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13 January, 2025

Has PBD started losing its sheen?

The Ministry of External Affairs and the Odisha Government are patting their backs for the “overwhelming success” of the just…

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3 January, 2025

Guru Gobind Singh: The Timeless Torchbearer of Courage and Compassion

As the world commemorates the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh on January 6, 2025, it is an opportune…

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30 December, 2024

Farewell to 2024 and Welcome to 2025: Reflections and Expectations

As 2024 draws to a close, it is a moment of both reflection and anticipation-a time to evaluate the successes…

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21 December, 2024

An Unparalleled Sacrifice in History

On the Martyrdom of the Four Sons of Guru Gobind Singh The history of the world bears testimony to countless…

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13 December, 2024

New RBI Governor : Inflation-growth balance key task

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra's surprise appointment as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor comes amid worries over a decline…

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13 December, 2024

Dishonorable: Allahabad HC judge has done a big disservice

Only a strong institutional response will serve the cause of justice following the communally charged remarks by a judge of…

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13 December, 2024

A legend, made: On D. Gukesh, the world’s youngest chess champion

Gukesh is first among a cohort of young Indian chess geniuses to reach the pinnacle Eighteen-year-old D. Gukesh has made…

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6 December, 2024

If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster

The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not…

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28 November, 2024

A Happy Holidays Thought: New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Challenges and Opportunities

New York City Mayor Eric Adams finds himself navigating a labyrinth of challenges in his tenure as leader of the…

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22 November, 2024

The Adani Saga: A Tale of Alleged Corruption, Political Patronage, and Global Embarrassment

In recent years, the Adani Group, helmed by billionaire Gautam Adani, has repeatedly found itself at the center of allegations…

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15 November, 2024

Needed a humane and pragmatic approach to immigration reform, not mass deportations

In my editorial last week, I argued that Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has a unique…

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8 November, 2024

Trump has an opportunity to create a legacy of unity and peace

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has stirred intense debates and expectations across America’s diverse political spectrum. His supporters…

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30 October, 2024

Neck and neck: On the U.S. presidential election

Trump and Harris offer U.S. voters vastly different choices With less than two weeks before voting day in the 2024…

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30 October, 2024

Diwali is about carrying forward a legacy of resilience, positivity, and the enduring belief that good will ultimately triumph

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and holds a deep cultural, spiritual,…

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11 October, 2024

Ratan Tata: A Man of Steel with a Heart of Gold

Ratan Naval Tata, one of India’s most cherished industrialists and philanthropists, passed away on October 9 at the age of…

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5 October, 2024

Split decision: On the rivalry between the two NCP factions

The ECI and the office of the Speaker have not played fair in cases of defection In the run-up to…

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5 October, 2024

SEBI tightens rules : Essential to protect small investors

The tightening of rules for investors by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a pragmatic move to…

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28 September, 2024

The Perpetual Cycle of Conflict: Lessons from History and the Urgent Need for Peace

Conflicts and wars are as old as human civilization itself. From the moment humans began forming tribes, societies, and nations,…

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13 September, 2024

Manipur in a mess

The PM’s direct intervention is a must to save Manipur Manipur has become a rather bad advertisement for a double-engine…

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6 September, 2024

Vigilante Justice -The Dangerous Rise of Cow Protectors

The recent killings in Haryana, allegedly at the hands of cow vigilantes, have reignited a critical debate on the dangerous…

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30 August, 2024

Rusty promises: Modi’s anti-corruption myth crumbles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan ‘na khaunga, na khane doonga’ (will neither be corrupt nor let anyone be corrupt) once…

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30 August, 2024

The “Center of the Universe is in a Bad Shape, Mr. Mayor

New York City, often heralded as the “center of the universe,” stands as a beacon of culture, finance, and global…

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23 August, 2024

Why the United States never had a Woman President? Is it time for the United States to finally elect a woman President?

The United States is often hailed as the world's preeminent democracy, a beacon of human rights, equality, and justice. It…

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14 August, 2024

Kolkata horror

The rape-murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at a state-run medical college and hospital in Kolkata has shocked the nation…

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14 August, 2024

Buch’s probity: Erase all doubts

Hindenburg allegations against Madhabi Puri Buch may be wholly baseless, but need to be shown as such by an independent…

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14 August, 2024

Crave to be the best as consolations are illusionary

A nation of 1.4 billion people, claiming itself to be a world economic power, ended its campaign in the 2024…

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10 August, 2024

Welcome Step in Correcting a Serious Miscarriage of Justice: On Supreme Court of India Granting Bail to Sisodia

On August 9, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manjit Sisodia, marking a significant…

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2 August, 2024

Wayanad calamity: Landslides expose lapses on ecological front

A massive rescue operation is in progress in Kerala’s Wayanad district, which has been ravaged by a series of landslides…

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2 August, 2024

America needs to review its policy on supporting regimes given to violating human rights

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, where he was a guest of the Iranian government for the…

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26 July, 2024

The Games begin-Sporting prowess on show in Paris

Football, archery, handball and rugby sevens events have already kicked off before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.…

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