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12 January, 2024

An expanding Gaza war, with no endgame in sight

As the Gaza conflict reverberates across the region, West Asia could sleepwalk into Armageddon “Targeted killings serve no useful purpose:…

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5 January, 2024

The See Saw called 2023, some sparkles and some tears

The century will be infamously remembered for the 2 devastating wars….Russia-Ukraine & Israel- Hamas. Their ripple effects have been game…

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29 December, 2023

The US is no country for old men

Elderly Americans struggle to survive in a country that seeks to extract profit from them till the very end. To…

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22 December, 2023

There is no alternative to green industrial strategy

Inclusive green industrial strategies belong neither to the left nor the right. They are about creating an economy that serves…

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16 December, 2023

Seal of approval on Art 370 abrogation

Various stakeholders should make efforts to rebuild J&K as a full-fledged state “The verdict is historic as it aims to…

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8 December, 2023

BJP on a roll, Opposition needs to regroup

The least resilient among the INDIA members are in danger of disappearing from the political scene “PM Modi’s most urgent…

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1 December, 2023

The contentious legacy of Henry Kissinger

On Kissinger’s death on November 29, the NSAGWU published a ‘declassified obituary’ that highlighted his achievements, including détente with the…

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26 November, 2023

Can Nikki Haley Beat Trump?

But credit where it’s due: Haley has knocked out Scott, passed Christie and challenged DeSantis by succeeding at a core…

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18 November, 2023

Hitting below the belt in poll season

Central investigation agencies and Governors being used to weaken the Opposition’s will to fight “The BJP was touted as the…

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9 November, 2023

Lessons from Hitler’s 1923 Munich putsch

Ironically, the victims of the Holocaust are now spurring another genocide and this time it’s the Palestinians in the midst…

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3 November, 2023

The Long Struggle for Palestinian Statehood: Unjust Denial and the Tragedy in Gaza

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, the unjust denial of Palestinian statehood, and the tragic loss of innocent lives…

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28 October, 2023

Challenge to Hindutva

The clamour for a caste census can redefine political equations and alliances in the run-up to Lok Sabha polls It’s…

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20 October, 2023

As Ukraine war drags on, US arms firms make a killing

The US sold military hardware, services and technical data to its clients worth $153.7 bn in 2022, up from $103.4…

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13 October, 2023

Women’s quota – rhetoric and reality

Parliament has committed an egregious folly in fusing women’s reservation with delimitation  “A census to understand the population of women…

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29 September, 2023

The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air

Indian and Canadian leaders and diplomats have never really engaged; rather, they have talked passed each other. This is occurring…

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23 September, 2023

Guiding spirits of the judiciary

It’s important to publicize decisions of judges who cannot be swayed by dangling carrots The judiciary and the armed forces…

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15 September, 2023

The G-20 should abolish itself

Eliminating G-20 meetings would free up the leaders’ time to focus on real issues, not diplomatic niceties “Consider what gave…

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9 September, 2023

For an expanse of blue, with air so clean 

On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (September 7), there is urgent need to address risks posed by…

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31 August, 2023

ISRO’s achievement is India’s too

Chandrayaan-3’s success will motivate many young boys and girls to become space scientists “Most people I spoke to, even those…

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26 August, 2023

Tier-two people, first-rate engineers

India thrives in its small towns where the miracle of human capital happens The tier-two towns are building the new…

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19 August, 2023

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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12 August, 2023

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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12 August, 2023

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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4 August, 2023

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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29 July, 2023

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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22 July, 2023

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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14 July, 2023

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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8 July, 2023

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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1 July, 2023

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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24 June, 2023

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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