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Kolkata horror
The rape-murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at a state-run medical college and hospital in Kolkata has shocked the nation and triggered countrywide protests by doctors and medical students. The chilling brutality of the crime […]
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Buch’s probity: Erase all doubts
Hindenburg allegations against Madhabi Puri Buch may be wholly baseless, but need to be shown as such by an independent probe. The Opposition has demanded that Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chair Madhabi […]
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Crave to be the best as consolations are illusionary
A nation of 1.4 billion people, claiming itself to be a world economic power, ended its campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games without getting anywhere near showcasing a world champion in sports. Why are […]
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India Celebrates 78th Independence Day
As India celebrates its 78th year of independence, it is natural to reflect on the long and arduous journey that led to this momentous occasion. India’s struggle for freedom is a story that spans thousands […]
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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 sense of fairness of the prosecutor alone “In eventually restoring Mr. Sisodia’s liberty, pending the […]
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Justice delayed is Justice denied
Justice delayed is justice denied. We stand proud as strong and dynamic women of Indian origin, but our heads hang in shame today. Shame that we need to raise a voice, a war cry, for […]
As I See It
SEBI-Hindenburg-Adani row shows mishandling of credibility crisis
It is imperative that SEBI remains credible and is seen to adhere to the rules & compliance standards it imposes on all stakeholders. India’s national interest is not served by defending one business group. With […]
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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, Mr. Trump trails narrowly in polls with only three more months to go for voting, […]
As I See It
Trysts and Turns : Adding caste to creed deepens disunity
That feeling of being Indian, first and foremost, is sadly being eroded As endemic corruption weakens the moral fiber, communalism and casteism militate against unity that is essential to make India stand up as one […]
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Welcome Step in Correcting a Serious Miscarriage of Justice: On Supreme Court of India Granting Bail to Sisodia
On August 9, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manjit Sisodia, marking a significant moment in a case that has drawn national attention. Sisodia, a prominent leader of the […]
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Wayanad calamity: Landslides expose lapses on ecological front
A massive rescue operation is in progress in Kerala’s Wayanad district, which has been ravaged by a series of landslides triggered by heavy rain. The death toll has crossed 150, even as the immediate priority […]
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America needs to review its policy on supporting regimes given to violating human rights
The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, where he was a guest of the Iranian government for the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian president, demands universal condemnation. This act is not only a […]
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Politics at Vantage Point
The last 10 years, Modi ruled as a despot with socialist narrative and a capitalist approach. Everything was Modified. Schemes, government programs, media, even Stadiums. “Indian politics is seeing a generational shift. Younger blood is […]
As I See It
India’s Wealth Gap: The Rich are getting Richer at the Expense of over 70% of Poor Indians
In 2021, Oxfam reported that the top 1% of India’s population held 42.5% of the national wealth, while the bottom 50% held just 2.8%. In 2023, Oxfam report, “Survival of the Richest: The India story”, […]
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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 war, by halting the supply of offensive arms, facilitating the return of hostages to Israel […]
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The Games begin-Sporting prowess on show in Paris
Football, archery, handball and rugby sevens events have already kicked off before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. The 19-day spectacle will see 10,500 athletes from over 200 nations compete in 329 events […]
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More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations
Budget allocations have not helped States ruled by parties opposed to BJP Budgets of the Union or the States, as much as they are revenue and expenditure statements for the upcoming fiscal year, are also […]