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Weaponising the law to eradicate begging

Weaponising the law to eradicate begging

The Bhopal district administration order prohibiting and penalising begging ahead of a major summit reeks of the ‘criminalisation by association’...

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Gender parity: Gap between intent and implementation

Gender parity: Gap between intent and implementation

Despite certain advancements, the overall status and condition of women continues to reflect discrimination and subordination

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Talking peace to Moscow, Kyiv

Talking peace to Moscow, Kyiv

The Jeddah deal promises a ceasefire, but can further erode the trans-Atlantic alliance

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Why crude prices could be immune to Trump upheaval

Why crude prices could be immune to Trump upheaval

Opec’s expert orchestration of the flow of barrels into the market, read alongside the increased production in non-Opec countries, will ensure...

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Ensuring universal health care with Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Ensuring universal health care with Jan Aushadhi Kendras

The scheme reaffirms the government’s commitment to ensure that no citizen is left behind in availing quality health services

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In Nicobar, ecology loses out, but who receives a windfall?

In Nicobar, ecology loses out, but who receives a windfall?

The institutions getting money under the Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project facilitated the wildlife and environment clearances 

12.03.2025 20

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Drowned out in the NEP debate

Drowned out in the NEP debate

The education sector in India needs both the Centre and states to work together. Neither should insist on an upper hand

12.03.2025 10

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What Delhi must do to rescue the Yamuna

What Delhi must do to rescue the Yamuna

Restoring its health will need correcting planning and execution flaws and pushing forward with circulatory water management. 

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New income tax Bill is a piece of bold reform

New income tax Bill is a piece of bold reform

The New Income Tax Bill, 2025, aims to achieve what the government has termed the “5Cs” — consolidation, clarity, continuity, certainty, and...

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Women at forest frontline break stereotypes, barriers

Women at forest frontline break stereotypes, barriers

Kaziranga’s women foresters ensured safe passage of its animals and undertook rescue and release of stranded one during the devastating 2024 floods

09.03.2025 10

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From women’s development to women-led development

From women’s development to women-led development

Even as India’s women are leading in fields such as business and medicine, millions of women at the country’s grassroots are being empowered

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Reaffirm the federal pact

Reaffirm the federal pact

Tamil Nadu's CM Stalin led a meeting of 35 parties, excluding BJP, demanding a 30-year status quo on Lok Sabha seats amid fears of political...

08.03.2025 10

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Laying the digital path to a developed India

Laying the digital path to a developed India

A tech renaissance driven by Artificial Intelligence is fuelling the journey of Viksit Bharat 

07.03.2025 10

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What is to be done when the markets keep falling

What is to be done when the markets keep falling

Your portfolio tells a story. If the bleed is less than the market average, it’s a good story, else you need to read this

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Taking a stand against centralisation of policy

Taking a stand against centralisation of policy

India is an unparalleled experiment in pluralism, and imposing unity through excessive uniformity is not only counterproductive but potentially...

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In 1905 Bengal partition, the making of Bangladesh

In 1905 Bengal partition, the making of Bangladesh

The communal identities it created eventually culminated in the end of British rule and the partition of India in 1947

06.03.2025 10

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Himmat Shah: Sculpting civilisational connections

Himmat Shah: Sculpting civilisational connections

With his human head sculptures, Shah has conferred Man with a lasting grandeur, inscribing them with the unity of human experience

05.03.2025 5

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Delhi-Doha engagement looks beyond energy trade

The India-Qatar relationship has evolved into a multifaceted strategic partnership encompassing security and defence cooperation, health care and...

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Rise of protectionism and the free trade conundrum

Rise of protectionism and the free trade conundrum

The economic marvel achieved by China compels one to introspect on the efficacy of free-market and free-trade doctrines.

02.03.2025 20

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Building India through science and scientists

Building India through science and scientists

Continuously and significantly expanding investments in science are paramount for achieving India’s vision.

02.03.2025 20

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India’s resolute march towards development

India’s resolute march towards development

Major transformations across various sectors are successfully reshaping the country’s economy, governance, and global presence

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Bilateral moment in trade relations

Bilateral moment in trade relations

Negotiations on the Indo-UK Free Trade Agreement resumed post Modi's US visit, amid changing global trade dynamics and a shifting political landscape...

27.02.2025 10

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The Kerala model in deepening democracy

The Kerala model in deepening democracy

The capacity of a state government to serve the people in the way envisaged by the Constitution depends on the health of federalism in the polity

27.02.2025 20

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Trump’s transactionalism the compass now for Ukraine war

Trump’s transactionalism the compass now for Ukraine war

Three years after the war started, the US president seems keen on forcing a peace deal that is maximally extractive in the US’s favour

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Why Delhi must support Kyiv’s quest for peace

Why Delhi must support Kyiv’s quest for peace

India, as the world’s largest democracy and an influential global power, has the necessary authority to contribute to settling the conflict

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Constitution’s vision will be realised with Viksit Bharat

Constitution’s vision will be realised with Viksit Bharat

A governance system that is inclusive, based on social justice, and rooted in cultural and constitutional values is the true vehicle of democratic...

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No Global North/South divide, the real fight is for justice everywhere

No Global North/South divide, the real fight is for justice everywhere

The discussion we should be having, at G20 meetings and everywhere else, is between those who support the law and those who support might is right

23.02.2025 10

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Poland’s prosperity story was written by Nato, EU

What’s been true for Poland might well be true for many of the so-called “middle powers” in Asia, Africa and South America looking for room to grow

22.02.2025 10

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Upholding the Constitution, guided by personal morals

Justice Ahmadi's leadership came to represent the preservation of constitutional values and the defence of the rights and freedoms of ordinary...

21.02.2025 20

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Losing our tongue: The rise and fall of languages

The decline of some languages was probably expected by India’s policymakers.

21.02.2025 10

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Honour the dead by ending stampedes at public places

After the horror of the night of February 15, 2025, should New Delhi Railway Station be locked for 40 years?

21.02.2025 10

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Scientifically Speaking |AI is changing how we think but human mind isn’t static

AI can improve efficiency and might reduce mental effort in some areas. But that’s not the same as proving long-term cognitive decline.

20.02.2025 10

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BJP aims to divide Opposition’s Muslim vote bank before 2027

BJP Muslim Morcha members have been asked to spread out and educate the community about the party’s welfare schemes

19.02.2025 10

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India must steer its camel economy over the hump

The secret to reviving India’s camel economy lies in supporting its ancestral camel herding communities

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UGC’s flawed proposals for teacher hiring, promotions

The sooner the UGC opens discussions with stakeholders and brings changes in a manner that ensures objectivity in the selection process, the better

18.02.2025 20

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Deregulation can give the boost growth needs

The biggest gift the government could give the economy is to unleash the entrepreneurial dynamism and skills of the country’s biggest resource —...

14.02.2025 30

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Lessons from Delhi victory for Uttar Pradesh and the country

The BJP devised a campaign plan without any divisive slogans like ‘batoge to katoge’ for Delhi where all castes and communities reside.

13.02.2025 10

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India-US partnership in a post-liberal world

Focusing on cultural revival, economic nationalism and strategic autonomy, India is charting a path deeply rooted in its ancient ethos.

13.02.2025 20

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For gig workers, e-Shram registration is just the start

The key issue will be to enforce aggregator accountability and make sure that all aggregators share data on the portal

13.02.2025 20

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Scientifically Speaking | DNA studies reveal how Indian languages evolved

For Indians, these findings offer a new perspective on our linguistic and cultural connections to the wider world.

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Ignore trade irritants, focus on strategic ties

The Trump team recognises that India’s emergence as a global power has the potential to transform the Indo-Pacific region and the world

12.02.2025 10

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Why Delhi’s water sector needs structural reforms

Over the past few months, water became a dominant theme in Delhi’s poll discourse of maligning the rival.

12.02.2025 10

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Resolving farmers’ concerns, bridging State-market divide

While MSP and timely procurement have long been pillars of India’s agricultural policy, the agrarian crisis and farmer suicides demand a proactive...

12.02.2025 10

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Parties must beware lure of cash transfers

The AAP government had many welfare schemes, and the new government will find it difficult to change strategy drastically and withdraw these totally

12.02.2025 10

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Making examinations a less stressful affair for students

Our role as parents, teachers, and policymakers is to listen, to let go, and to trust that our children are resilient and stronger than we often...

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Constitutional, not personal, morality must guide courts

There is an increasing trend of moral censure by courts, which has a chilling effect on people with alternative life experiences, orientations and...

09.02.2025 20

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What explains the big BJP win in the Capital

Today, the desertion of middle- and upper-class voters is the primary reason for the AAP’s defeat. Even the once unassailable Kejriwal lost his seat.

09.02.2025 10

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A molecular tweak that could make farming environmentally friendly

Modern agriculture’s critical challenge is to feed a growing global population while reducing the environmental footprint of fertilizer use.

08.02.2025 20

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Elevated levels of pollution will hit long-term growth

What gets less attention is the connection between elevated levels of pollution and long-run economic growth

08.02.2025 20

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Prioritising fiscal policies for health in India’s development agenda

Raising tobacco taxes will not only improve public health but also boost government revenue, providing fiscal space for healthcare investment

07.02.2025 20

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