America holds the key to ending the war in Gaza
The involvement of a Bedouin in violence against Israel might fly in the face of Tel Aviv’s claims that the…
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Narendra Modi’s Forgotten Promise: “Na Khaoonga, Na Khane Doonga”
The people of India deserve answers, and they deserve leadership that upholds the values of honesty, transparency, and accountability. It…
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Bridging over troubled waters
Following the failure of the Biden Plan, the ‘bridging proposal’ put forth by Antony Blinken is also on the verge…
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Moral pressure and human rights compliance
There is a need to establish the undeniable centrality of human rights in a rapidly changing world that is facing…
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The top court as custodian of liberties
The Manish Sisodia case raises the question whether the liberty of individuals can be held hostage to the benevolence or…
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In Tim Walz, Kamala Harris gets a trump card to trump Trump
“Yet the fact that despite an assassination attempt and a decision by an incumbent President to withdraw from the race,…
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The Killing of a Hamas Leader is Part of a Larger War
The time is late, but it is essential now for President Biden to finally apply real pressure to stop this…
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Living in denial about unemployment
Public confusion over the extent of unemployment is a result of the differences in the various data bases used “The…
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Budget must aim for inclusive development
Policymakers would do well to maintain the steep rise in capital expenditure “The new government, thus, has an enormous task…
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New Criminal Laws in India: Are they a threat to Civil Liberties?
Monday, June 30, 2024, marked a transformative shift in the legal landscape in India, overhauling the British-era criminal laws that…
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The churn in the global liberal order
Public disillusionment is being shaped by the inequitable benefits of globalization “This churn in established democracies, the ascendancy of far-right…
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Opposition’s larger demography, Leader of the Opposition’s big responsibility
The Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha must take his cue from the verdict of the 2024…
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This political relationship is just one-way traffic
In its political alignments, the Bharatiya Janata Party reaps a political fortune while its alliance partners stare at losses “The…
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Reimagining Indian federalism
The return of coalition governance to New Delhi offers hope Seeking a larger slice of the pie for their own…
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India’s Election Humbles Narendra Modi
He expected a blowout, but his party lost more than one-fifth of its seats and its outright majority “For the…
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India’s middle class and the ‘Modi factor’
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a second term in 2019, Gabriele Parussini delved into the psychology…
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India’s Election Commission: Murder of an Institution
E.C. has not taken any action on the complaints against the Prime Minister even after a month for violating the…
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Stringent laws have made prolonged detention norm
Why aren’t district courts and high courts doing their job of providing legal redress in cases of personal liberty? “We…
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Students lead struggle for reinvention of democracy
The stand taken by the heads of American universities has been demoralizing. “Student activism in the US, as seen since…
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Poll rhetoric threatens India’s plurality
The country’s ability to sustain a vibrant democracy is in danger of being lost forever “Election rhetoric must remain within…
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US Billionaires and Israel Hold Reins of US Presidential Candidates
Where is Voter’s Choice? On Saturday, April 6, 2024, over 100 ultra-rich individuals assembled for an exclusive fundraising dinner for…
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The Bhima Koregaon case and what it tells us about democracy
Dissent has a huge price in India, say writers, who piece together the story of the imprisonment of human rights…
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The PMLA – a law that has lost its way
The most serious aspect of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is the inclusion of offences which have nothing to…
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Why Has Obamacare Worked?
“In its early years, Obamacare was the subject of fierce criticism from both the left and the right. Actually, as…
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Guaranteed MSP is an ethical imperative
Farmers hardly get 30% of the price paid by the consumers. This will increase if MSP is guaranteed “A minor…
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Europe loath to learn from past disasters
Europe’s combat cacophony is reaching a crescendo. No one is interested in ceasefire and peace talks “It seems that be…
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Trump’s Unchallenged Rise: Analyzing His Dominance in the Republican Field
As the political landscape of the United States gears up for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, the Republican Party finds…
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Change and continuity in India’s Palestine policy
India’s historical policy towards Palestine has been evolving, but a permanent fix to the Palestine question should not be lost…
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What farmers want is the freedom to sell their produce
Policy-making is easy. What’s difficult is the creation of physical and IT infrastructure “Policy-making is the easy part. What’s difficult…
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Swimming against the current: How Suozzi won the special election
The media is dumbfounded at how Suozzi won in an increasingly red district. The answer is simple: follow policies and…
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