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BKC Parking Concessions: A Pragmatic Step For Growth That Calls For Smarter Accountability

BKC Parking Concessions: A Pragmatic Step For Growth That Calls For Smarter Accountability

The Maharashtra government’s proposal to ease parking norms in Mumbai’s BKC aims to unlock development potential in key commercial blocks. While...

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Ankieta Kothari

India’s Fourth Industrial Revolution: Time To Embrace AI With Policy Vision

India’s Fourth Industrial Revolution: Time To Embrace AI With Policy Vision

Sony AI’s Ace robot, which defeated elite table tennis players, has intensified discussions on India’s preparedness for Industrial Revolution 4.0....

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Shivaprasad Khened

Bihar Minister’s Vision For Girl Does Not Correspond With PM’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Slogan

Bihar Minister’s Vision For Girl Does Not Correspond With PM’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Slogan

Mithilesh Tiwari sparked controversy after questioning the need for girls’ education in a public statement. Critics said the remarks contradicted...

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Editorial

Maybe it’s Time To Have A Relook At The Agniveer Scheme

Maybe it’s Time To Have A Relook At The Agniveer Scheme

Questions over the long-term impact of the Agniveer recruitment scheme have resurfaced as the first batches prepare to leave service after four years....

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Editorial

A Broken Re-entry Pipeline For India’s Skilled Women

A Broken Re-entry Pipeline For India’s Skilled Women

A study on hiring practices in India found women with career breaks receive 49% fewer callbacks than equally qualified candidates with uninterrupted...

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Kalyani Srinath

Brave New Wild: A Paler Shade Of The Past

Brave New Wild: A Paler Shade Of The Past

The global debate around de-extinction is intensifying as scientists use gene-editing technology to recreate extinct species such as the blue buck,...

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Editorial

Kerala CM Delay Reveals Rahul Gandhi Has Not Learnt From Past Mistakes

Kerala CM Delay Reveals Rahul Gandhi Has Not Learnt From Past Mistakes

The delay in naming Kerala’s chief minister has intensified criticism of Rahul Gandhi’s leadership style, with the article linking the indecision...

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Ajay Jha

BJP’s Assam And West Bengal Wins May Impact India-Bangladesh Ties

BJP’s Assam And West Bengal Wins May Impact India-Bangladesh Ties

An analysis report suggests BJP victories in Assam and West Bengal could complicate India-Bangladesh relations due to heightened rhetoric around...

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Ajoy Bose

Prime Minister’s Appeal To The People: Save Fuel And Don’t Buy Gold For A Year

Prime Minister’s Appeal To The People: Save Fuel And Don’t Buy Gold For A Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to conserve fuel, avoid buying gold and postpone foreign travel has triggered debate over...

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Editorial

Pokhran-II And India’s Strategic Rise: How The 1998 Nuclear Tests Redefined India’s Global Standing

Pokhran-II And India’s Strategic Rise: How The 1998 Nuclear Tests Redefined India’s Global Standing

The nuclear tests conducted under Atal Bihari Vajpayee transformed India from a hesitant regional power into a confident strategic state capable of...

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Ks Tomar

Women’s Quota Quagmire In India: Latin America Shows The Way

Women’s Quota Quagmire In India: Latin America Shows The Way

A political commentary argues that India is lagging behind Latin American nations in women’s political representation despite decades of debate on...

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Ash Narain Roy

Thalapathi Vijay Finally Gets Off To A Start As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Thalapathi Vijay Finally Gets Off To A Start As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after intense post-election negotiations, though his government still faces a crucial...

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Editorial

West Bengal Won, Suvendu Adhikari’s Real Test Begins Now

West Bengal Won, Suvendu Adhikari’s Real Test Begins Now

A political commentary examines the challenges before Suvendu Adhikari as he takes charge as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister. The article...

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Editorial

Mothering Mumbai: The City Needs Compassionate Governance As Much As Mega Projects

Mothering Mumbai: The City Needs Compassionate Governance As Much As Mega Projects

A commentary on Mumbai governance says new BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide should focus not only on major infrastructure projects but also on reducing...

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Deepak Sanchety

Guiding Light: Something You Did Not Know About The Creation Of The Universe

Guiding Light: Something You Did Not Know About The Creation Of The Universe

The most gross is earth, then water, fire, air and space. Space is the subtlest. It is unimaginable to think of something that is beyond space. What...

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Kerala CM Face Battle Deepens As Congress Delays Call On V D Satheesan Despite Public Backing

Kerala CM Face Battle Deepens As Congress Delays Call On V D Satheesan Despite Public Backing

The Congress-led UDF’s victory in Kerala has been overshadowed by a fierce battle over the chief minister’s post. While many MLAs back AICC leader...

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Vinod Mathew

Somnath: The Great Festival Of Eternal Faith

Somnath: The Great Festival Of Eternal Faith

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis described the 2026 Somnath Swabhiman Parva as a celebration of India’s resilience, faith and self-respect. Marking...

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Devendra Fadnavis

Decoding The BJP’s Bengal Sweep And Saffron Surge Across India

Decoding The BJP’s Bengal Sweep And Saffron Surge Across India

BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal has sparked debate over the changing political landscape in India, with factors such as Hindutva politics,...

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Ali Chougule

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Miranda Priestly, The Boss Lady, Marches On In Stilettos

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Miranda Priestly, The Boss Lady, Marches On In Stilettos

Miranda Priestly’s character in The Devil Wears Prada 2 reflects how attitudes towards ambitious women have evolved over two decades. Once viewed as...

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Deepa Ghalot

One District, One Cuisine: Meatless In UP, With All Veg And No Verve

One District, One Cuisine: Meatless In UP, With All Veg And No Verve

Uttar Pradesh’s “One District, One Cuisine” scheme has drawn criticism for excluding all non-vegetarian dishes despite the state’s rich...

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Editorial

Congress Should Respect Kerala’s Democratic Verdict

Congress Should Respect Kerala’s Democratic Verdict

Congress is facing criticism for delaying the selection of Kerala’s next chief minister despite the UDF’s decisive electoral victory. Internal...

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Editorial

What The Hawker 'Menace' Says About Mumbai As A City

What The Hawker 'Menace' Says About Mumbai As A City

Mumbai’s recent anti-hawker demolition drives have triggered debate over class divisions, livelihoods and civic accountability. Critics argue the...

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Smruti Koppikar

Somnath: An Unconquerable Spirit Of Bharat And Bharatvasis

Somnath: An Unconquerable Spirit Of Bharat And Bharatvasis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Somnath Temple as a symbol of Bharat’s unconquerable civilisational spirit ahead of the shrine’s 75th...

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The National Opposition Resembles A House Of Cards, Collapsing Against Regional Compulsions

The National Opposition Resembles A House Of Cards, Collapsing Against Regional Compulsions

Congress’ reported political shift towards Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu has exposed deeper fractures within the INDIA bloc. The episode reflects...

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Editorial

Malnutrition In MP: Poor Infrastructure, Inadequate Staffing And Indifferent Implementation Of Policies

Malnutrition In MP: Poor Infrastructure, Inadequate Staffing And Indifferent Implementation Of Policies

Rising malnutrition levels in Madhya Pradesh have exposed serious gaps in child welfare and healthcare systems. Recent deaths of malnourished children...

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Editorial

West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP’s Spectacular Win Marks A Tectonic Shift In Indian Politics

West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP’s Spectacular Win Marks A Tectonic Shift In Indian Politics

The BJP’s massive victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections has reshaped the state’s political landscape, ending Mamata Banerjee’s...

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Aditya Mukherjee

UAE’s Exit Will Weaken OPEC And Might Encourage Others To Follow Suit

UAE’s Exit Will Weaken OPEC And Might Encourage Others To Follow Suit

The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could weaken the cartel’s influence over global oil markets. Analysts...

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G Chandrashekhar

West Bengal Politics: Despite Heavy Defeat, Mamata Banerjee Refuses To Resign As Chief Minister

West Bengal Politics: Despite Heavy Defeat, Mamata Banerjee Refuses To Resign As Chief Minister

Mamata Banerjee has questioned the fairness of the recently concluded West Bengal elections while refusing to resign as chief minister after defeat....

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Editorial

Supreme Court Urges Centre To Impose Harsher Punishment On Acid Attack Perpetrators

Supreme Court Urges Centre To Impose Harsher Punishment On Acid Attack Perpetrators

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explore harsher punishment for acid attack perpetrators and stricter controls on acid sales. The court also...

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Editorial

Yadruchha Labham Explained: Why Random Selection Needs Preparedness, Detachment, And Gratitude

Yadruchha Labham Explained: Why Random Selection Needs Preparedness, Detachment, And Gratitude

Explaining ‘yadruchha labham’ or gains by chance, Dr S. Ainavolu says preparation and values improve one’s chances, but outcomes may still...

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Dr. S. Ainavolu

Assembly Election Results Indicate India Is Marching Towards A Bipolar System

Assembly Election Results Indicate India Is Marching Towards A Bipolar System

Recent Assembly poll results across key states suggest India’s politics is moving towards a bipolar contest dominated by the BJP and a fragmented...

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Editorial

Pet Governance Failure: Why India’s Pet Chaos Is Getting Worse

Pet Governance Failure: Why India’s Pet Chaos Is Getting Worse

An opinion piece flags weak pet governance in Indian cities, citing poor licensing systems, lack of data, and unchecked breeding as key issues. It...

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Sanjeev Kotnala

One Finger Revolution In Tamil Nadu: How Vijay Created The Oru Viral Puratchi

One Finger Revolution In Tamil Nadu: How Vijay Created The Oru Viral Puratchi

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay’s TVK has emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu, winning 108 seats and 35% vote share. The party’s...

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Siddharth Prabhakar

The Salt Of Fear And The Ocean Of Love: A Spiritual Guide To Transforming Anxiety Into Awareness And Inner Valor

The Salt Of Fear And The Ocean Of Love: A Spiritual Guide To Transforming Anxiety Into Awareness And Inner Valor

Fear is natural but excess leads to anxiety, while awareness turns it into carefulness, the passage explains. It suggests meditation, observing...

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Opposition Needs To Unite Against The Hindutva Onslaught

Opposition Needs To Unite Against The Hindutva Onslaught

BJP’s expanding dominance after recent Assembly elections highlights growing challenges for opposition parties. It underscores the need for unity...

04.05.2026 20

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Ashutosh

A Look At How Monsoon Affects India’s Economic Growth

A Look At How Monsoon Affects India’s Economic Growth

Monsoon performance will be a key factor shaping India’s economic growth, rural demand, and inflation in 2026. With El Nino concerns and rainfall...

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Madan Sabnavis

India Must Fight The Heatwave On A War Footing

India Must Fight The Heatwave On A War Footing

Rising heatwaves in India are causing major economic losses, reduced labour productivity, and higher inflation risks. Experts warn that without urgent...

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Fpj Web Desk

The Cuban Crisis: Turning The Lights Off In Havana

The Cuban Crisis: Turning The Lights Off In Havana

Cuba is facing a severe energy crisis following US pressure on fuel supplies, leading to power outages, supply disruptions, and humanitarian...

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Fpj Web Desk

True Love Is Always Selfless

True Love Is Always Selfless

A wealthy woman who prayed daily in a temple lost faith when her wish to marry her daughter to a man failed. Later, she discovered the man was already...

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Dada J P Vaswani

The US-Iran War: Petulance And The Persian Quicksand

The US-Iran War: Petulance And The Persian Quicksand

An opinion piece sharply criticises Donald Trump over alleged handling of a conflict involving Iran, citing high costs, strained alliances, and global...

03.05.2026 20

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Editorial

Solid Waste Management: Indian Cities Must Adopt Higher-Order Engineering System

Solid Waste Management: Indian Cities Must Adopt Higher-Order Engineering System

An editorial says cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru have made slow progress a month after new waste rules took effect. It highlights poor segregation,...

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Editorial

Gold, Oil Prices Getting Set In UK, Not Middle East, Is Odd

Gold, Oil Prices Getting Set In UK, Not Middle East, Is Odd

An opinion piece argues global oil prices are determined in London’s derivatives markets rather than production hubs in the Middle East. It says...

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S Murlidharan

Energy Resilience And Shipping Lanes: The Twin 757 Challenges

Energy Resilience And Shipping Lanes: The Twin 757 Challenges

An editorial warns the prolonged Iran conflict and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy security and trade. It says nations may...

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Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

Fifty Years On, JAWS Still Causing Panic And Terror Among Movie Watchers

Over 50 years after release, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a benchmark in suspense horror. Unlike jump-scare films, it built tension through...

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Editorial

Freebies Galore For Women But They Still Don’t Have Any Political Power

Women have emerged as a decisive voting bloc in several states, shaping electoral strategies through welfare schemes and targeted benefits. However,...

01.05.2026 20

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Rashme Sehgal

The Centre Needs To Review The National Urban Transport Policy, 2006, Earnestly

Two decades after its launch, India’s urban transport policy has failed to shift commuters from private vehicles to public transport. Rising...

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Shreyesh jangam

SC Wants Centre To Amend Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Laws For Rape Victims

The Supreme Court urged the government to amend abortion laws to allow greater flexibility for minor rape survivors. Upholding a 30-week termination...

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Editorial

From Comfort Zones To Idea Economies: How Ancient Bharat’s Spirit Of Inquiry Can Redefine Our Future In The Age Of AI

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project achieved a major milestone with a breakthrough in its 21-km undersea and underground tunnel near Ghansoli,...

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Ritesh Aswaney

Acceptance And The Illusion Of Control: Why We Keep Complaining About Weather And Life

Seasonal complaints about heat, rain and cold may reflect deeper dissatisfaction and the illusion that everything can be controlled. The piece argues...

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Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati