Joshimaths 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…
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(Update 12 minutes ago)Peru 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.…
Read MoreA case for NRIs to get a right to vote
If the hearing on several petitions filed on behalf of overseas Indians is any indication, the Supreme Court appears to…
Read MoreThe Midterms: Indian American Samosa Caucus likely to win
Indian Americans need to get more involved in electoral politics Midterms on November 8 are just about less than 4…
Read MoreVital intervention: On the Supreme Court order against hate speech
The Supreme Court of India must do everything possible to curb the propagation of hate There is good reason for…
Read MorePM Rishi Sunak’s priority will be to safeguard British interests
Rishi Sunak has become the UK’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister and also the first person of color to occupy this…
Read MoreDangerous spiral: On Crimea bridge bombing and Russia’s retaliation
Only a compromise through talks can end the hostilities in Ukraine The massive Russian bombing of cities across Ukraine that…
Read MoreCurbing hate speech
Need to avoid pick-and-choose action against offenders The Supreme Court has acknowledged that a petitioner may be right in claiming…
Read MoreNeutrality and abstention: On India’s stand in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
India must take a stand against Russia’s bombing of civilians and annexation of territory Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s telephone call…
Read MoreFeasibility of freebies
Political parties need to spell out financial ramifications Political parties have no qualms about promising all kinds of freebies to…
Read MoreMessage to Canada
Inaction against anti-India forces is unacceptable With its advisory for Indians in Canada and those travelling to the country, New…
Read MoreRajasthan crisis
Self-destructive Congress triggers needless chaos The political crisis in Rajasthan, one of the mere two states ruled solo by the…
Read MorePart of a pattern: On Varanasi court verdict in Gyanvapi case
Courts should be wary of giving a toehold to communal forces in religious disputes Hindu revanchism has found a way…
Read MoreAdieu Mr. Bains; Rest in Peace
One of the greatest sons of Punjab in the US, Didar Singh Bains is no more is a heartrending news.…
Read MoreEnd of the Federer era: A magical 24-year journey is over
Roger Federer broke a million hearts when he announced that he would retire from tennis after next week’s Laver Cup.…
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