Congress must reform: It’s in the interest of democracy
The rout of the Congress in the recent Assembly elections confirms the view that the grand old party is in…
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(Update 12 minutes ago)A cry for clean governance
With jhadu clean-sweeping Punjab, AAP’s test begins The jhadu has made a clean sweep in Punjab, with the voters impressively…
Read MoreTime to celebrate Indian democracy
Elections to five assemblies in Indiain 2022 have been remarkable in terms of their enormity. Participation ofmillions of voters andthousands…
Read MoreIndia’s Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine legitimizes rape of a democracy
India’s response to Russian invasion of Ukraine has surprise and shocked democracies and Indians living in democratic countries of the…
Read MoreUkraine crisis: Treading cautiously serves India’s long-term interests
Giving paramount importance to its national interests, India has been sensibly walking a tightrope on the Ukraine crisis. Enjoying good…
Read MoreRussia’s NATO problem: On the Ukraine war
Putin seems unwilling to engage diplomatically to address Russian security concerns Russia’s unjustifiable incursion into Ukraine following weeks of military…
Read MoreSigns of peace: On Russian pullback from Ukraine border
Russia’s decision to pull back some troops suggests it sees potential in proposals by Macron and Scholz Russia’s announcement that…
Read MoreWrong signal: On MediaOne
HC order accepting national security bogey to shut down channel is concerning The Kerala High Court judgment upholding the Government’s…
Read MoreCulture of hate: Bigotry, communalization are having a free run
The hijab controversy in Karnataka’s educational institutions and the attack last week on Asaduddin Owaisi during electioneering in Uttar Pradesh…
Read MoreDeluge of freebies: Parties vie with each other to woo voters at any cost
Barely two days before the first phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the BJP released…
Read MorePolitics of freebies: ECI should curb menace, ensure level playing field
With five states going to the polls this month, political parties are vying desperately with each other to woo voters…
Read MoreBig on hopes, short on ideas: On Union Budget 2022-23
The Budget aims to focus on infrastructure and connectivity, but lacks growth-invigorating proposals Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s fourth successive budget,…
Read MoreKeeping faith: On people-to-people initiatives and India-Pakistan ties
People-to-people initiatives can help build goodwill between India and Pakistan At a time when most other India-Pakistan exchanges are suspended,…
Read MoreLong Live Republic of India
India has come a long way during the last seventy-three years as a Republic, but India has a long way…
Read MoreElection Commission of India’s Gesture
Putting off Punjab polls welcome, but Covid concerns persist The Election Commission of India (ECI) deserves praise for accepting a…
Read MoreTechnology tangle: On 5G services and flight disruptions
The roll-out of 5G services near airports is posing a challenge to airlines Almost 11 months after the United States’…
Read MoreA welcome probe: On PM security breach and propaganda
SC should restrain political parties from using any lapse in PM’s security for poll propaganda An impartial inquiry into a…
Read MoreHate speeches: Onus on Supreme Court, ECI to stem the rot
Hate speeches have come under judicial scrutiny, with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking…
Read MorePresident’s rule in Punjab is not a good idea
One has been hearing a demand by certain sections of politicians, both in Delhi and in Punjab for imposition of…
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Stay Safe and Healthy Over the Holidays
The holidays are here, and I know many New Yorkers are making difficult decisions on how to connect with family,…
Read MoreOmicron threat: Prevention, not travel ban, is required
With the memory of past waves of Covid-19 still fresh along with their devastating effect on lives and livelihoods, the…
Read MoreMinister must go
Position untenable after SIT report in Lakhimpur Kheri case Over two months after four farmers and a journalist were mowed…
Read MoreFreedom and power: On Biden’s Summit for Democracy
Elected leaders must keep their promises of freedom and equality for their people Since his election campaign last year, U.S.…
Read MoreKeeping Our Kids Safe with Vaccination
As a father of a young child and the City’s doctor, it has been especially meaningful for me to see…
Read MoreRevisit AFSPA
Scrap the law in states where it has outlived usefulness The 63-year-old Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which empowers…
Read MoreIndia must realize Gen. Rawat’s plans for genuine tri-service operational capabilities
India has lost a capable and experienced military leader in the tragic death of the country’s first Chief of Defence…
Read MoreIndia-Russia bonhomie
Moscow’s push for Delhi’s Afghanistan role commendable Old allies India and Russia managed to tick all the boxes during an…
Read MoreProtect, don’t pander: On suppression of free speech
Suppression of free speech by yielding to threats has become an unfortunate norm The ‘heckler’s veto’ seems to be winning…
Read MoreOmicron shadow on travel
Govt to review decision on resuming international flights The Centre has decided to review its move to end the 20-month…
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