BRICS found new purpose with its expansion, but also more contradictions If there was any doubt about the relevance of the BRICS grouping (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa), which held its 15th Summit in Johannesburg this week, the […]
The period between August 15, 2022, and August 15, 2023, has been characterized by a complex interplay of achievements and challenges for India. The flip side reflects the nation’s resilience, progress, and global influence in […]
Need to probe irregularities in health scheme A performance audit of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has detected glaring irregularities and deficiencies in […]
The state can’t let its animus against the minority community lead it to commit illegalities “The Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been scathing in its observations of the bulldozer’s use […]
In a nutshell, relatively richer Indian-Americans, as their number becomes bigger, may reflect the current US political landscape, which is more or less evenly divided between the Democrats and the Republicans. “Given the peculiarities of […]
Under Mr. Modi’s government, the state monopoly on violence is being surrendered to extremists and vigilantes. Those targeted by the kind of mob violence that we are seeing in India may conclude that equal rights […]
The rioting in Nuh and Gurugram reflects badly on the state government and the police force “The rioting in Nuh and Gurugram in Haryana reflects badly on the state government and its police force. Why […]
The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi will be a culmination of all the G20 processes and meetings held throughout the year among ministers, senior officials, and civil societies. On […]
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, […]
“Fraternity means a sense of common brotherhood of all Indians-of Indians being one people. It is the principle which gives unity and solidarity to social life” – and said what this means is that “if […]
Indian philosophy professes 200% life – full exploration and full flowering of the inner and outer worlds. India is on the path to development with alacrity since independence. But at this juncture, it will be […]
India should explore opportunities and exert its position and influence for global good: Climate change, human rights and freedom of the press, national and regional security, peaceful resolution of conflicts, space exploration and skillful use […]
As Indian Americans celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India with parades and festivities, my thoughts go back to the days when India was struggling for freedom under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, who the […]
Often misused against activists and journalists, the archaic sedition law is all set to become history. Union Home Minister Amit Shah — who introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha on Friday to replace the […]
The idea of inflicting collective punishment on the Muslim community soon after any riot or communal disturbance seems to be an ingrained part of governance in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled States. The use of excavators to […]
The horrifying & gruesome incident of Manipur has put the whole nation to shame. The irresponsible religious propaganda spread by media everyday will doom the whole nation one day. Society now has been brutally divided […]
By allowing ED chief’s continuance, Supreme Court has undermined its own authority It comes no more as a shock or surprise if the Supreme Court is seen as deferring excessively to the government’s wishes. The […]
Crisis imperils peace in entire North-East The Manipur crisis, which has reached a crescendo due to the nationwide outrage over a video clip showing two women being paraded naked, is spilling over to other states […]
Ajit Pawar’s revolt has put the NCP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi on a sticky wicket “Interesting also will be how the two new components of the functioning government will adjust to the new dispensation. […]
Indian democracy runs on the proceeds of corruption “Why does dirty political funding enter the picture while discussing subjects such as corporate governance and lending decisions of banks? Both take place far removed from the […]
India’s potential should be marshalled to act as a bridge between conflicting parties in the Indo-Pacific, in West Asia and in Europe. This could be the enduring legacy of the Prime Minister’s latest visit to […]
It is nobody’s case that corruption and transgression in military contracts should, in any way, be overlooked and not probed. But the CBI’s overall track record in this regard is as disappointing as the MoD’s […]
The push for a uniform civil code should not become a divisive tool The Law Commission’s decision to solicit views from the public on the idea of a uniform civil code appears to be a […]
Criminal cases should not be allowed to take a communal color Festering communal tensions in Purola in Uttarakhand, nearly 400 kilometers north of Delhi, have resulted in the fleeing of most of the town’s handful […]
Most investments – but not all – are protected by a web of insurance Rising interest rates can be harmful to bank earnings. Silicon Valley Bank had a large portfolio of mortgage-backed securities with very […]
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