SEBI-Hindenburg-Adani row shows mishandling of credibility crisis
It is imperative that SEBI remains credible and is seen to adhere to the rules & compliance standards it imposes…
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Trysts and Turns : Adding caste to creed deepens disunity
That feeling of being Indian, first and foremost, is sadly being eroded As endemic corruption weakens the moral fiber, communalism…
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India’s Wealth Gap: The Rich are getting Richer at the Expense of over 70% of Poor Indians
In 2021, Oxfam reported that the top 1% of India's population held 42.5% of the national wealth, while the bottom…
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Biden out, but Trump may still win
At this stage, Republican nominee appears to have a head start over any Democratic rival “Although Biden has endorsed Vice-President…
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Violence has become a part of US polity
Political consequences of assassination attempt on ex-President Trump will be huge “The reality is that violence has become a part…
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Russia, China keen on rapid BRICS expansion to counter West
“Overall, the entry of ASEAN nations into BRICS will improve its geographical coverage and bring countries in the ambit of…
Read MoreLet us declare independence from the monarchial presidency
Two centuries after defeating King George III, we must issue a new Declaration of Independence Here we are on the…
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India must remain ahead of the curve
Pursuit of global aspirations must be tempered by awareness of regional & immediate challenges “There is an assumption that the…
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Why G7 needs allies like India
New Delhi occupies a unique place as an oasis of political and economic stability The G7 meeting has brought out…
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The message in the RSS chief’s speech
The ‘to whomsoever it may concern’ sermon has virtually laid out a road map for the government and prescribed a…
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Gone are days for single party majority; alliances are back
Institutions, including political outfits, always stay taller than individuals who come and go. Institutions stay. Of course, individuals contribute immensely…
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The question of Palestine’s U.N. membership
This is not the first time that Palestine has attempted to obtain U.N. membership. In 2011 too, its request was…
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Xi keen on consolidating bilateral ties to divide EU
China has been trying to widen differences between the US and the EU to loosen American restrictions on the sale…
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Social media’s impact on Indian politics
The traditional media’s shift to more provocative, biased content for survival, may have ensured its death “Influencers with views that…
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Overarching Indianness transcends differences among groups
India is one of the few nations in the world that has resolved the problem of separatism in so many…
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Iran-Israel war keeps world in suspense
The situation in West Asia has become more volatile and holds dangerous implications “By attacking the Iranian consulate in Damascus…
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Heady cocktail of religion & politics
All sorts of Machiavellian tactics are being used to ensure victory in the polls “Our Prime Minister makes statements against…
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Prioritize humanitarian concerns
India, Pakistan must strive to ensure that the two juveniles’ case is not repeated “The entire gamut of the India-Pakistan…
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GDP growth should be a corollary of job creation
It is time for a paradigm shift. The focus needs to shift from GDP growth to the creation of more…
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The devil is in the timing of ED action
Arrest of a CM days after the notification of the General Election is a stunning blow to the credibility of…
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Global supply chains make atmanirbharta take a back seat
Tariff is not the only element that has gone into the trade and investment deal with the EFTA. “Today, you…
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The ossified American electoral system
The seven ‘swing states’ are all-important for Republicans and Democrats “This archaic system is not based on the popular vote…
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The limits of India-US strategic partnership
China is willing to respond positively to US moves towards a limited détente “The US is vulnerable as it is…
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BJP’s 370-seat target overly optimistic
With the INDIA bloc coming to its senses, the ruling party may not find the going easy “The north, except…
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The message from two SC verdicts
The ruling party’s confidence should not prompt its supporters to shake foundations of Indian democracy “The Election Commission of India…
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Make the farmer feel heard & honored
Let the ongoing protest not fester into a wound that becomes gangrenous “This protest could become a golden opportunity for…
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The decline of America’s leadership
Washington is failing to use its leverage in the international environment “Actions speak louder than values, and Washington is failing…
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Reforming UN for a rules-based order
Primary reason for the ongoing crises in Ukraine and Gaza is an ineffective Security Council The need to urgently reform…
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Lessons from a high-profile Harvard exit
The hard-earned academic freedom and intellectual sovereign space in India must remain non-negotiable, having been shaped by the spirit of…
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Iran-Pak clash adds to the chaos
Kickerline: Tangled and multi-layered geopolitics of West Asia has entered the South Asian strategic calculus It may be inferred that…
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