Kickerline: Budget combines fiscal prudence with populism In its last full Budget before the 2024 General Election, the NDA government has attempted to strike a balance between economic and electoral considerations. With nine states going […]
Imperative for Adani Group, India to shore up investor trust The turmoil in the stock markets, largely caused by the sell-off of the Adani Group shares since late last week, has brought into sharp focus […]
“Make lemonade out of lemons” is a saying ingrained from an early age in students across the country to teach perseverance in the face of adversity. In essence, when faced with a bad situation, navigate […]
Adherence to basic principles of the Constitution is what unifies India In her first and customary Republic Day address to the nation, President Draupadi Murmu reiterated the founding ideals of the Republic on the eve […]
Thanks to the enormous balance sheets, Big Tech has historically been a resilient industry, absorbing most of the economic shocks. It is also considered a bellwether for decisions on corporate spending and hiring. As the […]
I am more inclined to think as a common man rather than come out with a scholarly and pedantic analysis. I shall not go in to the nitty gritty of figures or make a presentation […]
An ugly bout is playing out, not in the sporting arena but at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, and it calls for immediate and stringent action. Just like a wrestler is disqualified when she breaks the […]
Rampant construction activity in callous disregard for the red flags and warnings flashed by geologists ever since land sinking was first noticed 50 years ago in Uttarakhand’s strategically located, ecologically fragile and landslide-sensitive zone in […]
The government and opposition must agree on an early date for fresh elections With the killing of 17 civilians and one police officer on Monday amid anti-government protests, the month-long political crisis in Peru has […]
One of the world’s most populous megacities, with over 8.5 million people New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, […]
That the unemployment rate in India surged to 8.3% in December 2022, the highest in 16 months, should be a cause for concern among the economic policy-makers. According to data published by the Mumbai-based Centre […]
Foreign universities setting up and operating campuses in India is a step closer to realization. A likely offshoot would be a slowdown in the flight of capital and precious human resource. A fewer number of […]
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 announced that big criminals involved in narcotic trafficking would be put behind bars in the […]
The United States should push Ukraine to find a solution to the conflict with Russia Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, his first overseas travel since Russia’s invasion on February 24, and the Biden […]
Bill for regulatory panel needs serious discussion Aprivate member’s Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha seeks setting up of a national commission to control medical inflation, an issue of immense public interest. CPI’s P Santhosh […]
All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s listing of four hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation, i.e., state support for financing terror; multilateral mechanisms that are opaque and agenda […]
Faces the uphill task of clearing mounds of garbage Consolidating its position in the Capital with a ‘double engine’, the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday secured its maiden victory in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi […]
While the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy works across regions, the Congress needs State-specific tactics The Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in Gujarat eclipses its loss in Himachal Pradesh: not only is Gujarat a bigger State, but […]
During G-20 presidency, India must etch its global dreams on domestic landscape The Government launched its year of the G-20 presidency on December 1 with some pomp, and 100 monuments from Kashmir to Kanyakumari lit […]
View IFFI jury head’s remarks in cinematic context It’s been a huge commercial success, but The Kashmir Files has been mired in controversy since its release in March this year. The film, which revolves around […]
Bajwa marks exit with embarrassing comments Qamar Javed Bajwa, in his last address as Pakistan’s army chief, had an embarrassing task to perform. He was forced to defend the country’s most powerful institution, which has […]
Transparent selection a must for constitutional posts The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the absence of a law governing the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners. It has also red-flagged […]
Central agencies should reflect about the way they are used for political ends A Special Court dealing with cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai has made some extraordinarily scathing observations […]
The number of States where the Governor-Government relationship is taking a turn for the worse has been on the rise. After Punjab, it has spread to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana. Issues may be varied […]
If the hearing on several petitions filed on behalf of overseas Indians is any indication, the Supreme Court appears to be suitably inclined in their favor. The Apex Court has been hearing petitions to make […]
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