Opinions
No democracy without dissent, believes CJI Surya Kant
The CJI’s life reminds young lawyers that excellence comes not from privilege, but from preparation, perseverance and integrity “Justice Surya Kant has also been an articulate public voice. He has described “democracy without dissent” as […]
Terrorism rooted in rancor, distrust
Probe into Delhi car blast shows that even doctors are not immune to radicalization “Legendary statesman Atal Bihari Vajpayee had approached this ticklish and perennial Hindu-Muslim problem with much thought and finesse. He placed his […]
Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order
The U.S. has been the most significant player in shaping the global nuclear order. It would be ironic if Mr. Trump’s actions now become the catalyst for its demise. The reality is that the present […]
80 years on, UN remains humanity’s best hope
We still have only one UN —indispensable for peace and security In the face of global challenges, the UN system has sought to address the gigantic task within very limited resources against heavy odds, including […]
Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar
Bihar needs a strategy to revive education, create formal jobs and stem the outmigration of its workforce Unemployment has consistently emerged as one of the most pressing political issues in Bihar. In the last two […]
Modi’s Poll Pragmatism And Revdi Culture
“Worried about a Karnataka-like impact, Modi dropped his ideological opposition to freebies and launched a long list of Modi Guarantees, which were nothing but a copycat version of opposition parties’ schemes. Ladli Behan was launched […]
The interpretation of the law in Trumpland
The formula is to avoid legal culpability and, at the same time, to activate, deflect or weaponise the law at all levels There are more than 1.3 million lawyers in the United States, of whom […]
Pak-Saudi defense pact and its implications for India
On September 17, 2025, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement in Riyadh. The pact formalizes their alliance with a collective defense clause, stating […]
