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When festivals become platforms of polarisation

When festivals become platforms of polarisation

A disturbing trend is taking shape today where religious processions are turning into a show of force or projection of power

17.03.2025 10

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Old world order is dying, emerging picture is scary

Old world order is dying, emerging picture is scary

Zelensky’s conflict with Russia, amid changing US policies, echoes past betrayals, raising concerns over global stability and future conflicts.

10.03.2025 10

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Health implications of climate crisis in India

Health implications of climate crisis in India

We must set ambitious goals, meticulously implement and monitor new schemes and plans, and be strict while dealing with factors that cause...

04.03.2025 30

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Delhi elections a wake-up call for Cong, INDIA bloc

After Haryana and Delhi, the bloc faces another litmus test in Bihar, where assembly elections are due in November-December.

24.02.2025 10

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Sajjan Kumar indictment and the rise of hate politics

Another court indictment of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar not only brought back the memories of the 1984 riots but forced us once again to reflect...

17.02.2025 20

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Delhi debacle tells a tale of Kejriwal’s fall

The wide chasm between the AAP leader’s promises and his record in government cost the party the elections

10.02.2025 20

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Republic and Constitution: Partners in nation-building

The Constitution that India adopted was so comprehensive and sensitive to the needs of its citizens that it has endured till today

28.01.2025 20

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Trump 2.0: Prospects of global disruption

Donald Trump begins his second term as POTUS amid global uncertainty, facing criticism for his policies and controversial actions impacting the world.

20.01.2025 40

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Three challenges world has to confront in 2025

Global leaders will need to address questions arising from wars, the climate crisis, and evolution of Artificial Intelligence

06.01.2025 5

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A prime minister who let his actions speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are...

30.12.2024 3

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Disrupting the House, betraying voters’ trust

Washout of the winter session is a reflection of the decline in standards in Parliament. Our leaders seem to forget that the voters didn’t elect...

23.12.2024 3

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At a crossroads, Dhaka must remember lessons of history

It is up to Bangladesh to decide what kind of a future it wants. It can’t expect to grow by handing over the reins to fundamentalists

16.12.2024 10

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The spectre of its past now haunts Punjab

Rising Khalistan sentiment is rooted in a failure of the state’s political class in maintaining the balance between politics, religion and national...

10.12.2024 3

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Banking on women's vote to beat anti-incumbency

Recent election trends suggest that Indian politicians now see women as a potential vote bank and tailor manifestoes to win their support

02.12.2024 5

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What state elections say about Indian democracy

The Maharashtra performance will add to the confidence of BJP and NDA and make INDIA bloc insecure about winning elections

24.11.2024 3

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The baffling silence on climate and pollution

As far as our society is concerned, there are very few who have any serious concerns regarding pollution, the climate crisis, and conservation.

18.11.2024 2

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Need awareness to avoid online fraud

The harsh truth is that we need to take personal responsibility in developing awareness and remain alert against the threat of “digital arrests”...

11.11.2024 3

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Is the West conspiring against a rising India?

Dragging the Union home minister into murder cases reeks of the same old dirty tricks Western nations have played in the past

04.11.2024 2

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The many shades of Indira Gandhi's political persona

Notwithstanding what people may say, Indira Gandhi’s contribution to India was significant.

28.10.2024 3

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The State and society need to fight road rage crimes

What wrong did New Delhi’s Ankur and the toddler in Bengaluru do to deserve such a fate?

20.10.2024 3

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How BJP won Haryana with grassroots politics

The gap between social reality and data was bridgeable, and the BJP was able to march into the corridors of power in Haryana for a record third time.

13.10.2024 3

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In Vietnam’s resilience, a lesson for India’s economy

Vietnam is dealing with its own maladies. But India can, nonetheless, take inspiration from Vietnam’s giant leap forward.

06.10.2024 4

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Time to repose faith in ideals of the Mahatma

Brand Gandhi solidly represents India globally. This is why voices of sanity in Bangladesh invoked Gandhi when Hindus were being targeted in their...

30.09.2024 3

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In the high voter turnout in J&K polls, a hope for peace

Hopes of peace and progress have taken root amid adversities. We will have to strengthen this hope.

23.09.2024 2

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Countries must not put religion in the driver’s seat

Insecure minorities would not only dent Bangladesh's international image but the economic and social instability can create Pakistan-like systemic...

15.09.2024 1

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Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy

In this chaotic world, India’s role in brokering peace has thus become significant.

08.09.2024 2

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The choice before the world: Development or expansionism

If we want the economic reforms effected over the last decade to sustain we must reform the UN.

02.09.2024 9

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Social awakening is key to fighting heinous crimes

The Kolkata hospital incident makes it amply clear that heinous crimes such as rape and murder can’t be stopped by laws alone; social awakening is...

26.08.2024 3

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Developing nations need to be helmsmen of their boats

Instability in the neighbourhood gives us a clear message — in a changing world, developing nations need to be the helmsmen of their boats.

18.08.2024 3

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This Independence Day, guard against radicalism

Radicalism is poison for the subcontinent. Independence Day reminds us of this fact every year.

11.08.2024 3

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In J&K, no stopping the caravan of democracy

General elections aside, people braved bullets to vote in panchayat and district elections. The caravan of democracy has started rolling in the state

04.08.2024 3

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