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26 July, 2024

More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations

Budget allocations have not helped States ruled by parties opposed to BJP Budgets of the Union or the States, as…

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19 July, 2024

Vance candidacy: Trump’s surprise pick may energize campaign

Senator James David Vance of Ohio was once an acerbic Donald Trump critic, calling him an idiot, a potential Hitler…

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19 July, 2024

America at a Crossroads: Navigating Polarization and Presidential Choices

America stands at a crucial juncture, marked by significant political polarization and an impending presidential election that has many citizens…

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12 July, 2024

Shambhu barricades: Order to open border a win for public, protesters

The Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order to remove barricades at the Shambhu border marks a significant moment in the…

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12 July, 2024

Navigating the Circus of American Democracy

Politics, as the adage goes, is a game of scoundrels. This sentiment seems to resonate universally, albeit with varying degrees…

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3 July, 2024

Making a mark: Rahul sets the tone for Opposition

Some of Rahul Gandhi’s searing remarks aimed at the Bharatiya Janata Party, made during his maiden speech as the Leader…

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3 July, 2024

An Uncertain Future for America : On Presidential Election

On this 4th of July, as the United States celebrates its 248th Independence Day, the nation finds itself at a…

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27 June, 2024

A lack luster debate : Americans are disappointed in both Biden and Trump

The first presidential debate between President Biden and Former President Donald Trump was anticipated to be a pivotal moment in…

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27 June, 2024

Unwarranted arrest: on the case of Arvind Kejriwal

Timing of Kejriwal’s arrest hints at bad faith, eagerness to deny him freedom The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind…

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20 June, 2024

New dynamics: On the G-7, its identity, its purpose

G-7 must review its own purpose in a rapidly changing world Welcoming leaders of 10 countries including Prime Minister Narendra…

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20 June, 2024

Priyanka’s poll debut: Congress takes right call to field her from Wayanad

The Congress’ encouraging performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections has prompted former party president Rahul Gandhi to retain the…

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14 June, 2024

Arundhati Roy’s sanctioned Prosecution reflects increasingly repressive environment for dissenting voices in India

The harassment of social activists in India continues unabated, with the latest development involving the sanctioning of prosecution against renowned…

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14 June, 2024

NEET controversy: Ensure quick resolution, restore trust

The controversy over allegations of paper leak and malpractices in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) needs quick resolution. The Supreme…

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14 June, 2024

Long-delayed justice Tag line: Punjab ex-cops jailed for 1993 staged killing

In a significant verdict on Friday, June 14, a CBI court in Mohali sentenced former Punjab Police DIG Dilbagh Singh…

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7 June, 2024

Democracy Prevails: Reflections on India’s 2024 General Elections

In a resounding testament to the resilience of democracy, India's 2024 General Elections bore witness to a pivotal moment in…

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7 June, 2024

T20 World Cup is seeking to energize cricket’s newest format

Barely a week after the Indian Premier League final (IPL), most of the leading cricketers have already got down to…

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30 May, 2024

Addressing the Growing Crisis of Mental Health: The Role of Yoga in Cultivating Well-being

In recent years, the issue of mental health has emerged as a pressing concern worldwide. According to the World Health…

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23 May, 2024

Spice Crisis: Contamination Hits India’s Global Market

The recent ban on Indian spices, imposed by Singapore, Hong Kong, Maldives, Australia, and Nepal due to alleged contamination of…

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23 May, 2024

Anti-BJP protests : Candidates facing farmers’ ire in Punjab

The crackdown on protesting farmers at the Shambhu border in February is casting a shadow on the BJP’s poll campaign…

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17 May, 2024

Palestine’s UN rights: US must pay heed to global support

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) convened in New York on Thursday, May 16, for an emergency special session on the…

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17 May, 2024

Malign motive: On the arrest and remand of NewsClick founder

Supreme Court order quashing arrest lays bare police design to circumvent due process The Supreme Court of India’s order invalidating…

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3 May, 2024

Looking beyond empty promises and guarantees

India, a diverse and culturally rich nation, is currently in the midst of general elections spanning seven phases. With two…

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3 May, 2024

Pro-Palestine protests: US must not silence dissent by students

The crackdown on pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University and other campuses across the US is an assault on the fundamental…

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24 April, 2024

India’s upcoming general elections

By Farwa Aamer As India gears up for its forthcoming elections, there's a prevailing confidence in the prospects of the…

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24 April, 2024

Happy Vaisakhi

Nothing could give us greater pleasure than to present an edition with a great reading. Here we are with a…

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26 March, 2024

The Urgent Need for a Ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas Conflict: A Call for Humanity and Justice

In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the urgent necessity for…

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21 March, 2024

Misleading ads: Strengthen law to deter Patanjali, others

The Supreme Court of India has directed yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna to appear before…

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15 March, 2024

CAA rollout: Challenge for Centre to dispel fears

Weeks after the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the rollout of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand,…

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15 March, 2024

Square one: on the US presidential election 2024 as a Biden-Trump rematch

Both Republicans and Democrats need alternative voices to articulate their vision With the exit of Nikki Haley, former Governor of…

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8 March, 2024

PM in Kashmir: Outreach laudable, but twin challenges remain

Paying his first visit to Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to…

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