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Delimitation Bill Would Have Imposed Crushing Financial Burden Of Over ₹11,000 Crore Annually On India's Economy

Delimitation Bill Would Have Imposed Crushing Financial Burden Of Over ₹11,000 Crore Annually On India's Economy

Concerns have been raised over the financial burden of the proposed delimitation plan, which could cost over ₹11,000 crore annually by expanding MPs...

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Ajoy Bose

Assembly Elections 2026: High-Stakes Battles In Five States To Redraw Political Contours Amid SIR Controversy And Freebie Politics

Assembly Elections 2026: High-Stakes Battles In Five States To Redraw Political Contours Amid SIR Controversy And Freebie Politics

Assembly elections across five states are seen as a key test for Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress, with results on May 4 expected...

yesterday 10

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Ali Chougule

Supreme Court's Pragmatic Observation On Electoral Roll Revision Raises Deep Concerns Over Democracy And Voter Exclusion

Supreme Court's Pragmatic Observation On Electoral Roll Revision Raises Deep Concerns Over Democracy And Voter Exclusion

Concerns have emerged over large-scale voter deletions in West Bengal during the SIR exercise, with nearly 90 lakh names removed. While the Election...

yesterday 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Raghav Chadha-Led Defection Of Seven Rajya Sabha MPs Plunges AAP Into Gravest Crisis Since Its Inception

Raghav Chadha-Led Defection Of Seven Rajya Sabha MPs Plunges AAP Into Gravest Crisis Since Its Inception

The Aam Aadmi Party faces a major crisis after seven Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move has raised...

yesterday 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Guiding Light: What Does Timeless Love Look Like?

Guiding Light: What Does Timeless Love Look Like?

The ability to receive genuine love comes with the ability to give love. The more you are centered- and by experience know that you are love- the more...

yesterday 8

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Malegaon Blasts Case: Discharge Of Accused Leaves Justice Elusive Nearly Two Decades Later

Malegaon Blasts Case: Discharge Of Accused Leaves Justice Elusive Nearly Two Decades Later

The Bombay High Court’s discharge of accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case has left the incident unresolved, raising concerns over investigation...

friday 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Gujarat’s Swimming Camels Face Extinction As Neglect And Mangrove Loss Go Unchecked

Gujarat’s Swimming Camels Face Extinction As Neglect And Mangrove Loss Go Unchecked

Gujarat’s unique Kharai camels are facing a severe survival crisis due to mangrove loss, illegal salt pans, and alleged pollution. With reports of...

friday 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre Revisited: Why The Classic Still Resonates In A Modern Feminist Lens

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre Revisited: Why The Classic Still Resonates In A Modern Feminist Lens

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre continues to resonate with modern audiences, blending themes of independence, identity, and gender roles. As a new...

friday 10

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Deepa Ghalot

Kingston 1976 ‘Bloodbath’: The Test That Forced Cricket To Confront Its Darkest Tactics

Kingston 1976 ‘Bloodbath’: The Test That Forced Cricket To Confront Its Darkest Tactics

The 1976 Kingston Test, known as the ‘bloodbath’, saw West Indies unleash a brutal pace attack that left several Indian players injured. The match...

friday 10

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Gulu Ezekiel

Adi Shankaracharya’s Legacy: How A Spiritual Genius Revived Sanatana Dharma Across India

Adi Shankaracharya’s Legacy: How A Spiritual Genius Revived Sanatana Dharma Across India

The article reflects on Adi Shankaracharya’s profound influence as a spiritual teacher, philosopher, and reformer, highlighting his role in shaping...

friday 10

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Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

Mumbai Hawker Crisis: Decades Of Inaction Leave Pavements Encroached Despite Court Directives

Mumbai Hawker Crisis: Decades Of Inaction Leave Pavements Encroached Despite Court Directives

The Bombay High Court’s criticism highlights decades of inaction on Mumbai’s hawker issue, where poor policy execution and lack of enforcement...

23.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Mumbai Protests Debate: When Political Rallies Disrupt Daily Life And Test Civic Accountability

Mumbai Protests Debate: When Political Rallies Disrupt Daily Life And Test Civic Accountability

A political rally in Mumbai that caused major traffic disruption has sparked debate on the balance between the right to protest and public...

23.04.2026 10

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Smruti Koppikar

West Bengal SIR Controversy: Is Voter Roll ‘Cleanup’ Quietly Disenfranchising Millions?

West Bengal SIR Controversy: Is Voter Roll ‘Cleanup’ Quietly Disenfranchising Millions?

The Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in West Bengal has led to millions of deletions, raising concerns over exclusion of minorities, migrants...

23.04.2026 10

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

Election Commission Under Scrutiny: Does Selective Enforcement Of Rules Undermine Democratic Trust?

Election Commission Under Scrutiny: Does Selective Enforcement Of Rules Undermine Democratic Trust?

Concerns are rising over the Election Commission’s perceived selective enforcement of rules during elections. While swift action in some cases...

23.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Is Every Opinion Worth Defending? Why Empathy And Open Dialogue Matter More Than Ever

Is Every Opinion Worth Defending? Why Empathy And Open Dialogue Matter More Than Ever

The article explores whether every opinion deserves defence, urging humility, empathy, and open dialogue to counter polarisation and misinformation,...

23.04.2026 10

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By Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

A Difficult Inheritance: Kavinder Gupta’s Constitutional Test In Himachal

A Difficult Inheritance: Kavinder Gupta’s Constitutional Test In Himachal

The new Governor assumes office amid a legacy of friction between Raj Bhavan and the Congress government. Restoring institutional balance will be his...

23.04.2026 10

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Ks Tomar

India’s ₹2 Lakh Crore Locked Savings Crisis: How KYC Overreach Is Failing Account Holders

India’s ₹2 Lakh Crore Locked Savings Crisis: How KYC Overreach Is Failing Account Holders

Over Rs 2 lakh crore remains locked in dormant financial accounts in India due to stringent KYC norms and regulatory inefficiencies. Experts warn this...

22.04.2026 10

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Deepak Sanchety

Why Reading Shakespeare Is Like Reading Life: Exploring Psychology, Spirituality And Human Nature

Why Reading Shakespeare Is Like Reading Life: Exploring Psychology, Spirituality And Human Nature

Shakespeare’s works transcend time, offering deep insights into human nature, spirituality, and psychology. Through his characters and timeless...

22.04.2026 10

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Sumit Paul

Curing India’s ‘White Line Fever’: The Urgent Need To Make Highways Safer

Curing India’s ‘White Line Fever’: The Urgent Need To Make Highways Safer

India’s highways continue to witness high fatalities, prompting Supreme Court directives for urgent reforms. Measures include stricter enforcement,...

22.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

India’s Deadly Fireworks Obsession: Why Recurring Tragedies Demand A Total Ban

India’s Deadly Fireworks Obsession: Why Recurring Tragedies Demand A Total Ban

Recent deadly fireworks accidents in Kerala and Maharashtra highlight systemic safety failures and weak enforcement. The recurring tragedies raise...

22.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Scientific Temper Is A Civic Virtue, Not An Assault On Faith: Justice Abhay Oka's Constitutional Reminder

Scientific Temper Is A Civic Virtue, Not An Assault On Faith: Justice Abhay Oka's Constitutional Reminder

Justice Abhay S. Oka said faith must be guided by scientific temper and environmental responsibility, warning against harmful ritual practices like...

21.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

De-Dollarisation Unlikely Soon As US Dominance, Tariff Threats Keep Dollar As Global Anchor Currency

De-Dollarisation Unlikely Soon As US Dominance, Tariff Threats Keep Dollar As Global Anchor Currency

An analysis by economist Madan Sabnavis said de-dollarisation is unlikely in the short to medium term, citing the dollar’s dominance in reserves,...

21.04.2026 10

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Madan Sabnavis

What’s In A Name? Quite A Lot, If You’re A Tourist Town In Uttarakhand

What’s In A Name? Quite A Lot, If You’re A Tourist Town In Uttarakhand

An opinion piece by Sanjeev Kotnala questioned the proposal to rename Lansdowne as Jaswantgarh, arguing it could weaken the hill town’s tourism...

21.04.2026 10

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Sanjeev Kotnala

IMF Downgrades India To 6th Largest Economy, Per Capita Lags Behind Bangladesh, Warns Economic Expert

IMF Downgrades India To 6th Largest Economy, Per Capita Lags Behind Bangladesh, Warns Economic Expert

An opinion piece said debate over India slipping in IMF nominal GDP rankings misses the bigger concern of weak per capita income, especially compared...

21.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Guiding Light: Fear And Loneliness Fade With Divine Mother Trust

Guiding Light: Fear And Loneliness Fade With Divine Mother Trust

The passage explores how loneliness fuels fear in modern life, suggesting humans lack inner security. It recalls a child on the S.S. Versova who...

21.04.2026 10

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Dada J P Vaswani

Guiding Light: Karma Yoga To Moksha - A Journey Of Self-Discipline And Detachment

Guiding Light: Karma Yoga To Moksha - A Journey Of Self-Discipline And Detachment

Dr S Ainavolu highlights that Shraddha, a sincere reverential pursuit beyond consumerism, can cultivate Jnana, the ability to perceive reality beyond...

21.04.2026 10

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Dr. S. Ainavolu

Tamil Nadu Tragedy: Firecracker Blasts Expose Safety Lapses, 23 Killed In Virudhunagar

A firecracker factory blast in Virudhunagar killed 23 people, highlighting repeated safety lapses and regulatory failures in Tamil Nadu’s fireworks...

20.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

State Of The Nation: Israel Emerges As Biggest Loser In ‘War Of Choice’ Amid Global Backlash

State Of The Nation: Israel Emerges As Biggest Loser In ‘War Of Choice’ Amid Global Backlash

Israel is portrayed as the biggest loser in the ongoing Middle East conflict, with global backlash over Gaza actions, declining international support,...

20.04.2026 10

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Ashutosh

Commodity Insights: Crude, Crops And Currency Raise Inflation Risks For India In 2026

Commodity Insights: Crude, Crops And Currency Raise Inflation Risks For India In 2026

India faces rising inflation risks from three key factors—crude oil price surge, uncertain crop output due to weather risks, and a weakening rupee....

20.04.2026 10

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G Chandrashekhar

Bionic Reality: Humanoid Robot Smashes Half Marathon Record, Signals New AI Era

Bionic Reality: Humanoid Robot Smashes Half Marathon Record, Signals New AI Era

A humanoid robot developed in China beat the human half marathon record, marking a major leap in AI and robotics. The breakthrough highlights growing...

20.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Arvind Kejriwal's Recusal Plea Against Delhi High Court Judge: Legal Debate Or Desperate Political Theatre?

Arvind Kejriwal's Recusal Plea Against Delhi High Court Judge: Legal Debate Or Desperate Political Theatre?

An opinion piece questioned Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking a judge’s recusal in the Delhi excise case, arguing the bias claims lack strong legal...

19.04.2026 10

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S Murlidharan

'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Exists As Law But Political Will Remains Absent,' Says Hard-Hitting Critique

'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Exists As Law But Political Will Remains Absent,' Says Hard-Hitting Critique

An editorial argued that revisiting the women’s reservation law in Parliament was unnecessary as the law already exists, and the real failure lies...

19.04.2026 20

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Fpj Web Desk

Stunning Self-Denial, Spectacular Self-Goal: A Pragmatic Take On Parliament's Failed Women's Reservation Bill

Stunning Self-Denial, Spectacular Self-Goal: A Pragmatic Take On Parliament's Failed Women's Reservation Bill

An opinion piece backed the NDA’s stance to freeze states’ seat shares despite delimitation concerns, calling it a major act of self-denial. It...

19.04.2026 20

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Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

Manipur Bleeds Again: Four Killed Including Two Children As Ethnic Violence Returns Despite Peace Hope

Manipur Bleeds Again: Four Killed Including Two Children As Ethnic Violence Returns Despite Peace Hope

An editorial said fresh ethnic violence in Manipur, which killed four people including two children, has exposed failures in political handling and...

19.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Guiding Light: Earth Day Special - Who Can Save The Planet?

Guiding Light: Earth Day Special - Who Can Save The Planet?

The Art of Living emphasised that environmental protection must stem from spiritual awareness, urging people to treat Earth as sacred. It highlighted...

19.04.2026 10

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Akshaya Tritiya: Rediscovering True Wealth Through Dharma, Nature And Giving

Akshaya Tritiya: Rediscovering True Wealth Through Dharma, Nature And Giving

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 goes beyond gold buying, emphasising eternal values of Dharma, charity, and sustainability. Rooted in Vedic traditions, the...

18.04.2026 10

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Ritesh Aswaney

Freebies vs Real Welfare: Why Capability-Building Must Drive Indian Elections

Freebies vs Real Welfare: Why Capability-Building Must Drive Indian Elections

The rise of election freebies in India has sparked debate over their impact on real welfare. While cash doles offer short-term relief, critics argue...

17.04.2026 20

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Fpj Web Desk

Who Gets To Study What In India? Inside The Inequality Shaping Higher Education Access

Who Gets To Study What In India? Inside The Inequality Shaping Higher Education Access

A 2026 report by Azim Premji University highlights persistent inequality in India’s higher education system. While access has improved, rising...

17.04.2026 20

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Vrijendra

Women’s Reservation And Delimitation: Reform Or Political Recalibration?

Women’s Reservation And Delimitation: Reform Or Political Recalibration?

The debate over women’s reservation in India has intensified as the government links its implementation to delimitation and census exercises....

17.04.2026 10

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Rashme Sehgal

Lebanon Ceasefire: Inside The 240-Hour Gamble Shaping Israel, Iran And US Power Play

Lebanon Ceasefire: Inside The 240-Hour Gamble Shaping Israel, Iran And US Power Play

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon represents a high-stakes diplomatic gamble involving Israel, Iran, and the US. The truce aims to pause conflict and...

17.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Sanātana Dharma’s Unity In Diversity: One Festival, Many Traditions Across India

Sanātana Dharma’s Unity In Diversity: One Festival, Many Traditions Across India

Festivals like Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bihu, and regional New Years celebrated across India highlight the unity of Sanatana Dharma. Despite cultural...

17.04.2026 20

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Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

India’s Economic Resilience Faces Test As Oil Shock, Inflation And Climate Risks Converge

India’s Economic Resilience Faces Test As Oil Shock, Inflation And Climate Risks Converge

India is navigating rising oil prices, inflation and climate risks with a calibrated policy approach. While fuel prices remain stable for now,...

16.04.2026 20

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Srinath Sridharan

West Bengal SIR Row: Myths, Data And The Voter Deletions That Could Reshape 2026 Elections

The SIR exercise in West Bengal has removed around 91 lakh voters ahead of the 2026 polls, sparking debate over fairness and impact. Data suggests...

16.04.2026 20

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Sayantan Ghosh

Bihar’s New Chapter: Samrat Choudhary’s Rise Signals End Of Nitish Kumar Era

Bihar’s New Chapter: Samrat Choudhary’s Rise Signals End Of Nitish Kumar Era

Samrat Choudhary’s rise as Bihar CM marks a major political shift as Nitish Kumar exits active state leadership. The move reflects BJP’s long-term...

16.04.2026 20

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Fpj Web Desk

Super El Nino Threat Looms: Why India Must Prepare For A Climate Shock In 2026–27

Super El Nino Threat Looms: Why India Must Prepare For A Climate Shock In 2026–27

A potential Super El Nino in late 2026 could disrupt India’s monsoon, agriculture and water systems. Forecasts warn of rising climate risks,...

16.04.2026 30

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Fpj Web Desk

Legislating Faith Is Inviting Fear: Why Punjab’s Anti-Sacrilege Law Raises Serious Concerns

Punjab’s new anti-sacrilege law has sparked debate over state interference in matters of faith. Critics warn of misuse, fear, and threats to free...

15.04.2026 10

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Fpj Web Desk

Why Linking Women’s Reservation To Delimitation And Lok Sabha Expansion Raises Concerns

Concerns are rising over the Centre’s plan to link women’s reservation with Lok Sabha expansion and delimitation. Critics argue the move may...

15.04.2026 10

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Bhavdeep Kang

Constitution (131st Amendment) And Delimitation Bills 2026: A National Crisis In The Making

The proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) and Delimitation Bills 2026 have triggered concerns over electoral imbalance and federal tensions. Critics...

15.04.2026 20

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Fpj Web Desk

From Fuel To Food: How India’s Double Oil Squeeze Is Deepening The Cost Of Living Crisis

India is facing rising inflation driven by high oil prices, expensive edible oils, and a weakening rupee. Economist Ajit Ranade highlights a widening...

15.04.2026 20

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Ajit Ranade

Annapurna Sadapurne: Understanding Divine Nourishment, Knowledge And Detachment In Hindu Philosophy

The concept of Annapurna Sadapurne highlights food as both physical and spiritual nourishment. Worshipped as Parvati, Annapurna represents abundance,...

15.04.2026 10

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Dr. S. Ainavolu