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Chinese eye in sky
‘Spy balloon’ underlines need for constant alertness Days after a US Air Force fighter jet shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon — which the US claimed was a ‘spy balloon’ — off the South Carolina […]
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Defend Constitution against predatory politicians
“The issue of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution is a fight about the fundamental rights included in Part III of the Constitution. The Kesavananda Bharati case also shows that there is no conflict between […]
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China may play spoilsport
India prepares to host G20, SCO summits amidst regional rivalries “The G20 Summit will be bringing together leaders of countries which constitute two-thirds of the world’s population, while providing 90% of global GDP and 80% […]
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Education: Private vs foreign universities and changing concepts of higher education
There has been a phenomenal growth of education infrastructure in the country in general and Punjab in particular. The number of private universities, including technical universities, have multiplied many times. The State is dotted with […]
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India’s Budget : Boost to capex & pvt consumption, infra push, green growth
The Union Budget 2023-24 has tried to strike a balance between the imperatives of fiscal consolidation and boosting growth. The twin boosters of higher capex outlay and moderation in income taxes for the middle class […]
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Will Prime Minister Modi Restore Investors’ Confidence in Indian Markets and Regulatory Mechanism, Investigate Adani Group?
Since 2014 under PM Modi, it has become a fashion and accepted norm in India that if you are a criminal and you belong to RSS family of organizations; you can hide behind “Fake Nationalism” […]
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Taking the middle path
Kickerline: Budget combines fiscal prudence with populism In its last full Budget before the 2024 General Election, the NDA government has attempted to strike a balance between economic and electoral considerations. With nine states going […]
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Hindenburg allegations
Imperative for Adani Group, India to shore up investor trust The turmoil in the stock markets, largely caused by the sell-off of the Adani Group shares since late last week, has brought into sharp focus […]
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G.E.O.R.G.E. Package
“Make lemonade out of lemons” is a saying ingrained from an early age in students across the country to teach perseverance in the face of adversity. In essence, when faced with a bad situation, navigate […]
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Allow it to reign Supreme
A ‘committed judiciary’ would spell the end of checks & balances in a democracy “The SCC system, like the proposed NJAC, or the systems now prevalent in advanced democracies can never be perfect, but it […]
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Founding ideals: On President Murmu’s first Republic Day address to the nation
Adherence to basic principles of the Constitution is what unifies India In her first and customary Republic Day address to the nation, President Draupadi Murmu reiterated the founding ideals of the Republic on the eve […]
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Big Tech layoffs: Chance to turn adversity into opportunity
Thanks to the enormous balance sheets, Big Tech has historically been a resilient industry, absorbing most of the economic shocks. It is also considered a bellwether for decisions on corporate spending and hiring. As the […]
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A betrayal of the very idea of the Mahatma
The principles Gandhiji stood for represent an ideal that is being weakened every day by those in power who are pushing their agenda of bigotry “The contradiction is mirrored in the attitude of the Hindutva-inspired […]
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Constitution as ‘North Star’
CJI turns spotlight on issues critical to democratic endurance of Indian State “In a democracy, the winning of elections is not a license to dispense with the rule of law. Nor does it mean rule […]
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Punjab has to move on to a New Model
“Multinational companies like Hindustan Lever that had a major industrial complex in Rajpura conveniently moved all its manufacturing to Baddi and Nalagarh. A number of major hosiery companies, instead of expanding in Punjab, looked for […]
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India is the fastest growing economy: Ambassador Jaiswal
The Indian Panorama Editor Indrajit Saluja interviewed Ambassador Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, Consul General of India at New York. This is the fifth and concluding part of the interview. Consul General of India at New York […]
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The Year 2023 will be a “big year” of activities: Ambassador Jaiswal
The Indian Panorama Editor Indrajit Saluja interviewed Ambassador Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, Consul General of India at New York. This is the fourth part of the interview. Consul General of India at New York Mr. Randhir […]
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Not by GDP Alone
I am more inclined to think as a common man rather than come out with a scholarly and pedantic analysis. I shall not go in to the nitty gritty of figures or make a presentation […]
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Sack wrestling chief: Initiate probe into harassment charges against Brij Bhushan
An ugly bout is playing out, not in the sporting arena but at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, and it calls for immediate and stringent action. Just like a wrestler is disqualified when she breaks the […]
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‘A Small Indian Elite Controls Narrative, Talk Of India’s Decade Is Juvenile Economics’
“A positive diffusion of institutionalized civic consciousness is possible because, when its energies are harnessed, it improves the delivery of public goods, increases economic productivity, and allow people to live with dignity and integrity. Today, […]
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Admonishments that endanger the Constitution
To suggest that the basic structure doctrine is by itself unsanctioned is to place the Constitution at the legislature’s whim “Since its judgment in Kesavananda, the Supreme Court has identified several features that are immutable. […]
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Joshimaths in the making: Save Karnaprayag, McLeodganj before it’s too late
Rampant construction activity in callous disregard for the red flags and warnings flashed by geologists ever since land sinking was first noticed 50 years ago in Uttarakhand’s strategically located, ecologically fragile and landslide-sensitive zone in […]
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Peru in peril: On the political crisis in the South American country
The government and opposition must agree on an early date for fresh elections With the killing of 17 civilians and one police officer on Monday amid anti-government protests, the month-long political crisis in Peru has […]
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New York City needs attention of CityAdministration
One of the world’s most populous megacities, with over 8.5 million people New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, […]
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Yatra lends purpose to Rahul’s political journey
In Indian electoral politics, alliances are formed on the basis of strengths rather than weaknesses of the participants. The aura of success surrounding Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra is set to provide him with moral authority […]