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Has ECI taken the colour off election campaigns?

We are currently headed for the elections, but there is no visible excitement. Is this dullness the result of actions by the ECI to prevent the buying...

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Season of appearances and political deceptions

The gravest issue with Indian politics is that it operates in a murky realm of half-truths

08.04.2024 30

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Seeking validation for a fresh set of values

The 2024 general election will deliver a mandate to elevate the country as the third superpower while introducing fresh values that will shape policy...

01.04.2024 10

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Who stands to gain from anti-corruption politics?

With the general elections looming, both the BJP and Congress are hoping to see these movement-based parties become embroiled in scandals.

26.03.2024 10

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The political message in electoral bonds findings

On March 14, the ECI made public the data on electoral bonds it received from State Bank of India. Can this cause a political storm?

18.03.2024 8

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High standards for people in high office

Pakistan SC’s rethink on its ZA Bhutto verdict raises questions about the integrity of those holding public office

11.03.2024 8

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Congress must mend ways to stay in the fray

If the Congress corrects its current flaws, it may have better days in the future. However, now it is too late for the Lok Sabha elections.

04.03.2024 5

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The Congress has to mend it ways to remain in the fray

A twin blow to the already enfeebled Congress party has come from Himachal Pradesh. First, the grand old party’s official Rajya Sabha candidate,...

04.03.2024 9

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Congress to BJP, the art of making poll slogans

From Indira Gandhi to Narendra Modi, the art of turning issues into slogans for electoral success continues in Sandeshkhali, Bengal.

26.02.2024 30

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Restive farmers, responsive State

Agriculture in India needs redress — but its problems are not exceptional

19.02.2024 10

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In democracy, consensus essential to push agendas

The question is whether the days of consensus in democracy have come to an end.

12.02.2024 10

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Election mode on, consensus to be a rare thing to find

Three major developments from last week have the potential to affect how the country moves forward. The first was the adoption of uniform civil code...

11.02.2024 5

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Masks must be shed, and mutual respect for identities should stay

It is worth noting that no PM has yet greeted the nation with a Ram-Ram or a Sat Shri Akal outside of Parliament.

05.02.2024 10

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Masks have to be shed, and mutual respect must win

Did you hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement outside the parliament building on the opening day of the budget session? He began and ended...

04.02.2024 3

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Nation on the cusp of a cultural renaissance

We gained Independence only 77 years ago. Civilisations cannot turn in such a short period, yet we are paving the way for a renaissance

29.01.2024 9

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India is paving its way toward a renaissance

Are we on the cusp of a cultural awakening, a renaissance reshaping our country? To answer this question, I’d like to introduce you to two persons. ...

28.01.2024 10

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Can a new multi-faith Ayodhya be made?

Ayodhya is fundamentally different from the Vatican. In a few years, Ayodhya will see temples and mosques standing together.

22.01.2024 3

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Ayodhya will be a shining example of uniting faiths

During the frigid night intervening 22 and 23 December 1949, a “miracle" happened in Ayodhya. Havaldar Abdul Barkat, a guard on duty at what was...

21.01.2024 8

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In the Ayodhya euphoria, politics comes full circle

The UP government had left no stone unturned in adorning Ayodhya. Is the Vatican for Hindus on the horizon?

15.01.2024 10

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Ayodhya is being swept by a fresh wave of euphoria

I was at Ram ki Paidi in Ayodhya on a recent winter morning, whose severity was exacerbated by fog, cold wind, and a feeble sun. But the atmosphere...

14.01.2024 4

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Opposition yet to discover means for a fightback

The Opposition’s biggest difficulty is that if they attend the Ram temple consecration ceremony, they would be seen as toeing the BJP line

08.01.2024 4

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INDIA bloc’s 2024 bid also a race against time

INDIA bloc's metaphorical train is already behind schedule and will now need to accelerate at least three-fold to reach their intended destination.

18.12.2023 8

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Little time left for INDIA bloc to get act together

Will the INDIA bloc be able to offer voters a blueprint of its plans for India at its meeting tomorrow? Recent meetings of the alliance have left much...

17.12.2023 3

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Confront the wrath of the climate crisis, now

Is there still room to entertain the belief that the climate crisis will organically resolve itself?

11.12.2023 5

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The night that tested the resilience of Bhopal and India

Incidents such as the Bhopal gas tragedy underscore that we must prioritise every countryman’s life as the nation’s utmost responsibility.

03.12.2023 3

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In India’s post 26/11 response, a template Israel can follow

Consider the ramifications if India had responded with an all-out attack highlighting that effective governance demands strategic acumen.

27.11.2023 10

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In cricket and cinema, India’s spirit of unity

One hopes that the vitality exhibited in sports, film, literature, and cultural endeavours will continue to reject negativity in times to come.

20.11.2023 8

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World cup: India?s talisman against negativity, hate

The bursting of firecrackers till late on Diwali night in the national capital—a Supreme Court-imposed ban notwithstanding—continued to distress...

19.11.2023 2

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Misuse of technology: An unrelenting threat

Nobody wants their personal information to be made public, but technology has made access to such information easy, introducing new threats.

06.11.2023 8

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Weaponization of tech: A persistent threat facing all

The spectre of alleged spying on Opposition leaders and journalists is back to haunt. But what is the truth behind such cases? Until now, it is hidden...

05.11.2023 5

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When nations go to war, democracy is under stress

Tragedy in West Asia is aiding those who seek to split the world along sectarian lines

30.10.2023 5

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Democracy faces a litmus test of sorts in battles

The Israel-Hamas conflict may have an India connection. According to US President Joe Biden, Hamas launched an attack on Israel on 7 October to...

29.10.2023 10

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The trolls on social media are Ravanas of present times

Social media trolls are using incidents like hate crimes to spread fear and misinformation, undermining democratic values.

23.10.2023 7

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Trolls on social media are Ravana of present times

They have returned like a swarm of locusts. Wars, elections, riots, and natural calamities provide them with the power to expand into hydra-headed...

22.10.2023 8

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West Asia’s trauma and diplomatic doublespeak

Israel-Gaza conflict raises concerns about violations of international law. Humanitarian approach urged to avoid further tragedies.

16.10.2023 8

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Pain of West Asia needs salve of humanitarianism

Let us talk about a region that links three prophets and as many religions, but is cursed to suffer—Israel and its neighbourhood. The latest...

15.10.2023 5

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Punjab within India, India within Punjab

Sikhs are self-reliant, confident, courageous, and inclusive. That is why they are widely accepted and respected throughout the country.

09.10.2023 9

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A community that stays central to India, Indianness

NEW DELHI : This happened in December 2006. We were aboard a plane carrying the then prime minister Manmohan Singh and an Indian delegation to Tokyo....

08.10.2023 8

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The enduring power of Gandhi’s ideology

Gandhi never compromised on his principles and stuck to his convictions even at the cost of his life. He continues to stay alive in our thoughts

02.10.2023 4

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Mahatma and the enduring power of his ideology

For the last two years we’ve seen slogans such as “Long live Nathuram Godse" trend on social media on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It...

01.10.2023 4

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Insulate women’s bill from party politics

The recent passage of the "Nari Shakti Vandan Bill" generates hope, but its timing raises questions about political motives

25.09.2023 9

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Dismal record on power to women, despite measures

The stage was set. The anchor and three guests were ready. Cameras were set to roll. The audience included several luminaries from Uttarakhand....

24.09.2023 4

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Divide and rule is the mantra as polls near

It is certain that in the following days, not only flowers but also thorns will appear in the political sphere.

18.09.2023 10

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Divide and rule is still the mantra as election nears

A perturbing news came from Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi recently. Students of the Thakur village public school there enacted a play, Jo Google kar...

17.09.2023 7

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The road to progress and politics is always varied in a democracy

We have to understand that the road to progress, companionship, and politics cannot always be the same in a democracy

11.09.2023 50

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Road to progress can have several auxillary routes

The grand G20 summit has concluded, and a question arises in its wake: What has the country and its people achieved with such splendour? I’ll take...

10.09.2023 4

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