Fund crunch : Centre must liberally aid Punjab in its drug fight
At the first National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force of States and Union Territories held in April, Union…
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Multidimensional Poverty Index reduction under the NDA is flawed
The Multidimensional Poverty Index exaggerates the National Democratic Alliance’s success in fighting deprivation “If we go by our estimates of…
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Thanksgiving: A time of gratitude and shared concerns!
Let this Thanksgiving be a time of gratitude for peace and security and the great opportunities we have been blessed…
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As Gaza war rages, waiting for the other shoe to drop
With the Israel-Hamas war dragging on, the world wonders how big a crater it would cause on global geopolitics and…
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Cleanse the system
“If business interests are to be kept away from the political system, another method of financing political parties and their…
Read MoreCease fire: On the danger of Israel turning Gaza into an open prison on fire
From being a victim of terrorism, Israel has turned into a ruthless aggressor Israel’s bombing of Gaza is entering its…
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Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP
A parliamentary probe against a Member of Parliament is not the same as a judicial probe The Lok Sabha Ethics…
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The voice of a Gaza under occupation
There may be merit in the claim from Gaza - of a knocking on every door and trying every path,…
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It is time for the U.S. to impose a solution to the Middle East crisis
It is high time for the United States to intervene forcefully and guarantee the security of the state of Israel…
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After McCarthy, here is how to start fixing the House
The GOP’s chaos caucus is tiny. There are more Republicans in the moderate bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. Only 8 Republicans…
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The narrative of development and populism
An easy way to make development an appealing proposition for voters is to define it narrowly in terms of visible…
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Women’s Reservation Bill wrapped in uncertainties
The question is: will the Bill ensure equity in representation or will upper-class/caste women continue to have inherent advantages over…
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Journalism can’t leave the climate crisis to Netflix and Billie Eilish
With a few exceptions, mainstream media groups still don’t cover climate as they should. That must change. In much of…
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India-led G20 makes headway on sustainable development
Demonstrating concrete action on climate change, a Global Alliance for Biofuels was announced by India. “For India, the wording on…
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Dog whistle for caste mobilization
In Tamil Nadu’s backward-caste electoral politics, Sanatan Dharma is a phrase to abuse Brahmins “So, Periyar’s politics suited the upsurge…
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Global AI development needs robust guard rails
Amid fears of unregulated growth of cutting-edge technology, there are concerns that innovation could be the end of civilization "IT…
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BRICS grouping expands to a team of eleven
The new members are neither averse to India nor can be seen as only pro-Chinese. Some have good relations with…
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India Is on the Brink
Under Mr. Modi’s government, the state monopoly on violence is being surrendered to extremists and vigilantes. Those targeted by the…
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Freedom is fragile unless fiercely defended!
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream.…
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A corporate takeover of the UN must be stopped
The UN’s vision for the future involves giving corporate executives crucial say in decisions. That is too dangerous to be…
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Why is the UN failing in its duties?
The UN's failures in Nepal and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war are indicative of its limited influence and resources. The UN's…
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In impasse in wrestlers’ case, the loser is the rule of law
There is an all-round weakening of the rule of law in India, best exemplified by the impasse in the wrestlers’…
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Loot, intransigence, and the darkening of a colonial blot
Mr. Trudeau’s Willy Brandt moment needs to find its British echo “We must understand that the return of stolen property…
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Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit
India’s potential should be marshalled to act as a bridge between conflicting parties in the Indo-Pacific, in West Asia and…
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AMERICANISM, NOW
“America is undergoing serious soul wrenching changes at the same time soul searching. Recently, there have been shocking setbacks to…
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PM Modi in US- A major leap forward for India-US ties?
This week we are looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, which saw US President Joseph Biden roll…
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Washington DC Gifts Modi a Pre-Election Propaganda Bonanza
The prime minister is naked, but DC still wants fashion tips A4H founder Romesh Japra says it will be “the…
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A critical juncture in Manipur
As suspicion and distrust in Manipur run deep, returning to the status quo ante is now widely seen as amounting…
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Despite Karnataka win, why it’s going to be tricky for Oppn to take on BJP in 2024 LS polls
Even as a Third Front idea has been dropped, efforts are on to push the electoral strategy of fielding a…
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A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills
Walking the tightrope seems to have paid off for India, but the multilateral challenges it faces will multiply “While India’s…
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