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New Waqf law reeks of divisive agenda
The PM’s lofty views about the amendments are not shared by the Muslim masses “In my view, laws such as the CAA and the Waqf (Amendment) Act are meant to needle the Muslim community and […]
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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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The Indian judiciary is ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
Solutions to address the key issues of misconduct and corruption and appointments exist, while also keeping the independence of the judiciary intact The facts in the Justice Yashwant Varma case are indeed disturbing. In an […]
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There can be no ‘Israel exception’ for free speech
Trump should reverse his misguided effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil “If we tolerate an Israel exception to our rights of free speech, we can be sure that other exceptions will follow. Trump likes to half-jokingly […]
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Why the unity of INDIA bloc is faltering
“The silver lining in this gloomy scenario is that various components of INDIA have supported the AAP. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sarcastically summed it up well: “Aur lado aapas mein” (keep fighting […]
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Great Powers Don’t Bluff
“Rather than pulling Moscow away from Beijing, as former President Richard Nixon and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once divided the Sino-Soviet alliance, the concessions Trump offers to the Russian dictator will likely be […]
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The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media
The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether […]
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Tulsi Gabbard (and Hindutva) Have Won For The Present Moment
Gabbard’s service to India’s Hindu nationalist movement didn’t block her as Director of National Intelligence Last month, I sat with two FBI agents in Washington, DC for at least two hours to discuss my experiences […]
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A nexus that left the police red-faced
Ex-minister Deshmukh must explain why he did not object to the reinstatement of a tainted cop I was surprised to receive a book written by Maharashtra’s former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. I had heard tales […]
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As a U.S. Citizen, I’m Threatened When Criticizing India’s Modi
India’s transnational repression campaign has global tentacles The morning after Valentine’s Day 2021, the Indian government sent me an unexpected and unwelcome gift. I woke to find my phone blowing up with messages from dozens […]
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An indictment of the sad state of New York government
The former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York makes the case for real government reforms. Campaign finance, term limits, and efficiency standards in the government need a thorough review, according to Williams. […]
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Donald Trump’s imperial bullying must be nipped in the bud
Countries that cherish democratic values need to take a stand against the president-elect’s throwback to unabashed American expansionism “The crass activities of Trump’s sycophantic office boy, businessman Elon Musk, are all of a piece with […]