As I See It
Time to cleanse Punjab
Drug lords with influential backers are saved by shoddy probe and lack of political will “Big or small, all drug operators of Punjab have a police connection and in that sense, Punjab’s drug problem is, […]
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Deciphering the ‘Pawar game’
Sharad Pawar’s decision to step down as NCP chief is a strategic move to assert his authority over his party forever, analysts say, citing the example of Bal Thackeray who once pulled the same move […]
Perspective
The Karnataka election, the ideological contestations
There is a redrawing of the political contours of the political parties in Karnataka — a shift that will have bearing on the future of electoral democracy in India The electoral arena in Karnataka in […]
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Present imperfect: on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s latest report and India
Irrespective of what the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says, India must review its rights record For the fourth consecutive year, the government has expressed outrage and rejected the recommendations of the U.S. Commission […]
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ED chief’s extension
Credibility of govt, probe agency at stake The Supreme Court has rightly pulled up the Union Government for granting a third extension of service to Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra. ‘Is there is […]
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Battleground Karnataka
Karnataka, which goes to the polls on May 10, is a high-stakes state for both the BJP and the Congress. It’s the first major Assembly battle of the year and the two parties are keen […]
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Doing Iftar hopping I learned about growing communal amity
To mingle with the Muslims today, you don’t have to wear a skull cap and sport Solzhenitsyn type of facial hair. Just get invited to an Iftar, the fast-breaking evening meal during the month of […]
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His contribution to the nation is indelible
During the turbulent 1970s and 1980s in Punjab, Badal Sahab put ‘Punjab First’ and ‘India First’. He opposed any plan that would weaken India or compromise the interests of the people of Punjab, even if […]
As I See It
Karnataka poll narrative : It is back to the familiar game of caste identity politics
“Since the BJP came to power in July 2019 (after the fragile Janata Dal Secular-Congress coalition sunk), the topmost question is, how much of Hindutva will actually shape the results of this poll? Truth be […]
Perspective
A tribute to PS Badal
He pioneered coalition politics in India If politics was his passion, contesting elections was his pastime. From panchayat to gurdwara elections, state legislature to parliament, he figured prominently in almost every election that took place […]
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Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone
The nation can ill-afford to let the performance of its prime transporter and its largest public undertaking to be judged merely on the basis of the number of Vande Bharat trains introduced, the glitz and […]
Astrology
Monthly Horoscope- May 2023
Aries Ganesha says that there will be mental disturbance this month. For some reason, the mind will remain restless. Due to the rudeness of your nature, the situation of confusion will increase. In the beginning, […]
Editorial Comment
Rest in peace , dear departed Badal Sahib
The legendary politician Parkash Singh Badal has died at 95. In his death, Shiromani Akali Dal has lost its guiding Star; Punjab has lost a Statesman; the Sikh community has lost a powerful leader; and […]
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Second innings hopes: On Biden announcement and repeat U.S. presidential candidates
Biden needs to do more than present himself as an alternative to Trump U.S. President Joe Biden, 80, has announced that he will be seeking re-election in the 2024 presidential polls, a goal which, if […]
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Amritpal in the dock : Vital to expose agencies using him as a pawn
A five-week-long drama came to an end with the surrender and arrest of pro-Khalistan activist Amritpal Singh. He had been on the run ever since the Punjab Police finally launched a crackdown against him and […]
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How Good is Punjab Police?
Money, equipment and bulging numbers do not modernize or improve efficiency of a police force. Training and motivation are the key elements that distinguish between an efficient force in uniform and huge squads of lathi […]
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Congress should be concerned about the increasing defections from its ranks
Congress Party could ill afford to dismiss the increasing defections of leaders from its ranks, and it is time long overdue for an introspection as to what exactly is causing these people to walk away […]
As I See It
Many faces of Jallianwala Bagh
The massacre was a catalyst for fusion of multiple strands of anti-imperialist politics The tragic moment also became a transformative moment. The transformation manifested itself at four levels — local, regional, national and even global. […]
Perspective
The Trump indictment, a polarized America
The United States confronts surging levels of hatred between social and political groups and apparent support for Trumpism as a movement Between the surging levels of hatred between social and political groups, and apparent support […]
Editorial Comment
HAPPY VAISAKHI AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KHALSA
We congratulate our readers on the happy occasion of Vaisakhi, the harvest festival of Punjab. We congratulate the Sikh community on the joyous, momentous and historic occasion of their birth. The Sikhs probably are the […]
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Unity in diversity: On the Opposition attempt to have an alliance for 2024
Opposition parties must recognize their differences while coming together Parties opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are often at loggerheads with one another, and any coordinated action among them is never easy. Contradictions are […]
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Open justice: On the Supreme Court verdict in the MediaOne case
The Supreme Court verdict setting aside the denial of broadcasting permission to Malayalam channel MediaOne is one that protects the media against arbitrary action and bars the use of undisclosed national security considerations as a […]