Opinions
The way forward for Punjab
“The problem is that Punjab is broke. An investment summit in Mohali this weekend may have come a bit late in the day, even if it’s to make good-natured promises. Unfortunately, AAP has not called […]
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What’s going on with Donald Trump’s health?
The president’s appearance and schedule have sparked speculation – perhaps fueled in part by his political fortunes “Now, questions about Trump’s own health and fitness for office are beginning to simmer. Trump revealed that he […]
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India must win over neighbors or will lose out
China has won over these countries by providing timely financial, infrastructural and other material support as required by them “We should be proactive first in our neighborhood and with our friends around us. We seem […]
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India’s $4-trillion economy masks inequity and jobless growth
Consider this: India’s per capita GDP still hovers around $2,480, compared to Japan’s $33K or Germany’s $54K “A forward-looking economic agenda would include a progressive wealth tax, higher marginal rates on capital gains and closing […]
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Nation’s moral fabric is in peril
Citizens are the sufferers as public life is witnessing a steady decline in values Justice Yashwant Varma, who was recently transferred to the Allahabad High Court amid a cash stash row, has claimed that someone […]
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Govt vs farmers: Escalation in hostilities bodes ill for Punjab
Punjab is on tenterhooks after the eviction of protesting farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri. This new flashpoint has hardened the battle lines and widened the trust deficit between the state government and the farming community. […]
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The desire for a pliable media cuts across the political spectrum
When this demand is not met, journalists immediately come in the firing line “Every political formation in India seems concerned about the state of the media, but hardly anyone takes concrete steps to facilitate journalism. […]
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What Trump 2.0 means for India’s economic aspirations
“The rancor against the BRICS group stems from Brazil’s proposal, at the last summit, to develop an alternative currency to reduce reliance on the dollar. The annoyance seems hugely out of proportion as the suggestion […]
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TRYSTS AND TURNS: Political patronage emboldens offenders
Laws on sexual misconduct should be uniformly and firmly enforced across the country These instances of an anti-women attitude of parties in power in order to bolster their political fortunes is what contributes to the […]
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Don’t hold in contempt those we disagree with: Congressman Tom Suozzi
Being editor of ALotusInTheMud.com has not made me immune from getting caught in the whirl of the pernicious problem of political polarization. At a recent family get-together in India, the conversation veered to politics, and […]
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“ON THIS MARTYRS’ DAY WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT FURTHER SACRIFICES ARE NOT NEEDED”
Though I was giving a positive message to readers of The Indian Panorama on January 1, 2024, we cannot ignore that over 30 live global conflicts are going on. Millions are displaced; International law is […]
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Perspective
The onus of furthering constitutional values is on the film fraternity and on other progressive forces
An open letter to the Indian film industry “There has also been a concerted effort to suppress projects which do not fit the BJP’s vision of and for India. Consequently, barring some notable exceptions, India’s […]