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The Salt Of Fear And The Ocean Of Love: A Spiritual Guide To Transforming Anxiety Into Awareness And Inner Valor

The Salt Of Fear And The Ocean Of Love: A Spiritual Guide To Transforming Anxiety Into Awareness And Inner Valor

Fear is natural but excess leads to anxiety, while awareness turns it into carefulness, the passage explains. It suggests meditation, observing...

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Opposition Needs To Unite Against The Hindutva Onslaught

Opposition Needs To Unite Against The Hindutva Onslaught

BJP’s expanding dominance after recent Assembly elections highlights growing challenges for opposition parties. It underscores the need for unity...

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Ashutosh

A Look At How Monsoon Affects India’s Economic Growth

A Look At How Monsoon Affects India’s Economic Growth

Monsoon performance will be a key factor shaping India’s economic growth, rural demand, and inflation in 2026. With El Nino concerns and rainfall...

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Madan Sabnavis

India Must Fight The Heatwave On A War Footing

India Must Fight The Heatwave On A War Footing

Rising heatwaves in India are causing major economic losses, reduced labour productivity, and higher inflation risks. Experts warn that without urgent...

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Fpj Web Desk

The Cuban Crisis: Turning The Lights Off In Havana

The Cuban Crisis: Turning The Lights Off In Havana

Cuba is facing a severe energy crisis following US pressure on fuel supplies, leading to power outages, supply disruptions, and humanitarian...

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Fpj Web Desk

True Love Is Always Selfless

True Love Is Always Selfless

A wealthy woman who prayed daily in a temple lost faith when her wish to marry her daughter to a man failed. Later, she discovered the man was already...

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Dada J P Vaswani

The US-Iran War: Petulance And The Persian Quicksand

The US-Iran War: Petulance And The Persian Quicksand

An opinion piece sharply criticises Donald Trump over alleged handling of a conflict involving Iran, citing high costs, strained alliances, and global...

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Editorial

Solid Waste Management: Indian Cities Must Adopt Higher-Order Engineering System

Solid Waste Management: Indian Cities Must Adopt Higher-Order Engineering System

An editorial says cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru have made slow progress a month after new waste rules took effect. It highlights poor segregation,...

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Editorial

Gold, Oil Prices Getting Set In UK, Not Middle East, Is Odd

Gold, Oil Prices Getting Set In UK, Not Middle East, Is Odd

An opinion piece argues global oil prices are determined in London’s derivatives markets rather than production hubs in the Middle East. It says...

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S Murlidharan

Energy Resilience And Shipping Lanes: The Twin 757 Challenges

Energy Resilience And Shipping Lanes: The Twin 757 Challenges

An editorial warns the prolonged Iran conflict and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy security and trade. It says nations may...

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Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

Fifty Years On, JAWS Still Causing Panic And Terror Among Movie Watchers

Fifty Years On, JAWS Still Causing Panic And Terror Among Movie Watchers

Over 50 years after release, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a benchmark in suspense horror. Unlike jump-scare films, it built tension through...

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Editorial

Freebies Galore For Women But They Still Don’t Have Any Political Power

Freebies Galore For Women But They Still Don’t Have Any Political Power

Women have emerged as a decisive voting bloc in several states, shaping electoral strategies through welfare schemes and targeted benefits. However,...

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Rashme Sehgal

The Centre Needs To Review The National Urban Transport Policy, 2006, Earnestly

The Centre Needs To Review The National Urban Transport Policy, 2006, Earnestly

Two decades after its launch, India’s urban transport policy has failed to shift commuters from private vehicles to public transport. Rising...

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Shreyesh jangam

SC Wants Centre To Amend Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Laws For Rape Victims

SC Wants Centre To Amend Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Laws For Rape Victims

The Supreme Court urged the government to amend abortion laws to allow greater flexibility for minor rape survivors. Upholding a 30-week termination...

01.05.2026 10

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Editorial

From Comfort Zones To Idea Economies: How Ancient Bharat’s Spirit Of Inquiry Can Redefine Our Future In The Age Of AI

From Comfort Zones To Idea Economies: How Ancient Bharat’s Spirit Of Inquiry Can Redefine Our Future In The Age Of AI

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project achieved a major milestone with a breakthrough in its 21-km undersea and underground tunnel near Ghansoli,...

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Ritesh Aswaney

Acceptance And The Illusion Of Control: Why We Keep Complaining About Weather And Life

Acceptance And The Illusion Of Control: Why We Keep Complaining About Weather And Life

Seasonal complaints about heat, rain and cold may reflect deeper dissatisfaction and the illusion that everything can be controlled. The piece argues...

01.05.2026 10

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Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

Government Initiatives, Social Campaigns Restoring India’s Gender Balance

Government Initiatives, Social Campaigns Restoring India’s Gender Balance

India’s sex ratio at birth has improved from 904 in 2017–19 to 917 in 2021–23, reflecting gains from stricter laws, social campaigns and...

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Editorial

Gujarat’s Civic Body Elections Highlight The Shrinking Space Of Opposition

Gujarat’s Civic Body Elections Highlight The Shrinking Space Of Opposition

BJP’s sweeping performance in Gujarat civic body elections has reinforced its dominance in the state while exposing the declining influence of...

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Editorial

Pahalgam Aftershock: Terror’s Persistence And India’s Strategic Test

The Pahalgam attack is being seen as a reminder of persistent terrorism threats and the need for India to strengthen deterrence, intelligence and...

30.04.2026 10

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Ks Tomar

Climate Change Impact: Summer Indicates The Need For Citizen-First Humane Cities

Climate Change Impact: Summer Indicates The Need For Citizen-First Humane Cities

Rising summer temperatures are exposing how Indian cities need greener, shaded and people-first planning. Experts say climate resilience now requires...

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Srinath Sridharan

Federation Of Indian Airlines Urges Government To Reform ATF Pricing

Federation Of Indian Airlines Urges Government To Reform ATF Pricing

The Federation of Indian Airlines has urged the government to reform ATF pricing as fuel costs rise sharply. With aviation fuel now accounting for up...

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Editorial

AAP, A Party That Arrived With A Bang, Is Losing Its Echo

AAP, A Party That Arrived With A Bang, Is Losing Its Echo

AAP’s dramatic rise from 2013 has given way to defections, electoral losses and leadership questions. With Punjab now central to its strategy,...

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Bhavdeep Kang

Merely Carving Out New Districts Is Not Enough, Ladakh Needs Structural Reforms

Merely Carving Out New Districts Is Not Enough, Ladakh Needs Structural Reforms

The creation of five new districts in Ladakh may improve administration, but critics say it does not address core demands for statehood, Sixth...

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Editorial

India Can Change Its Position From Being An Energy Importer To A Value Exporter By Strengthening Its Solar Potential

India Can Change Its Position From Being An Energy Importer To A Value Exporter By Strengthening Its Solar Potential

India can reduce oil import risks and become an energy value exporter by scaling solar power, battery storage and electric vehicles. With West Asia...

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Ajit Ranade

El Nino, Monsoon Deficiency Threaten Indian Kharif Pulse Production

El Nino, Monsoon Deficiency Threaten Indian Kharif Pulse Production

India’s 2026-27 Kharif pulse crop faces risks from El Niño and below-normal monsoon forecasts. Lower production could lift imports of tur, urad and...

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G Chandrashekhar

Legal Ingenuity Or Outright Fraud?: Supreme Court Refuses Bail To Antony Raju

Legal Ingenuity Or Outright Fraud?: Supreme Court Refuses Bail To Antony Raju

The Supreme Court has refused relief to former Kerala minister Antony Raju in a case related to evidence tampering. The decision has renewed...

28.04.2026 10

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Editorial

The India-New Zealand FTA: A Deal In Search Of Victory

The India-New Zealand FTA: A Deal In Search Of Victory

The newly signed India-New Zealand FTA is being debated over its potential impact on Indian MSMEs, farmers and imports, while New Zealand faces...

28.04.2026 10

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Editorial

Will The MLC Elections Create New Political Equations In Maharashtra?

Will The MLC Elections Create New Political Equations In Maharashtra?

Speculation is rising over the Maharashtra MLC elections, with talk of possible BJP and Uddhav Thackeray cooperation to ensure an unopposed outcome....

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Rohit Chandavarkar

Trump Assassination Bid Signals Deepening Political Violence And Instability In America

Trump Assassination Bid Signals Deepening Political Violence And Instability In America

The latest alleged assassination bid on Donald Trump reflects growing political violence and instability in the US. Domestic polarisation, economic...

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Fpj Web Desk

Raghu Rai: The Camera Lies Shuttered, But His Images Will Define India Forever

Raghu Rai’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian photography. Through iconic images of leaders, tragedies and everyday life, he chronicled...

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Fpj Web Desk

Women’s Reservation Bill Failure Was Political Theatre, Not Real Reform

Women’s Reservation Bill Failure Was Political Theatre, Not Real Reform

The opinion piece argues the Women’s Reservation Bill was more political theatre than sincere reform, claiming both government and Opposition used...

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Ajay Jha

Why India And ASEAN Must Learn From Japan’s Landmark Worker Heat Protection Laws

Why India And ASEAN Must Learn From Japan’s Landmark Worker Heat Protection Laws

India and ASEAN can learn from Japan’s new heat protection rules for workers. With Asia warming faster than the global average, stronger labour...

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Patralekha Chatterjee

Why Do We Hurt Those We Love? Psychologists Explain The Deep Paradox Of Human Relationships And Vulnerability

Why Do We Hurt Those We Love? Psychologists Explain The Deep Paradox Of Human Relationships And Vulnerability

People often hurt those they love due to miscommunication, unmet expectations and emotional vulnerability, experts suggest. In heated moments,...

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By Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

Dr Harish Shetty: Hijab Or Bindi Are Not Weapons, Society Must Heal Divisions

Dr Harish Shetty: Hijab Or Bindi Are Not Weapons, Society Must Heal Divisions

Psychiatrist Dr Harish Shetty says rising social tensions, silence against wrongdoing and corporate insensitivity reflect deeper mental health and...

27.04.2026 10

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Dr Harish Shetty

Buddhism: The Great Indic Religion Founded By Gautama Buddha That Spread Across Continents As Faith And Philosophy

Buddhism: The Great Indic Religion Founded By Gautama Buddha That Spread Across Continents As Faith And Philosophy

Buddhism, founded by Gautama Buddha in 5th century BC India, is based on his teachings and practised worldwide. Many followers view it as a philosophy...

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Dada J P Vaswani

Narasimha Avatar: Vishnu's Fierce Half-Man Half-Lion Incarnation To Slay Hiranyakashyapa And Protect Devotee Prahlada

Narasimha Jayanti marks the appearance of Vishnu’s half-man, half-lion avatar to protect devotee Prahlada and defeat demon king Hiranyakashipu. The...

27.04.2026 10

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Dr. S. Ainavolu

Delimitation Bill Would Have Imposed Crushing Financial Burden Of Over ₹11,000 Crore Annually On India's Economy

Delimitation Bill Would Have Imposed Crushing Financial Burden Of Over ₹11,000 Crore Annually On India's Economy

Concerns have been raised over the financial burden of the proposed delimitation plan, which could cost over ₹11,000 crore annually by expanding MPs...

26.04.2026 10

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Ajoy Bose

Assembly Elections 2026: High-Stakes Battles In Five States To Redraw Political Contours Amid SIR Controversy And Freebie Politics

Assembly Elections 2026: High-Stakes Battles In Five States To Redraw Political Contours Amid SIR Controversy And Freebie Politics

Assembly elections across five states are seen as a key test for Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress, with results on May 4 expected...

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Ali Chougule

Supreme Court's Pragmatic Observation On Electoral Roll Revision Raises Deep Concerns Over Democracy And Voter Exclusion

Supreme Court's Pragmatic Observation On Electoral Roll Revision Raises Deep Concerns Over Democracy And Voter Exclusion

Concerns have emerged over large-scale voter deletions in West Bengal during the SIR exercise, with nearly 90 lakh names removed. While the Election...

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Fpj Web Desk

Raghav Chadha-Led Defection Of Seven Rajya Sabha MPs Plunges AAP Into Gravest Crisis Since Its Inception

Raghav Chadha-Led Defection Of Seven Rajya Sabha MPs Plunges AAP Into Gravest Crisis Since Its Inception

The Aam Aadmi Party faces a major crisis after seven Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move has raised...

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Fpj Web Desk

Guiding Light: What Does Timeless Love Look Like?

Guiding Light: What Does Timeless Love Look Like?

The ability to receive genuine love comes with the ability to give love. The more you are centered- and by experience know that you are love- the more...

26.04.2026 10

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Malegaon Blasts Case: Discharge Of Accused Leaves Justice Elusive Nearly Two Decades Later

Malegaon Blasts Case: Discharge Of Accused Leaves Justice Elusive Nearly Two Decades Later

The Bombay High Court’s discharge of accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case has left the incident unresolved, raising concerns over investigation...

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Fpj Web Desk

Gujarat’s Swimming Camels Face Extinction As Neglect And Mangrove Loss Go Unchecked

Gujarat’s Swimming Camels Face Extinction As Neglect And Mangrove Loss Go Unchecked

Gujarat’s unique Kharai camels are facing a severe survival crisis due to mangrove loss, illegal salt pans, and alleged pollution. With reports of...

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Fpj Web Desk

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre Revisited: Why The Classic Still Resonates In A Modern Feminist Lens

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre Revisited: Why The Classic Still Resonates In A Modern Feminist Lens

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre continues to resonate with modern audiences, blending themes of independence, identity, and gender roles. As a new...

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Deepa Ghalot

Kingston 1976 ‘Bloodbath’: The Test That Forced Cricket To Confront Its Darkest Tactics

Kingston 1976 ‘Bloodbath’: The Test That Forced Cricket To Confront Its Darkest Tactics

The 1976 Kingston Test, known as the ‘bloodbath’, saw West Indies unleash a brutal pace attack that left several Indian players injured. The match...

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Gulu Ezekiel

Adi Shankaracharya’s Legacy: How A Spiritual Genius Revived Sanatana Dharma Across India

Adi Shankaracharya’s Legacy: How A Spiritual Genius Revived Sanatana Dharma Across India

The article reflects on Adi Shankaracharya’s profound influence as a spiritual teacher, philosopher, and reformer, highlighting his role in shaping...

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Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

Mumbai Hawker Crisis: Decades Of Inaction Leave Pavements Encroached Despite Court Directives

The Bombay High Court’s criticism highlights decades of inaction on Mumbai’s hawker issue, where poor policy execution and lack of enforcement...

23.04.2026 20

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Fpj Web Desk

Mumbai Protests Debate: When Political Rallies Disrupt Daily Life And Test Civic Accountability

A political rally in Mumbai that caused major traffic disruption has sparked debate on the balance between the right to protest and public...

23.04.2026 10

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Smruti Koppikar

West Bengal SIR Controversy: Is Voter Roll ‘Cleanup’ Quietly Disenfranchising Millions?

The Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in West Bengal has led to millions of deletions, raising concerns over exclusion of minorities, migrants...

23.04.2026 20

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury