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8 March, 2024

Facts and statistics: On the national income data released by the National Statistical Office

GDP numbers bring cheer in election year, and merit more scrutiny The latest national income data released by the National…

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2 March, 2024

Celebrating 18 Years of Excellence: The Indian Panorama’s Gratitude Gala

It was an evening of joy, celebration, and gratitude as The Indian Panorama welcomed patrons, well-wishers, and friends to the…

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2 March, 2024

Supreme Court slams Patanjali

Principle of integrity in advertising upheld In a scathing indictment of Patanjali Ayurved’s advertising practices through which the ‘entire country…

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24 February, 2024

The Unyielding Spirit of Punjab Farmers

Death of an Individual is not the end of an idea In the heartland of India, a battle is raging.…

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24 February, 2024

Victory for democracy: Supreme Court of India overturns Chandigarh mayoral poll result

Exercising its power under Article 142 of the Constitution to do ‘complete justice’, the Supreme Court on Tuesday, February 20,…

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16 February, 2024

“Citizens United” in USA vs India’s Supreme Court holding that anonymous electoral bonds scheme is violative of the right to information under Article 19(1)(a).

It is said that my dear mentor, Tip O’Neill, the legendary Speaker of our House of Representatives, said “money is…

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16 February, 2024

Electoral bonds: Apex court rightly annuls contentious scheme

Mired  in controversy since its inception, the electoral bond scheme for political funding has been annulled by the Supreme Court.…

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10 February, 2024

Pakistan polls : Candidates backed by Imran’s party make gains

Independent candidates backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sprung a surprise in the general election,…

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10 February, 2024

Unsafe in the US : Five Indian students dead in five weeks

The fabled American dream is turning out be a nightmare for one Indian student after another. Syed Mazahir Ali was…

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10 February, 2024

Love in the Land of Contradictions: Valentine’s Day and the Paradox of Hindu Fundamentalism

In recent times, India has witnessed a perplexing phenomenon where certain Hindu groups, often described as militant, vehemently oppose the…

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2 February, 2024

India’s Budget 2024: A Balancing Act for Inclusive Growth

On February 1, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Parliament.…

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1 February, 2024

Incorrigible Nitish switches allies yet again

True to form, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has dumped his Mahagathbandhan allies and returned to the NDA’s fold. The…

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1 February, 2024

India’s Budget 2024: A Balancing Act for Inclusive Growth

On February 1, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Parliament.…

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26 January, 2024

Narrowing field: On 2024 U.S. presidential election’s Republican primaries race

Trump’s ad hoc policymaking has many takers among Republicans The 2024 U.S. presidential election’s Republican primaries race has already narrowed…

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26 January, 2024

India’s 75th Republic Day: Celebrating Achievements and Reflecting on Challenges

As India commemorates its 75th Republic Day, it is a momentous occasion to reflect on the incredible journey the nation…

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22 January, 2024

Iran-Pakistan faceoff : Both nations at fault for backing terrorists

Iranian missile strikes on terror bases in Balochistan have triggered a fierce retaliation from Pakistan, which targeted purported terrorist hideouts…

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22 January, 2024

Guru Gobind Singh’s teachings are relevant to modern times

Remembering the Saint-Soldier and Creator of Khalsa on his birth anniversary which is being celebrated on January 19 Guru Gobind…

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12 January, 2024

The Speaker’s court: On the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling

Maharashtra example shows why power to disqualify should be in independent hands The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s ruling on…

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12 January, 2024

Bilkis Bano case : Supreme Court rightly cancels remission of convicts

Righting a horrible wrong, the Supreme Court has quashed the Gujarat government’s decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in…

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12 January, 2024

Rift within INDIA

TMC-Congress tussle bodes ill for the bloc Two major constituents of the Opposition’s INDIA bloc, the Congress and the Trinamool…

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5 January, 2024

Shielding SEBI: On Supreme Court’s ruling and SEBI probe

SC should have pushed it to do more while not reviewing policy actions The Supreme Court of India’s ruling on…

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22 December, 2023

Honoring the Unparalleled Sacrifice of Sahibzadas: A Historic Time for the Sikh Community

As December unfolds, the Sikh community commemorates a pivotal chapter in their history, a poignant moment that resonates with the…

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22 December, 2023

Suspension spree

Govt must reach out to the Opposition The indiscriminate suspension of 141 Opposition MPs — 78 on Monday, 49 on…

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22 December, 2023

Revision sans vision: On the three Bills that replace the body of criminal laws in India

New laws have positive features, but bring no path-breaking change in system Law-making in the absence of a significant number…

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16 December, 2023

Security breach: Take exemplary action against MP, House staff

Less than three months after hosting its first House session, the new Parliament complex witnessed a major security breach when…

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8 December, 2023

Gaza ceasefire: Security Council must act on UN chief’s appeal

Two months after Hamas attacked Israel, triggering a fierce retaliation, UN chief Antonio Guterres has invoked the rarely used Article…

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1 December, 2023

A lot at stake: On India and the impact of the indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice

India’s reputation as a principled power is at stake after the indictment The impact of the 15-page indictment filed by…

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18 November, 2023

Bridge to nowhere: On India’s voice, Israel and the Palestinian cause

India should be forceful in articulating its position on Gaza Two weeks after abstaining from a UN General Assembly (UNGA)…

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18 November, 2023

Biden-Xi summit

Thaw in bilateral ties is welcome The four-hour-long meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping…

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9 November, 2023

Defection business: On party-hopping as a feature of Indian politics

Party-hopping seems set to stay as parties choose candidates with resources Even as party campaigns are in full swing and…

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