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Nitin Nabin's anointment: Meaning, message and road ahead

Nitin Nabin's anointment: Meaning, message and road ahead

In the BJP’s political universe, nothing of consequence happens by accident. Appointments are signals, elevations are messages, and anointments are...

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‘Inshallah Bangladesh’: Islamist rage, Pakistan nostalgia and ‘Greater Bangladesh’ fantasy

‘Inshallah Bangladesh’: Islamist rage, Pakistan nostalgia and ‘Greater Bangladesh’ fantasy

Bangladesh is not what it used to be. The familiar portrait of a secular, India-friendly neighbour has faded post-Hasina, and in its place stands a...

16.12.2025 10

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MY for a Naya Bihar - The new coalition of change

There are elections that change governments. And then there are elections that change the grammar of politics itself. The 2025 Bihar verdict belongs...

23.11.2025 10

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Opinion | Vande Mataram: When Mother Becomes Nation

What is striking about the anthem is the way it weaves maternal metaphors to embody both gentleness and strength

14.11.2025 10

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – The statesman who unified India

New Delhi: History remembers conquerors for wars, thinkers for ideas, and dreamers for vision. But rarely does it remember a man who did all three —...

01.11.2025 10

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Self-reliance: The soul of Dr. Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijaya Dashami message

On the sacred morning of Vijaya Dashami, as the saffron flag fluttered in Nagpur, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) renewed its civilisational...

05.10.2025 10

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Mahatma Gandhi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

New Delhi: This October 2 carries a rare significance. It marks both the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the foundation day of the Rashtriya...

03.10.2025 10

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Deendayal Upadhyaya – The thinker who gave Bharat Antyodaya and Integral Humanism

September 25 marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya – a philosopher, organiser, and nation-builder whose ideas continue to...

26.09.2025 20

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How PM Modi Shapes Narratives As An Efficient Communicator | OPINION

17.09.2025 10

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After storm, a promise of dawn: PM Modi’s Manipur visit

Battered and bruised by ethnic cleansing, Manipur’s agony is manifold. Scuffled with grief, scarred by suspicion, and split between hills and...

16.09.2025 10

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RSS At 100: Bhagwat Redefines Hindutva, Dharma and Akhand Bharat | OPINION

09.09.2025 20

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PM Modi at SCO: The statesman who made terror tremble

It began with silence. Not the silence of hesitation, but the silence of awe. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked into the Shanghai Cooperation...

06.09.2025 20

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17 Years On, Kandhamal’s Wound Remains Open: Justice Eludes Swami Laxmanananda

23.08.2025 8

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Khudiram Bose - The teenager who lit Bharat's Agni Yuga

There are names in history that textbooks often reduce to a paragraph, but whose very lives were blazing torches that could have set the pages of our...

12.08.2025 20

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Rastriya Vidyarthi Diwas: When the nation’s youth found their voice

There are days that mark events, and then there are days that shape destinies. July 9 marks the Rastriya Vidyarthi Diwas, the foundation day of the...

11.07.2025 20

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How CM Majhi turned BJP Odisha Sankalp Patra into a mandate for transformation

Bhubaneswar: The word Sankalp (promise) has often been the most violated term in Indian political lingua franca. Printed on glossy manifestos,...

22.06.2025 20

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Opinion: Why Operation Sindoor Is A Textbook Case Of 21st Century Warfare

22.05.2025 10

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Obituary: Dr Debendra Pradhan — BJP Veteran Who Helped Party Find A Foothold In Odisha But Never Sought Limelight

27.03.2025 40

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Delhi polls: Why angry voters gave a slap to AAP

In the ever-evolving chessboard of Indian politics, where public sentiment shifts like quicksand, Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been...

12.02.2025 20

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“ Opinion: Union Budget 2025 — 'Modinomics' At Its Best

07.02.2025 10

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“ Opinion: 'Utkarsh Odisha 2025' Conclave Propels Odisha Into Global Industrial Spotlight

07.02.2025 20

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Union Budget 2025: A paradigm shift in taxation policy

New Delhi: In a landmark move aimed at bolstering the financial well-being of the middle class and stimulating economic growth, Finance Minister...

02.02.2025 10

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“ Opinion: Rajju Bhaiya — Brilliant Physicist Who Wowed CV Raman But Left It All To Join, And Eventually Lead, RSS

31.01.2025 30

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Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas: Odisha's timeless legacy of global connections

New Delhi: As Odisha plays host to the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the extraordinary legacy of the State’s...

10.01.2025 9

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“ Opinion: 100 Years Of Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Former PM’s Legacy Goes Beyond Politics. Poet-Statesman’s Heart Beat For India

“ हार नहीं मानूंगा, रार नहीं ठानूंगा, काल के कपाल पे लिखता...

28.12.2024 5

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Opinion: Manmohan Singh Was Not A ‘Weak’ PM, His Strength Was His Quiet Conviction

In the lexicon of Indian politics, Dr. Manmohan Singh stands out as a rare statesman who offered a refreshing antithesis — a leader who believed in...

28.12.2024 4

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Opinion: After Haryana, Maharashtra — How RSS Propelled BJP Wins & What It Means Ahead Of Sangh Centenary

The massive victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra shouldn’t be read as just another electoral achievement. It signifies the...

03.12.2024 4

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Opinion: 1999 Super Cyclone Vs Cyclone Dana — A Tale Of 2 Catastrophes & How Odisha Aced A Bitter Lesson

When the 1999 super cyclone struck Odisha, on October 29, the destruction that followed left the state reeling. More than 10,000 people were killed...

30.10.2024 5

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