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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Manipur needs a political solution
PM Modi must focus his attention on the troubled northeastern state The tinderbox will keep smoldering until a political solution is found. The Army, which has been in the state for long periods to fight […]
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Beleaguered community-being a Muslim in new India
Muslims have to wake up to a daily avalanche of hate on social media, political circles, and in real life To be a Muslim is to be voiceless in the new India. Almost all mainstream […]
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PM’s push for UCC: Code should be reformatory, not a Hindutva plank
With less than a year to go for the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong pitch for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), even as he has accused […]
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God Bless America !
4th of July stirs mixed feelings, the dominant being a confidence that we can and shall overcome. 3 years ago, Covid struck down all traditional ceremonies, leaving Americans to celebrate the event in a shorter […]
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MESSAGE- Dr. V.K . Raju
America and India were both British colonies. America got its independence in 1776, and India got its 170+ years later. America the most powerful democracy and India the most populous democracy . Both countries are […]
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AMERICANISM, NOW
“America is undergoing serious soul wrenching changes at the same time soul searching. Recently, there have been shocking setbacks to long established order: Huge monetary contributions to elections that tilts the scales of justice; denying […]
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Warm welcome: On Narendra Modi U.S. state visit and bilateral ties
Narendra Modi’s visit further strengthened ties between India and the United States Rolling out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Washington, U.S. President Joseph Biden underlined his belief […]
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George Abrham As far as the State visit of Prime Minister Modi is concerned, I may be one of those who have mixed feelings about its timing. I am proud that India’s Prime Minister was […]
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Chip deal: Micron entry a boost for India’s plans
American chipmaker Micron Technology investing up to $825 million in a new assembly and test facility in Gujarat fits well into the plans of both India and the US. Support from the Central and state […]
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MODI FOOLS AMERICAN PUBLIC AND MEDIA
When it comes to foreign relations, America’s policy is never based on “Human Rights Abuse” or “Religious Persecution” in a country. When White House can host Taliban Leaders in the past it makes it less […]
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PM Modi in US- A major leap forward for India-US ties?
This week we are looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, which saw US President Joseph Biden roll out the red carpet for him. PM Modi’s visit included a private dinner at the […]