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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 […]
Opinions
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 […]
Perspective
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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Manipur incidents make Indians hang their heads in shame
The horrifying & gruesome incident of Manipur has put the whole nation to shame. The irresponsible religious propaganda spread by media everyday will doom the whole nation one day. Society now has been brutally divided […]
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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 […]
Perspective
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 […]
As I See It
The authority of ED and usage of PMLA
Of late, much of the ED’s powers have been discharged in effecting pre-trial arrests Unfortunately, of late, much of the ED’s powers have been discharged in effecting pre-trial arrests, which used to be the prerogative […]
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NDA vs INDIA: Challenge for Opposition to remain united
The battlelines for the 2024 General Election are now clearly drawn, with 26 Opposition parties forming an anti-BJP front named INDIA, an acronym for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. The Opposition now has a […]
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Your work is a testament to the positive impact journalism can have on our society
Dear Prof. Saluja, I am writing to express my deepest admiration and gratitude for the exceptional work you have done in your recent issue of the Indian Panorama News exposing criminals in Indian politics. Your […]
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Loot, intransigence, and the darkening of a colonial blot
Mr. Trudeau’s Willy Brandt moment needs to find its British echo “We must understand that the return of stolen property is not a substitute for the trauma and the horrors caused by colonialism, because the […]
Opinions
The spirit of the university under threat
Suspension of teachers reflects the crisis emanating from the virus of ‘anti-intellectualism’ “When I chose to join the vocation of teaching in 1990, I was guided by a very noble idea of the university. The […]
As I See It
India put its foot down at SCO summit
Refusal to endorse resolution on Belt and Road Initiative sent stern message to China During the SCO summit, India responded swiftly and strongly by abstaining from a Chinese-sponsored resolution praising China’s much-touted Belt and Road […]
Editorial Comment
Criminals in Indian Legislatures: Alarming Figures Reveal a Deep-Seated Challenge to Democracy
In a troubling revelation that raises serious concerns about the state of Indian democracy, recent figures have unveiled a distressing trend of criminals finding their way into the hallowed halls of the country’s legislatures. The […]
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No relief for Rahul
Quantum of sentence raises vital questions With the Gujarat High Court dismissing Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his ‘Modi surname’ remark, the Congress leader is […]
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Thwarting Twitter: on the Karnataka High Court ruling
Ruling in favor of blocking should not be the last word on social media law It is unfortunate that the petition by Twitter, Inc. challenging the validity of the spate of blocking orders passed by […]
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Fact vs fake : Right to dissent must prevail
The Bombay High Court’s observation on Thursday (July 7, 2023) that since the April amendment to IT Rules, 2021, though well intended, led to the violation of the Constitution and so it must go is […]
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The depths to which politicians sink
Ajit Pawar’s revolt has put the NCP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi on a sticky wicket “Interesting also will be how the two new components of the functioning government will adjust to the new dispensation. […]
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Corrupt political funding makes all capitalists crony
Indian democracy runs on the proceeds of corruption “Why does dirty political funding enter the picture while discussing subjects such as corporate governance and lending decisions of banks? Both take place far removed from the […]
Perspective
Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit
India’s potential should be marshalled to act as a bridge between conflicting parties in the Indo-Pacific, in West Asia and in Europe. This could be the enduring legacy of the Prime Minister’s latest visit to […]