Indian-Americans test the waters in run-up to US primaries
In a nutshell, relatively richer Indian-Americans, as their number becomes bigger, may reflect the current US political landscape, which is…
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(Update 12 minutes ago)For faster development of India, discard the other-worldly humbug
Indian philosophy professes 200% life – full exploration and full flowering of the inner and outer worlds. India is on…
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SALUTE to INDIA on its 77th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
India should explore opportunities and exert its position and influence for global good: Climate change, human rights and freedom of…
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Hello!… Manipur is still burning! Is there anyone in charge?
“Despite widespread destruction and human loss of lives, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept a vow of silence until…
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Ukraine shadow set to loom large over G20 meet
Negotiators are falling back on ‘Plan B’, which banks on emphasizing India’s achievements during its presidency “While no G20 member…
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The authority of ED and usage of PMLA
Of late, much of the ED’s powers have been discharged in effecting pre-trial arrests Unfortunately, of late, much of the…
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India put its foot down at SCO summit
Refusal to endorse resolution on Belt and Road Initiative sent stern message to China During the SCO summit, India responded…
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The depths to which politicians sink
Ajit Pawar’s revolt has put the NCP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi on a sticky wicket “Interesting also will be…
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Beleaguered community-being a Muslim in new India
Muslims have to wake up to a daily avalanche of hate on social media, political circles, and in real life…
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An organized counter to organised hate
There needs to be an inspiring alternative agenda that enthuses India and which can move the silent majority away from…
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The saga of dubious defense deals and inconclusive probes
It is nobody’s case that corruption and transgression in military contracts should, in any way, be overlooked and not probed.…
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Indian womanhood getting demeaned
The country is appalled by the Centre’s response to the allegations made by sports celebrities “Yet, the government of a…
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An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny
The Union of India is unlikely to succeed in wresting power of ‘services in Delhi if the Government of National…
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Challenge for Congress to give out freebies in Karnataka
Of the Centre’s total budgetary expenditure, Karnataka’s share is now down to just 1.1 per cent “What about the question…
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Decoding the Manipur crisis
Mistrust between communities accentuated by developmental disparities “This demand is more than a decade old. Those seeking ST status say…
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Time to cleanse Punjab
Drug lords with influential backers are saved by shoddy probe and lack of political will “Big or small, all drug…
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Karnataka poll narrative : It is back to the familiar game of caste identity politics
“Since the BJP came to power in July 2019 (after the fragile Janata Dal Secular-Congress coalition sunk), the topmost question…
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Many faces of Jallianwala Bagh
The massacre was a catalyst for fusion of multiple strands of anti-imperialist politics The tragic moment also became a transformative…
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A very different conception of ‘Ram Rajya’
Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Ram Rajya — the very idea of Gandhi, one might say — is in danger of…
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The Moscow declaration
China and Russia agree to stand together on issues involving security interests “The declaration is a clear signal from Russia…
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When society is held hostage to fundamentalism
A political discourse that foregrounds the interests of the majority and denigrates the minorities on the basis of religion forgets…
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Banks Are Failing: Is My Money Safe?
Most investments - but not all - are protected by a web of insurance Rising interest rates can be harmful…
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The CBI’s fishing expedition
It is not clear what offences punishable by law Sisodia is being charged with “Even if kickbacks are accepted and…
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Conflict reflects wider global rivalries
It is evident that both Russia and the US have done little to end the conflict in Ukraine. India has…
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Russia’s spring offensive is the key
About 50,000 of Russia’s newly mobilized troops are already at the front and another 2,50,000 are under training. The occupation…
Read MorePost-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Post retirement, the judicial community should take a concerted decision not to accept any job stemming from political patronage Justice…
Read MoreDefend Constitution against predatory politicians
“The issue of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution is a fight about the fundamental rights included in Part III…
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Allow it to reign Supreme
A ‘committed judiciary’ would spell the end of checks & balances in a democracy “The SCC system, like the proposed…
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Constitution as ‘North Star’
CJI turns spotlight on issues critical to democratic endurance of Indian State “In a democracy, the winning of elections is…
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Admonishments that endanger the Constitution
To suggest that the basic structure doctrine is by itself unsanctioned is to place the Constitution at the legislature’s whim…
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