Indian opposition parties have a duty to protect democracy in the nation
India today appears to be more divided than it ever was. In the 80 years that I have been on…
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(Update 12 minutes ago)Biden’s Kyiv visit
Hardening of battle lines ominous for the world The strategic visit by US President Joe Biden to Kyiv, days before…
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Prove Wrongdoing to Dispel Notion of Vindictive Action The Income Tax Department’s survey at the offices of the British Broadcasting…
Read MoreHonor of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Center
Those required to stay away from partisan politics in current role must not be made Governors A former judge of…
Read MoreState of affairs: On Joe Biden’s second State of the Union address
United States President Joe Biden knows he must focus on both the U.S. economy and global challenges In his second…
Read MoreChinese eye in sky
‘Spy balloon’ underlines need for constant alertness Days after a US Air Force fighter jet shot down a Chinese surveillance…
Read MoreTaking the middle path
Kickerline: Budget combines fiscal prudence with populism In its last full Budget before the 2024 General Election, the NDA government…
Read MoreHindenburg allegations
Imperative for Adani Group, India to shore up investor trust The turmoil in the stock markets, largely caused by the…
Read MoreG.E.O.R.G.E. Package
“Make lemonade out of lemons” is a saying ingrained from an early age in students across the country to teach…
Read MoreFounding ideals: On President Murmu’s first Republic Day address to the nation
Adherence to basic principles of the Constitution is what unifies India In her first and customary Republic Day address to…
Read MoreBig Tech layoffs: Chance to turn adversity into opportunity
Thanks to the enormous balance sheets, Big Tech has historically been a resilient industry, absorbing most of the economic shocks.…
Read MoreNot by GDP Alone
I am more inclined to think as a common man rather than come out with a scholarly and pedantic analysis.…
Read MoreSack wrestling chief: Initiate probe into harassment charges against Brij Bhushan
An ugly bout is playing out, not in the sporting arena but at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, and it calls…
Read MoreJoshimaths in the making: Save Karnaprayag, McLeodganj before it’s too late
Rampant construction activity in callous disregard for the red flags and warnings flashed by geologists ever since land sinking was…
Read MorePeru in peril: On the political crisis in the South American country
The government and opposition must agree on an early date for fresh elections With the killing of 17 civilians and…
Read MoreNew York City needs attention of CityAdministration
One of the world's most populous megacities, with over 8.5 million people New York City is a global cultural, financial,…
Read MoreRising unemployment: Job creation is the biggest challenge for government
That the unemployment rate in India surged to 8.3% in December 2022, the highest in 16 months, should be a…
Read MoreForeign varsities in India makes sense, but don’t forget public education
Foreign universities setting up and operating campuses in India is a step closer to realization. A likely offshoot would be…
Read MoreCountering narco terror
State-of-the-art anti-drone technology is a must Reiterating the Centre’s zero-tolerance policy on the drug menace, Home Minister Amit Shah has…
Read MoreBeyond weapons: On Ukraine President Zelensky’s visit to Washington
The United States should push Ukraine to find a solution to the conflict with Russia Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit…
Read MoreMedical inflation
Bill for regulatory panel needs serious discussion Aprivate member’s Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha seeks setting up of a…
Read MoreCountering terror: On action against groups targeting civilians
All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s listing of four hurdles to better…
Read MoreAAP bags MCD, too
Faces the uphill task of clearing mounds of garbage Consolidating its position in the Capital with a ‘double engine’, the…
Read MoreWinning formula: On BJP’s strategy
While the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy works across regions, the Congress needs State-specific tactics The Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in…
Read MoreGreat responsibility: On India’s G20 presidency
During G-20 presidency, India must etch its global dreams on domestic landscape The Government launched its year of the G-20…
Read MoreThe Kashmir Files row
View IFFI jury head’s remarks in cinematic context It’s been a huge commercial success, but The Kashmir Files has been…
Read MoreNew chief for Pak army
Bajwa marks exit with embarrassing comments Qamar Javed Bajwa, in his last address as Pakistan’s army chief, had an embarrassing…
Read MorePoll officers’ appointments
Transparent selection a must for constitutional posts The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the absence of a law governing…
Read MoreUnlaundered truth: On Sanjay Raut’s bail and the functioning of central agencies
Central agencies should reflect about the way they are used for political ends A Special Court dealing with cases under…
Read MoreWho should all sit together to choose Governors?
The number of States where the Governor-Government relationship is taking a turn for the worse has been on the rise.…
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