devotional account from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s stay in Puri describes his compassion towards Vasudeva, a leprosy-afflicted Vaishnava. Despite...

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Dada J P Vaswani

India’s New Wealth Is Exposing An Old Social Problem

India’s New Wealth Is Exposing An Old Social Problem

Dr Srinath Sridharan argues that India’s economic growth should be measured beyond income and consumption by examining everyday behaviour. He...

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Srinath Sridharan

Navigating BRICS’ Balancing Act

Navigating BRICS’ Balancing Act

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration reflects India’s efforts to balance competing geopolitical interests while strengthening the Global South’s voice....

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Editorial

Press Enter And Then Sit Back

Press Enter And Then Sit Back

Researchers including Jacob Coxen have raised concerns over rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems and self-improving models being...

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Editorial

Tough Days Ahead For CM Yogi As UP Elections Draw Closer

Tough Days Ahead For CM Yogi As UP Elections Draw Closer

The article claims BJP’s Uttar Pradesh strategy ahead of assembly polls may involve reducing Yogi Adityanath’s individual prominence and using...

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Ajoy Bose

Ai & Morality…Are We Expecting Too Much…

Ai & Morality…Are We Expecting Too Much…

AI could trigger an unprecedented wave of efficiency, wealth redistribution and job displacement while exposing humanity’s moral contradictions. As...

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Govind Sandhu

Let The Law Test The Ex-Chief Minister Of Keralam

Let The Law Test The Ex-Chief Minister Of Keralam

The ED has sent a report to the Kerala DGP seeking an FIR against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and son-in-law Mohammed Riyas under...

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Reimagining Human Progress: Can Economic Growth Coexist With Ecological Balance?

Reimagining Human Progress: Can Economic Growth Coexist With Ecological Balance?

The article examines how economic growth must evolve beyond GDP-driven progress to protect the environment. It advocates responsible growth, circular...

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Ashish A. Wakankar

BRICS: Too Big To Ignore, Too Divided To Rule

BRICS: Too Big To Ignore, Too Divided To Rule

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi tests whether its expanded 11-member grouping can turn diversity into practical cooperation. India seeks to...

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Piyush Kr. Sinha

How To Play The Jekyll And Hyde Game, Typical BMC Style

How To Play The Jekyll And Hyde Game, Typical BMC Style

The BMC is preparing a new climate risk assessment for Mumbai’s 149-km coastline, focusing on sea-level rise, land-use changes and coastal...

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Smruti Koppikar

That Memorable Day In September: The Politics Of Beauty And The Women’s Liberation Movement

That Memorable Day In September: The Politics Of Beauty And The Women’s Liberation Movement

The 1968 Miss America protest became a landmark in the women’s liberation movement, but media coverage popularised the misleading “bra-burning”...

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Deepa Gahlot

Inspired By Indian Politicians, Trump Doles Out Freebies Before November Midterm Polls

Inspired By Indian Politicians, Trump Doles Out Freebies Before November Midterm Polls

US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to eligible American adults if Republicans retain both chambers of Congress in the November...

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The BAPS Controversy: Keep Faith Out Of Government

The BAPS Controversy: Keep Faith Out Of Government

The BAPS controversy at Paris’s Eiffel Tower has raised questions over alleged sidelining of women employees during a monks’ visit and the Indian...

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The Rise Of AfD, The Far-Right German Party, Cause For Concern

The Rise Of AfD, The Far-Right German Party, Cause For Concern

The AfD has secured more than 43 per cent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 39 of 83 seats and coming three short of a majority. The result has...

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The Mathematics Of Two GDP Estimates That The Government Presented

The Mathematics Of Two GDP Estimates That The Government Presented

India’s revised GDP estimates have cut the April-June 2025 figure by over Rs 6 trillion, raising questions over earlier estimates. The new...

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Biswajit Dhar

Maharashtra Government All Set To Bring Law For Land Titles

Maharashtra Government All Set To Bring Law For Land Titles

Maharashtra plans to introduce a Land Titling Bill during the legislature’s winter session in December, aiming to conclusively establish property...

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A Modernist Who Wrote About Sex In The Most Ethereal Way

A Modernist Who Wrote About Sex In The Most Ethereal Way

D.H. Lawrence’s writings challenged conventional attitudes towards sexuality by presenting physical intimacy as a profound human experience rather...

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Sumit Paul

Ganpati's Lessons For Modern Life: How Wisdom, Focus & Humility Help Overcome Obstacles

Lord Ganpati’s symbols offer timeless lessons on overcoming obstacles in modern life. His large head teaches wisdom, small eyes represent focus, big...

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Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

A Regulator Must Protect Interests Of All Investors Small And Big, Not Just The Largest Ones

A Regulator Must Protect Interests Of All Investors Small And Big, Not Just The Largest Ones

SEBI’s recent market-rule changes, including the Closing Auction Session and revised block deal framework, risk favouring large institutional...

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Deepak Sanchety

A U-Turn Is Not Always A Sign Of Weakness, Sometimes It Can Be Good Economics Too

A U-Turn Is Not Always A Sign Of Weakness, Sometimes It Can Be Good Economics Too

Economic policy U-turns can reflect learning, changing evidence or evolving conditions rather than weakness. The RBI’s early closure of the FCNR(B)...

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Ajit Ranade

Of Power, Greed And The Death Of A System

Of Power, Greed And The Death Of A System

The Satya Niketan PG hostel collapse in Delhi, which has claimed six student lives, has renewed concerns over unsafe and unauthorised constructions....

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International Literacy Day: India’s Real Test Begins Beyond Literacy

International Literacy Day: India’s Real Test Begins Beyond Literacy

India’s literacy gains are significant, but wide state-level disparities and weak learning outcomes remain major concerns. From Maharashtra’s...

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Ks Tomar

Allahabad HC Warning Against Yogi Adityanath’s Police

Allahabad HC Warning Against Yogi Adityanath’s Police

The Allahabad High Court has quashed NSA proceedings against student leader Akriti Choudhury and ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation over alleged...

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The Indonesia Biodiesel Policy Will Not Likely Hurt India

The Indonesia Biodiesel Policy Will Not Likely Hurt India

Indonesia’s planned B60 biodiesel mandate could reduce palm oil export availability, but India is unlikely to face a major supply shock. India has...

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G Chandrashekhar

25 Years After 9/11: How One Morning Rewired The World

25 Years After 9/11: How One Morning Rewired The World

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the attacks continue to influence everyday life through tighter airport security, digital identity checks, intelligence...

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Dr. Sandeep Goyal

UN Map Correction: There’s No Easy Way Out

UN Map Correction: There’s No Easy Way Out

The UN’s push for equal-area map projections aims to correct distortions in the apparent size of continents, but cartographic changes cannot resolve...

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Editorial

Leela Vigraha Dharini: Understanding The Mother Goddess’ Manifestations Through The Sri Chakra

Leela Vigraha Dharini: Understanding The Mother Goddess’ Manifestations Through The Sri Chakra

The concept of Leela Vigraha Dharini describes the Mother Goddess as assuming different forms as part of her divine leela. Dr. S. Ainavolu explains...

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Dr. S. Ainavolu

Himachal VC Verdict: Universities Caught In The Governor-Government Crossfire

Himachal VC Verdict: Universities Caught In The Governor-Government Crossfire

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has cancelled the Vice-Chancellor selection process for two agricultural universities, ruling the 2026 Rules...

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Ks Tomar

This Ganeshotsav, Go Traditional To Reduce Noise Pollution

This Ganeshotsav, Go Traditional To Reduce Noise Pollution

Ahead of Ganeshotsav, concerns over noise pollution have intensified in Pune, with residents urging authorities to enforce existing noise rules...

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Quench The Flames Of Desire

Quench The Flames Of Desire

Endless desires and attachment to material possessions can keep people unhappy, while contentment, the right inner attitude and surrender to divine...

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Dada J P Vaswani

The Shift In Public Discourse Is A Positive Sign For Indian Politics

The Shift In Public Discourse Is A Positive Sign For Indian Politics

The GDP debate over India’s 7.8% growth figure is being seen as a positive shift towards rational political discourse. The discussion has focused...

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Ashutosh

It Is Not Always The Authorities’ Fault, We Too Are Irresponsible

It Is Not Always The Authorities’ Fault, We Too Are Irresponsible

India’s road safety crisis requires better infrastructure and greater civic responsibility. Dedicated ambulance lanes, priority traffic signals and...

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Kalyani Srinath

It Is Not Coal That’s Missing, It Is The Train That Carries It

It Is Not Coal That’s Missing, It Is The Train That Carries It

India’s thermal power crisis is being driven more by coal transportation bottlenecks than a shortage of the fuel itself. Coal India has ample...

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From Chicago To New York: Two Speeches, One Idea, 133 Years Apart

From Chicago To New York: Two Speeches, One Idea, 133 Years Apart

Mohan Bhagwat’s Raksha Bandhan speech in New York highlights Bharat’s moral responsibility to humanity. Drawing on Bharatiya philosophy and Sant...

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Sunil G Karve

Success Is Irrelevant If It is Defined Terribly And Measured Horribly

Success Is Irrelevant If It is Defined Terribly And Measured Horribly

An opinion piece examined India’s school education challenges, arguing that large investments and policy initiatives have failed to improve learning...

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Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

The Government Must Keep Vigilantes Out Of Policing

The Government Must Keep Vigilantes Out Of Policing

A commentary article examined allegations surrounding the Jantar Mantar student protest, including claims about unidentified individuals and the...

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Editorial

BRICS In Delhi: Can India Turn A Diverse Bloc Into Strategic Influence?

BRICS In Delhi: Can India Turn A Diverse Bloc Into Strategic Influence?

An opinion article examines the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and India’s effort to shape the expanded grouping’s global role. It highlights...

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Ks Tomar

‘Potato’ Or ‘Potaahto’, Just Call It All Off Now

‘Potato’ Or ‘Potaahto’, Just Call It All Off Now

An opinion article criticised Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, alleging the campaign has caused economic and strategic damage. It said...

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Editorial

Two Cheers To The Economy, However Nothing For People

Two Cheers To The Economy, However Nothing For People

An opinion article argued that India’s 7.8% GDP growth and $136 billion FCNR(B) inflows may not immediately benefit households. It highlighted...

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Muralidhar Swaminathan

Supreme Court’s Order Quashing FIRs Against Protesting CJP Students Is Whimsical

Supreme Court’s Order Quashing FIRs Against Protesting CJP Students Is Whimsical

The Supreme Court’s September 1 order quashing FIRs against CJP students who participated in protests has drawn criticism in this opinion piece. The...

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Editorial

The Bar Council Of India Is Playing Politics

The Bar Council Of India Is Playing Politics

An opinion piece criticised the Bar Council of India’s response to a NALSAR student protest over a CJI’s invitation, while discussing Supreme...

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Editorial

Gloria Steinem: Women’s Rights Warrior Makes An Exit

Gloria Steinem: Women’s Rights Warrior Makes An Exit

Gloria Steinem, who died at 92, was remembered as a pioneering feminist who transformed the global women’s rights movement. The article said she...

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Nature, And Disasters, Know No Political Boundaries

Nature, And Disasters, Know No Political Boundaries

An opinion article examines Nepal’s devastating floods and argues that Himalayan nations need stronger climate cooperation. It says shared river...

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Rashme Sehgal

Maharashtra Government Set To Play The Villain In Interfaith Romance

Maharashtra Government Set To Play The Villain In Interfaith Romance

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 has drawn criticism over its potential impact on religious freedom and interfaith relationships. The law...

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Editorial

Why Are IAS Officers Quitting Uttar Pradesh Bureaucracy?

Why Are IAS Officers Quitting Uttar Pradesh Bureaucracy?

Divya Mittal’s resignation from the IAS after 13 years has renewed questions about why officers leave the Uttar Pradesh bureaucracy mid-career. The...

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Biswajeet Banerjee

The New Battleground And Old Weaponry: Brand Memory And Preference

The New Battleground And Old Weaponry: Brand Memory And Preference

As technology, AI and e-commerce make product features increasingly easy to replicate, brands face a new battle for consumer preference. The article...

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Sanjeev Kotnala

Guiding Light: How Small Steps Can Lead You Towards Lasting Happiness

Guiding Light: How Small Steps Can Lead You Towards Lasting Happiness

Happiness is not something that simply happens; it is something we gradually build. By staying present, becoming honest with ourselves and recognising...

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Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

India, The Dancing Elephant, Has Slowed To A Waddle

India’s ambitions of becoming a global power face challenges from economic, institutional and governance shortcomings. The Modi government’s...

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Ash Narain Roy

A Memory, A Book And The Politics Over Its Publication

Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir has sparked debate over its reported criticism of Narendra Modi and the RSS, its timing ahead of the Uttar Pradesh...

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Bhavdeep Kang