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Women’s Reservation Bill wrapped in uncertainties
The question is: will the Bill ensure equity in representation or will upper-class/caste women continue to have inherent advantages over the others? “As the BJP expediently shoved the sub-quota issue to a later date, will […]
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The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air
Indian and Canadian leaders and diplomats have never really engaged; rather, they have talked passed each other. This is occurring today too “Indian frustrations with Canada on the Khalistan issue go back more than four […]
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Democrats need to shove Menendez off the stage
“Democrats, the only party still adhering to minimal standards expected in a democracy, should not stand by Menendez silently. Sure, Republicans have refused to force out Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), the epic fabulist who is […]
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Journalism can’t leave the climate crisis to Netflix and Billie Eilish
With a few exceptions, mainstream media groups still don’t cover climate as they should. That must change. In much of what we see, hear, and read the climate crisis has become inescapable. “In 2019, the […]
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Political red herring: On the move to impeach Joe Biden
The attempt to impeach Biden might backfire against the Republicans The recent announcement by the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy, that the lower chamber of Congress would move to impeach President Joe […]
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Legislating change: On the passage of the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha
The Women’s Reservation Bill must be passed in its current form without further delay The passage of the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha almost three decades after it was first tabled in Parliament […]
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Challenge for INDIA to craft a narrative
Parties well aware that a third term for Modi could wipe them off the national political landscape Indeed, this year’s Assembly polls will shed light on where INDIA stands vis-a-vis the BJP on a host […]
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India-led G20 makes headway on sustainable development
Demonstrating concrete action on climate change, a Global Alliance for Biofuels was announced by India. “For India, the wording on global net zero is a reclamation of significant policy space in the climate domain along […]
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The G-20 should abolish itself
Eliminating G-20 meetings would free up the leaders’ time to focus on real issues, not diplomatic niceties “Consider what gave real impetus to the annual G-20 process, the 2008 financial crisis. In November 2009, with […]
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Dog whistle for caste mobilization
In Tamil Nadu’s backward-caste electoral politics, Sanatan Dharma is a phrase to abuse Brahmins “So, Periyar’s politics suited the upsurge of backward-caste pride and empowerment, as it turned electorally insignificant Brahmins into a racial ‘other’. […]
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For an expanse of blue, with air so clean
On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (September 7), there is urgent need to address risks posed by pollution By Benno Boer, Srishti Kumar, Neha Midha “The world is not just grappling with […]
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Playing out a farce: On government and legislature functioning in Manipur
The Manipur Assembly disregards duty by adjourning sine die at a time of crisis Given what transpired on Tuesday, it is difficult not to term the functioning of the government and the legislature in conflict-ridden […]
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J&K poll process
With the Centre telling the Supreme Court that elections can be held in Jammu and Kashmir ‘anytime now’, there is reason enough to hope that the state-turned-UT will finally witness the restoration of electoral democracy. […]
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After moon, the sun
ISRO eyes another milestone mission When the unmanned Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down on the unexplored south pole of the moon last week, it marked a milestone in India’s ambitious but low-budget space programme. The […]
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ISRO’s achievement is India’s too
Chandrayaan-3’s success will motivate many young boys and girls to become space scientists “Most people I spoke to, even those belonging to what is known as the working class, seem to be aware that our […]
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Punjabi is the second largest Mother Tongue of Canadian Farm Immigrant Population
Immigrants contribute to the ethnocultural diversity of the farm population. This is important because a diversified farm population provides a broad range of skills, experiences, perspectives and cultural influences that can boost the potential for […]
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Tier-two people, first-rate engineers
India thrives in its small towns where the miracle of human capital happens The tier-two towns are building the new India. Their vast reserves of human capital remain unappreciated and even unmapped. “Brilliant scientists of […]