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The dilemma of double-engine governments
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 […]
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The G-20 Summit in India
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 […]
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Freedom is fragile unless fiercely defended!
“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, […]
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This is no longer my India that was the birthplace of my Religion & my Ancestors
“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 […]
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For faster development of India, discard the other-worldly humbug
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 […]
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SALUTE to INDIA on its 77th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
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 […]
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Repealing sedition law: Move welcome, but substitute shouldn’t be draconian
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 […]
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Communal punishment: On riots and demolitions
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 […]
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The road to 2024 is uphill for Trump
Republicans could well end up with a nominee who might have been convicted more than once The current Republican approach to the Trump issue seems to be to ignore his crimes and misdemeanors and argue […]
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A corporate takeover of the UN must be stopped
The UN’s vision for the future involves giving corporate executives crucial say in decisions. That is too dangerous to be allowed. The secretary-general’s approach, called multistakeholder governance, would increase corporate influence over global governance, deepening […]
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Hello!… Manipur is still burning! Is there anyone in charge?
“Despite widespread destruction and human loss of lives, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept a vow of silence until now while making several important state visits to various capitals around the world, including the […]
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Nuh trigger : Police inaction led to communal violence
The communal violence that erupted during the Brijmandal Jalabhishek Yatra organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Haryana’s Nuh district on Monday could have been avoided, had the district administration promptly taken pre-emptive measures, such […]
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Supreme indictment: on Manipur crisis and the Supreme Court of India’s censure
After the Supreme Court’s remarks on the Manipur crisis, the Bharatiya Janata Party must replace the Chief Minister The Supreme Court has pulled up the Manipur government for its “lethargic” investigations into the ethnic violence […]
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Hate crime on train and Nuh’s riots expose majoritarian violence
In a shocking instance of a hate crime, a Railway Protection Force constable shot dead his senior and three passengers on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express near Palghar station in Maharashtra. In a video clip, […]
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Ukraine shadow set to loom large over G20 meet
Negotiators are falling back on ‘Plan B’, which banks on emphasizing India’s achievements during its presidency “While no G20 member is likely to challenge India’s version of a successful summit, the western press would take […]
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Questions for Manipur CM, DGP
They must explain why it took the police so long to take action against perpetrators of May 4 crime It is not possible that the Chief Minister and the DGP did not know about the […]
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Why is the UN failing in its duties?
The UN’s failures in Nepal and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war are indicative of its limited influence and resources. The UN’s efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts are often hindered by member states’ political agendas and […]
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Needless accommodation: On the judiciary and the term of the Enforcement Directorate head
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 […]
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Manipur & beyond
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 […]
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Prelude to 2024 Lok Sabha battle
Oppn has its task cut out if it is to cohere into a credible alternative to BJP-led NDA “After the Patna warm-up exercise, the Opposition took a few steps forward in Bengaluru. The most significant […]
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In impasse in wrestlers’ case, the loser is the rule of law
There is an all-round weakening of the rule of law in India, best exemplified by the impasse in the wrestlers’ sexual harassment complaint and the feeble administrative, judicial and political attempts to ensure justice. Police […]