“For better or for worse, the collegium system is currently the law of the land, which everyone, including the executive, must adhere to. Instead, we see a defiant government refusing to cooperate, let alone consult, […]
“To regain a leading position, Punjab’s economy needs to enter high-growth trajectory and attain a double-digit rate by 2047 and 8 per cent growth of per capita income. These targets are achievable in view of […]
30 years ago, Ayodhya issue shook India’s secular foundations & conscience “The Ayodhya campaign was designed to produce an image of Hindus suffering at the hands of minorities, even though they formed an overwhelming majority […]
By Devender Sharma “Himachaliyat” encapsulates the idea that the region and its people will decide their future without outside interference. It also exemplifies a diverse, harmonious culture, evident in the local festivals, language dialects, cuisine […]
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 […]
India must learn from mistakes of 1962, Pakistan from its excesses of 1971 The 60th anniversary of the India-China war is a great opportunity for our politicians, military leaders and strategic thinkers to take stock […]
Unafraid of taking a stand, the top judge looks set to uphold justice “Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju wants to dump the Collegium system of choosing judges for the High Courts and the […]
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 […]
By Sharath Chandra Vemuganti Congress suffered major setbacks due to the rapid rise of communal politics in India. It may take some more time to see Congress regain its glory again. But I am confident […]
In spite of the presence of committed young leaders in the Congress, the party’s overall image is that of a jaded force. It may be rooted in Gujarat, but it lost its credibility after defections […]
If South Asia in general and India in particular are hawking world attention, it is primarily because of an intense power competition involving the US, Russia, China and India. India’s ascend to the Presidency of […]
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 […]
Learning to live without a partner of 63 long years On October 31, I lost my friend and companion of 63 years, my dear wife Melba. She was a gentle, unassuming woman with no craving […]
The Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal must have heaved a sigh of relief after his hand-picked Harjinder Singh Dhami won his second term in office as the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak […]
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 […]
We do not, however, live in a moral vacuum. The international environment has become challenging as the world grapples with the consequences of Covid-19 and a state of global uncertainty. This year is special for […]
By M.P. PRABHAKARAN By a strange coincidence, I happened to read Japanese-American writer Nina Li Coomes’s article on jet lag when I was going through one of my own. I read it in the online […]
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 […]
Indian Americans need to get more involved in electoral politics Midterms on November 8 are just about less than 4 days ago. The Indian American community is participating in a big way both in the […]
“Bharat Jodo Yatra is a timely initiative to bring Indians together. It does not matter who took the lead, but it is the right thing to do. India is a great nation and will remain […]
As a society and polity, holding these godmen accountable is of the utmost importance. But the criminal justice system is not enough to systemically redress the issue of power exercised by these godmen over their […]
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