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Myanmar’s Staged Polls: Ballots Without Choice And A Crisis Set To Worsen

Myanmar’s Staged Polls: Ballots Without Choice And A Crisis Set To Worsen

Myanmar’s proposed December 28 elections are widely seen as an attempt by the military junta to legitimise its rule amid civil war and repression....

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Ks Tomar

India–New Zealand FTA: Why Trade Agreements Matter In A Fragmenting Global Economy

India–New Zealand FTA: Why Trade Agreements Matter In A Fragmenting Global Economy

Trade agreements involve compromise, not perfection. The India–New Zealand FTA reflects a pragmatic approach to economic cooperation amid global...

yesterday 10

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Fpj Web Desk

India A Serious Space Contender As ISRO’s BlueBird Launch Signals Global Commercial Leap

India A Serious Space Contender As ISRO’s BlueBird Launch Signals Global Commercial Leap

The successful launch of BlueBird Block-2 aboard ISRO’s LVM3 rocket marks a strategic leap for India in the global commercial space market. With...

yesterday 10

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Fpj Web Desk

The Right To Work Was Never A Slogan: Why Replacing NREGA Is A Step Back

The Right To Work Was Never A Slogan: Why Replacing NREGA Is A Step Back

The VB-G RAM G Bill replaces NREGA’s justiciable, demand-driven right to work with a budget-capped, centrally controlled scheme. Despite claims of...

yesterday 10

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Ajit Ranade

Cousins Unite To Survive: Why Thackeray Alliance Is About Political Relevance In Mumbai

Cousins Unite To Survive: Why Thackeray Alliance Is About Political Relevance In Mumbai

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray’s alliance for the BMC elections is driven less by sentiment and more by survival. Facing the threat of political...

yesterday 7

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Fpj Web Desk

Priyanka Or Rahul: The Leadership Question The Congress Can No Longer Avoid

Priyanka Or Rahul: The Leadership Question The Congress Can No Longer Avoid

As Congress struggles with repeated electoral setbacks, the leadership debate between Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has sharpened. While...

yesterday 7

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Bhavdeep Kang

Justice Delayed, But Not Denied: The Akhlaq Case Ruling Matters

Justice Delayed, But Not Denied: The Akhlaq Case Ruling Matters

A decade after Mohammed Akhlaq was lynched in Dadri, a fast-track court has rightly rejected the UP government’s plea to withdraw prosecution. The...

yesterday 7

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Fpj Web Desk

Beyond Religion And Ritual: The Deeper Meaning Of Christmas

Beyond Religion And Ritual: The Deeper Meaning Of Christmas

Christmas is more than a festival—it is a reminder that light always returns after darkness. Rooted in nature, spirituality and human connection,...

yesterday 6

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Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

Watching Navi Mumbai International Airport Take Off: A Journey That Began As A Bold Idea Decades Ago

Watching Navi Mumbai International Airport Take Off: A Journey That Began As A Bold Idea Decades Ago

Watching flights take off from Navi Mumbai International Airport is a deeply personal moment for the author, who first reported on the project...

yesterday 10

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B N Kumar

Earth’s Pradakṣiṇa: A New Year Reflection On Time, Purpose And Sacred Cycles

Earth’s Pradakṣiṇa: A New Year Reflection On Time, Purpose And Sacred Cycles

As the Earth completes another orbit around the sun, the New Year becomes a moment for reflection and renewal. Seen through Sanātana Dharma, this...

yesterday 9

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Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

Nutrition Security Remains India’s Toughest Development Challenge Despite Economic Growth

Nutrition Security Remains India’s Toughest Development Challenge Despite Economic Growth

Despite rapid economic growth, India continues to struggle with nutrition security. High levels of child stunting, underweight and wasting persist...

yesterday 8

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G Chandrashekhar

Why The Vande Mataram Pitch Is Unlikely To Resonate In West Bengal Elections

Why The Vande Mataram Pitch Is Unlikely To Resonate In West Bengal Elections

The BJP’s attempt to revive the Vande Mataram debate ahead of West Bengal polls is unlikely to influence voters. Bengal’s electorate is driven by...

yesterday 7

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Ajoy Bose

Salim Durani: A Life With An Unusual Beginning And A Really Sad End

Durani’s life had an unusual beginning and a sad end, and in between there were grey areas that challenged anyone trying to trace the life and...

wednesday 3

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Fpj Editorial

Bangladesh On The Brink

Bangladesh On The Brink

Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker earning $150 a month, was accused after a workplace discussion of making an offensive remark. The police...

wednesday 10

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Fpj Editorial

Guiding Light: Chaitanya Swarupam

Guiding Light: Chaitanya Swarupam

We easily appreciate our existence in terms of physical body. It is the easiest one to feel and prove. The next level is the energy. As GOD is...

wednesday 4

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Fpj Editorial

Britons Are No Phoenix

Britons Are No Phoenix

At the heart of this debacle lay the pig-headed attitude towards the hell-for-leather style of cricket which the coach, former New Zealand captain...

wednesday 4

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Fpj Editorial

‘Behnon Aur Bhaiyon…’: Radio Ceylon Turns 100 And Celebrates A Shared South Asian Legacy

‘Behnon Aur Bhaiyon…’: Radio Ceylon Turns 100 And Celebrates A Shared South Asian Legacy

As Sri Lanka marks 100 years of Radio Ceylon, the editorial revisits its global wartime role and its deep cultural bond with India—especially...

wednesday 4

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Fpj Web Desk

Basic Requirement For Growth: A Fresh Mind And Healthy Lungs

Basic Requirement For Growth: A Fresh Mind And Healthy Lungs

As air pollution worsens across Indian cities, this editorial argues that development divorced from public health is hollow. Growth must prioritise...

wednesday 3

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Srinath Sridharan

With BJP Firmly In The Saddle, Will The Reunions Matter?

With BJP Firmly In The Saddle, Will The Reunions Matter?

On Wednesday, the Thackeray cousins, who have been bitter rivals for almost 20 years, are likely to announce their reunion. They are in the process...

wednesday 1

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Rohit Chandavarkar

With ‘High Command’ Without Command, Who Really Runs The Congress?

With ‘High Command’ Without Command, Who Really Runs The Congress?

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s reference to the “High Command” has reignited debate over who truly runs the party. The article argues Kharge...

wednesday 2

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Ajay Jha

A Picture From The Life Of Jesus: Putting Off The Old, Embracing The New

A Picture From The Life Of Jesus: Putting Off The Old, Embracing The New

Through a simple parable of a king’s wedding feast, Jesus teaches the need for inner transformation—renouncing selfishness and embracing...

wednesday 3

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Dada J P Vaswani

Maharashtra’s Civic Verdict: Power Consolidation Amid Democratic Concerns

Maharashtra’s Civic Verdict: Power Consolidation Amid Democratic Concerns

The BJP-led Mahayuti’s strong showing in Maharashtra’s local body polls confirms its dominance, but allegations of irregularities, large-scale...

wednesday 2

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Fpj Web Desk

Why Oman Holds Strategic Significance For India's West Asia Ambitions

Why Oman Holds Strategic Significance For India's West Asia Ambitions

Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Oman resulted in signing two key agreements: the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and a...

23.12.2025 4

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Fpj Editorial

From Shock To Stability: How The World Absorbed The 2025 US Tariff Disruption

From Shock To Stability: How The World Absorbed The 2025 US Tariff Disruption

In 2025, the US imposed higher tariffs, disrupting global trade like a once-in-a-lifetime shock. Despite fears of inflation, recession, and export...

23.12.2025 2

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Madan Sabnavis

Better Wrong Than Safe: Why Courage Beats Caution In Business Decisions

Better Wrong Than Safe: Why Courage Beats Caution In Business Decisions

The article explores the dilemma between taking bold risks and playing it safe in decision-making. It argues that failure from courageous choices...

23.12.2025 3

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Sanjeev Kotnala

Elephants Vs Infrastructure: Assam Train Accident Exposes Gaps In Wildlife Safety Measures

Elephants Vs Infrastructure: Assam Train Accident Exposes Gaps In Wildlife Safety Measures

A train near Guwahati, Assam, collided with a herd of wild Asiatic elephants, killing at least seven and injuring a calf. The site isn’t a...

23.12.2025 4

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Fpj Editorial

Opinion: BJP’s Obsession With Winning Is Leaving Its Foot Soldiers Behind

Opinion: BJP’s Obsession With Winning Is Leaving Its Foot Soldiers Behind

Winning elections is, of course, the primary objective of any political party, and there is nothing inherently wrong with that. But the BJP's...

21.12.2025 1

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Gaurav Kadam