Silence, Spectacle, and Suffering: The Reality of Christmas 2025
One of the most tragic developments of the Christmas season of 2025 was the spate of targeted attacks, vandalism, and…
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2025 : The year of Trumpism
US-India relations have sunk to a new low, with the Cold War era distrust returning “As for the NSS, three…
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What’s going on with Donald Trump’s health?
The president’s appearance and schedule have sparked speculation – perhaps fueled in part by his political fortunes “Now, questions about…
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India must win over neighbors or will lose out
China has won over these countries by providing timely financial, infrastructural and other material support as required by them “We…
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Europe is holding the line against Trump’s and Putin’s plans for Ukraine. But it won’t be able to for ever
In the 21st-century imbalance of power, Europe and Nato have neither the arms nor the wealth to impel Russia or…
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No democracy without dissent, believes CJI Surya Kant
The CJI’s life reminds young lawyers that excellence comes not from privilege, but from preparation, perseverance and integrity “Justice Surya…
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Terrorism rooted in rancor, distrust
Probe into Delhi car blast shows that even doctors are not immune to radicalization “Legendary statesman Atal Bihari Vajpayee had…
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Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order
The U.S. has been the most significant player in shaping the global nuclear order. It would be ironic if Mr.…
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G2 won’t be music to India’s ears
The new deal between the US and China is all about give and take “One thing is clear: the threatened…
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India and the US: India must negotiate a favorable FTA for giving up Russian oil
India must make a virtue out of necessity by proposing that it will comply with US sanctions in exchange for…
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80 years on, UN remains humanity’s best hope
We still have only one UN —indispensable for peace and security In the face of global challenges, the UN system…
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Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar
Bihar needs a strategy to revive education, create formal jobs and stem the outmigration of its workforce Unemployment has consistently…
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The Shrinking Middle Class, Trade Wars, and the India–U.S. Paradox
“India, too, must think creatively and adapt to the changing global trade dynamics. For decades, its high tariff walls were…
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Modi’s Poll Pragmatism And Revdi Culture
“Worried about a Karnataka-like impact, Modi dropped his ideological opposition to freebies and launched a long list of Modi Guarantees,…
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The interpretation of the law in Trumpland
The formula is to avoid legal culpability and, at the same time, to activate, deflect or weaponise the law at…
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Pak-Saudi defense pact and its implications for India
On September 17, 2025, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a Strategic Mutual…
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Ailing Manipur needs healing touch
PM Modi must sensitively address legitimate political aspirations of Kuki-Zomi-Hmar groups Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Manipur…
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Impact of U.S. Tariffs on India’s IT Sector and STEM Employment
“The imposition of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian goods in 2025 marks a new chapter in bilateral trade tensions. While…
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The ECI’s ring fence is the Constitution and the law
The Election Commission of India has a constitutional obligation to carefully examine a complaint or a disclosure highlighting serious irregularities…
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Viksit Bharat needs more than GDP growth
Without investing in education, health, and jobs, the 2047 dream will remain a slogan “A superpower is not built on…
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Happy 79th Independence Day!
I urge you not to poison or prejudice your children against any individual. When they grow up and find themselves…
Read MoreFrom Great Friend to Tariff King – The Changing Shades of the USA–India Relationship
Can Prime Minister Modi Overcome the Hesitations of History Again? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States…
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A new generation of populists is showing Democrats how to defeat Trump
As Democrats continue to sift through the wreckage of the 2024 election, one truth should be impossible to ignore: they…
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Nudges from the Court, silence from the commission
The Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls is a turning point for citizens, civil society and Parliament — universal…
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The real drone war is yet to come
Preparing for the future means thinking beyond the victories of Operation Sindoor “An effective counter-drone system must address both tactical…
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A better terror fight with J&K police under elected government reins
Placing the J&K police under the command of the elected government will ensure policing strategies that align with the local…
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An imaginary letter from the 1st Chief Election Commissioner to the present one
The EC’s Special Intensive Revision in Bihar appears to be flawed and undemocratic. Dear Chief Election Commissioner, I write to…
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Socialism and Secularism are the Spirit of the Constitution
The call to erase ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Constitution is a calculated move to have an oppressive majoritarian state…
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There’s something about Zohran K Mamdani
The Indian American New York mayoral candidate is perhaps reminding us of the idea of India, a sort of One…
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Hope floats for a thaw in India-Canada relations
The G7 invite to India is an attempt to mend fences and set in motion a quiet reset of relations…
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