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A Beacon Of Inclusive Development

Renowned ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil, who passed away at 83, championed the protection of the Western Ghats. Leading the WGEEP, he mapped the...

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Fpj Editorial

Kolkata Showdown Sparks Election Heat

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee intervened in Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata. Accompanied by senior...

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Fpj Editorial

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: As The City Votes Amid Political Noise, Civic Governance, Sustainability And Survival Remain Ignored

Mumbai’s upcoming BMC elections highlight a worrying gap between political promises and civic realities. Despite contributing 30% of national...

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Ravikiran Deshmukh

A Tribute To Prof. Madhav Gadgil: The Moral Compass Of Indian Ecology

Prof. Madhav Gadgil, widely regarded as the father of modern Indian ecology, passed away on January 7, 2026, at 83. A Harvard-trained scientist...

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Shivaprasad Khened

Mumbai’s Local Trains Are Finally Catching Up With The City They Carry

This is evidently more than a matter of political credit, since it reflects an understanding that urban transport cannot be managed through...

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Himali Nalawade

Brand Banter: When The State Sleeps, Are Citizens Meant To Tiptoe On A Tightrope?

At the start of the year, a reflection emerges: as the government slows, citizens are expected to act responsibly, avoid exploitation, and self-...

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Sanjeev Kotnala

Guiding Light: The Uttarayan Of The Mind

The Sun’s transition into Capricorn during Makar Sankranti marks the arrival of harvest festivals and Uttarayan, symbolising movement from inertia...

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Ritesh Aswaney

US Withdrawal From Global Institutions Is Strategically Self-Destructive

The US decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations signals a retreat from global leadership. Framed as strength, the move risks...

yesterday 10

Fpj Web Desk

Stray Dogs Gone To Court: When Compassion, Safety And Governance Collide

The Supreme Court’s intervention on stray dogs has exposed the uneasy balance between compassion and public safety. With millions of strays, poor...

yesterday 10

Fpj Web Desk

Two Rallies, Two Signals: Congress And BJP Test Their Strength And Strategies In Himachal Pradesh

Two high-profile rallies by the Congress in Mandi and the BJP in Shimla have gone beyond routine politics, signalling early preparations for the...

yesterday 10

Ks Tomar

Global Coal Demand Likely To Plateau Before Gradual Decline Amid Energy Transition

Global coal demand has reached a plateau and is expected to decline gradually over the next five years as renewables and LNG expand, according to...

yesterday 10

G Chandrashekhar

Budget And Credit Policy: What To Expect In A Testing Fiscal Year

As the Union Budget and RBI’s final credit policy for FY26 approach, attention will focus on fiscal deficit targets, capex growth, disinvestment...

yesterday 10

Madan Sabnavis

‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’

Power, whether held by individuals or nations, must be guided by ethics and dharma. From schoolyards to global politics, misuse of power breeds...

yesterday 10

Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

SC Stresses Right To Speedy Trial, Reiterates Bail As Rule And Jail As Exception

Reiterating that bail is the rule and jail the exception, the Supreme Court held that prolonged incarceration without trial violates Article 21....

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Fpj Web Desk

A Canvas Called Silence: Why Inner Stillness Matters In A Noisy World

In a world driven by constant noise, silence emerges as a powerful tool for self-discovery and spiritual clarity. By turning inward and cultivating...

previous day 10

Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

Making Gig Work Sustainable Is Central To India’s Employment Future

As gig work expands rapidly in India, keeping millions employed through app-based platforms, the lack of regulation poses serious risks. Welfare...

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Fpj Web Desk

UN At A Crossroads: Why The Security Council Veto Must End To Restore Global Credibility

Repeated failures in conflicts from Venezuela to Ukraine and Gaza have exposed the UN’s declining relevance. With veto paralysis crippling the...

previous day 10

Bhavdeep Kang

Mumbai's Blue Economy: Maharashtra's Ambitious Leap Toward Coastal Economic Renaissance

Maharashtra is unlocking Mumbai’s coastline as its next growth frontier through a blue economy strategy led by the ₹887-crore Mumbai Marina,...

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Dr Niranjan Hiranandani

When Misfortune Masks Misconduct: India’s Dangerous Tolerance Of Civic Failure

The Indore water tragedy exposes how citizen apathy and lowered expectations quietly sustain substandard governance in India.

thursday 2

Srinath Sridharan

Liberty On Hold: Bail, Delay And The Cost Of Deferred Justice

The Supreme Court’s refusal of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, despite prolonged incarceration and delayed trials, highlights the uneasy...

thursday 2

Fpj Web Desk

Alas! It’s Politics Over Cricket

Bangladesh’s threat to skip World Cup matches in India underscores how political tensions are spilling into sport. Poor handling by cricket boards...

thursday 1

Fpj Web Desk

Donroe Doctrine: How Donald Trump’s Power Politics, From Venezuela To India, Reshapes Global Order

Donald Trump’s self-styled “Donroe Doctrine” signals an aggressive expansion of US power beyond the Western Hemisphere. From Venezuela to India,...

thursday 4

V Sudarshan

Of Oil, Gold And The American Dream Of Ruling Over The World

The US action against Venezuela’s president exposes a troubling blend of resource politics, power projection and selective legality. Framed as law...

thursday 10

Manjeev Singh Puri

Vishwabhara Nadam: Listening To AUM, The Sound That Holds The Universe

Vishwabhara Nadam reflects on AUM as the primordial sound of creation, linking the universe, time and states of consciousness. Exploring Jagrut,...

thursday 1

Dr. S. Ainavolu

Law Enforcement Operation Or Act Of War? US Military's Capture Of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro & His Wife Sparks Global Debate

The US launched a surprise military operation in Venezuela on January 2, 2026, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and flying them to...

thursday 2

Aayush Shrivastav

Pipelines Of Deadly Disease: India’s Failing Urban Water Systems

Recent deaths in Indore and disease outbreaks in Gujarat expose the chronic failure of India’s urban water systems. Sewage-contaminated pipelines,...

07.01.2026 2

Fpj Web Desk

Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s 15th Parole: When Justice Begins To Look Like Favouritism

The 15th parole granted to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim since his 2017 conviction raises serious questions about selective leniency,...

07.01.2026 10

Fpj Web Desk

Sonia Gandhi’s Old Fear Resurfaces As Congress Wrestles With Rahul–Priyanka Question

A remark by a Congress MP has reopened an old fault line within the party, reviving questions over Rahul Gandhi’s leadership and Priyanka Gandhi’s...

07.01.2026 10

Ajay Jha

From Monroe To 'Donroe': How The US Invasion Of Venezuela Revives An Old Imperial Doctrine

The US launched a military operation against Venezuela in January 2026, arresting President Nicolás Maduro under the pretext of a “war on drugs.”...

07.01.2026 1

Prof. Dr Avinash Kolhe

No EIA For Hill Tunnelling: Centre's Stand Alarms Environmentalists

The Centre has said tunnelling through hills for road projects does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment, citing gaps in the EIA...

07.01.2026 1

B N Kumar

Towards A Pagdi-Free Mumbai: Reforming A System That Has Outlived Its Purpose

Once a shield for tenants, Mumbai’s pagdi system is now under scrutiny as ageing buildings, stalled redevelopment and safety risks mount. With the...

07.01.2026 10

Ankieta Kothari

Why Embracing Religion And Tradition Is No Longer A Political Taboo

As global politics witnesses a renewed emphasis on religion, family and tradition, criticism of similar discourse in India appears increasingly...

07.01.2026 6

Anant Vijay

Will India Turn To Venezuelan Oil Amid US Pressure On Russian Imports?

As the US pressures India to cut Russian oil imports, Venezuelan crude has emerged as a potential alternative. However, experts say Venezuela’s...

07.01.2026 1

Ashwin Ahmad

Making God Real Through Faith And Devotion

In this spiritual reflection, Dada J P Vaswani urges readers to make God a living reality through faith and devotion, recounting the legend of Lord...

07.01.2026 1

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A Beacon Of Inclusive Development

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Kolkata Showdown Sparks Election Heat

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Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: As The City Votes Amid Political Noise, Civic Governance, Sustainability And Survival Remain Ignored

Ravikiran Deshmukh

A Tribute To Prof. Madhav Gadgil: The Moral Compass Of Indian Ecology

Shivaprasad Khened

Mumbai’s Local Trains Are Finally Catching Up With The City They Carry

Himali Nalawade

Brand Banter: When The State Sleeps, Are Citizens Meant To Tiptoe On A Tightrope?

Sanjeev Kotnala

Guiding Light: The Uttarayan Of The Mind

Ritesh Aswaney

US Withdrawal From Global Institutions Is Strategically Self-Destructive

Fpj Web Desk

Stray Dogs Gone To Court: When Compassion, Safety And Governance Collide

Fpj Web Desk

Two Rallies, Two Signals: Congress And BJP Test Their Strength And Strategies In Himachal Pradesh

Ks Tomar

Global Coal Demand Likely To Plateau Before Gradual Decline Amid Energy Transition

G Chandrashekhar

Budget And Credit Policy: What To Expect In A Testing Fiscal Year

Madan Sabnavis

‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’

Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

SC Stresses Right To Speedy Trial, Reiterates Bail As Rule And Jail As Exception

Fpj Web Desk

A Canvas Called Silence: Why Inner Stillness Matters In A Noisy World

Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

Making Gig Work Sustainable Is Central To India’s Employment Future

Fpj Web Desk

UN At A Crossroads: Why The Security Council Veto Must End To Restore Global Credibility

Bhavdeep Kang

Mumbai's Blue Economy: Maharashtra's Ambitious Leap Toward Coastal Economic Renaissance

Dr Niranjan Hiranandani

When Misfortune Masks Misconduct: India’s Dangerous Tolerance Of Civic Failure

Srinath Sridharan

Liberty On Hold: Bail, Delay And The Cost Of Deferred Justice

Fpj Web Desk

Alas! It’s Politics Over Cricket

Fpj Web Desk

Donroe Doctrine: How Donald Trump’s Power Politics, From Venezuela To India, Reshapes Global Order

V Sudarshan

Of Oil, Gold And The American Dream Of Ruling Over The World

Manjeev Singh Puri

Vishwabhara Nadam: Listening To AUM, The Sound That Holds The Universe

Dr. S. Ainavolu

Law Enforcement Operation Or Act Of War? US Military's Capture Of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro & His Wife Sparks Global Debate

Aayush Shrivastav

Pipelines Of Deadly Disease: India’s Failing Urban Water Systems

Fpj Web Desk

Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s 15th Parole: When Justice Begins To Look Like Favouritism

Fpj Web Desk

Sonia Gandhi’s Old Fear Resurfaces As Congress Wrestles With Rahul–Priyanka Question

Ajay Jha

From Monroe To 'Donroe': How The US Invasion Of Venezuela Revives An Old Imperial Doctrine

Prof. Dr Avinash Kolhe

No EIA For Hill Tunnelling: Centre's Stand Alarms Environmentalists

B N Kumar

Towards A Pagdi-Free Mumbai: Reforming A System That Has Outlived Its Purpose

Ankieta Kothari

Why Embracing Religion And Tradition Is No Longer A Political Taboo

Anant Vijay

Will India Turn To Venezuelan Oil Amid US Pressure On Russian Imports?

Ashwin Ahmad

Making God Real Through Faith And Devotion

Dada J P Vaswani