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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Making diaspora invest in India a challenge
“The unresolved issue with the NRIs is that the Indian government just does not know what it can do with…
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An uncertain march
Message against majoritarian exclusivism cannot be minority consolidation Creation of an inclusive polity can only be done with nationalism and…
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Scientific developments to watch out for
In India, the rollout of the nasal vaccine will be keenly observed. It has been given ‘emergency use’ approval and…
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The pangs in birthing new political leaders
''The year 2018 could have marked a decisive shift for the Congress, if only the leadership had captured the zeitgeist…
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Who will take on Modi?
Kejriwal nowhere near goal of offering alternative, while Rahul yet to prove mettle “Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra has been…
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A stable bi-party system, a nod to ‘Himachaliyat’
By Devender Sharma “Himachaliyat” encapsulates the idea that the region and its people will decide their future without outside interference.…
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A tale of two wars
India must learn from mistakes of 1962, Pakistan from its excesses of 1971 The 60th anniversary of the India-China war…
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Dispirited Opposition seems muted against loud BJP
In spite of the presence of committed young leaders in the Congress, the party’s overall image is that of a…
Read MoreThe loss of a companion
Learning to live without a partner of 63 long years On October 31, I lost my friend and companion of…
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Bharat Jodo Yatra: What does it mean?
“Bharat Jodo Yatra is a timely initiative to bring Indians together. It does not matter who took the lead, but…
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