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Kishau: A Dam That Could Reshape The Yamuna Basin

Kishau: A Dam That Could Reshape The Yamuna Basin

The Kishau Multipurpose Project has cleared a major hurdle after six states agreed to move ahead with the long-pending dam on the Tons River. The...

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Ks Tomar

Acknowledge And Restore The Fundamentals Of The City Life

Acknowledge And Restore The Fundamentals Of The City Life

Maharashtra’s drought crisis exposes Mumbai’s deep dependence on rural regions, natural ecosystems and interconnected urban systems. From water...

thursday 10

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Smruti Koppikar

A Society Addicted To ‘Fixing’ Everything Is Forgetting How To Let Go

A Society Addicted To ‘Fixing’ Everything Is Forgetting How To Let Go

The pressure to fix every conflict, maintain every relationship and remain constantly available can turn persistence into an unhealthy obligation....

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Srinath Sridharan

National Symbols Must Unite, Not Divide The People

National Symbols Must Unite, Not Divide The People

The Supreme Court has said citizens cannot face criminal prosecution merely for choosing not to sing Vande Mataram, invoking the constitutional...

thursday 10

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Editorial

Supreme Court Moves To Curb Police Lawlessness

Supreme Court Moves To Curb Police Lawlessness

The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused released after a violation of Article 22(1) cannot be re-arrested by the investigating agency without...

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Editorial

Bihar’s Jungle Raj: Jolt In Jamui

Bihar’s Jungle Raj: Jolt In Jamui

Three suspects have been arrested and an SIT formed after two Class 10 students were allegedly stopped and harassed in Bihar’s Jamui on September...

23.09.2026 20

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Editorial

SEBI Does Not Owe CAS A Future; It Owes The Market An Open Mind

SEBI Does Not Owe CAS A Future; It Owes The Market An Open Mind

SEBI’s Closing Auction Session should be subjected to a neutral, evidence-based assessment rather than being treated as a mechanism that must...

23.09.2026 20

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Deepak Sanchety

Did BRICS Help Thaw India-China Ties? Now Comes The Real Test

Did BRICS Help Thaw India-China Ties? Now Comes The Real Test

The 2026 BRICS summit and Modi-Xi engagement have created an opening for a possible thaw in India-China relations. India can maintain strong border...

23.09.2026 20

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Ajit Ranade

SC Questions Central Government On Drug Pricing

SC Questions Central Government On Drug Pricing

The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre over steep retail mark-ups on medicines, including cancer drugs, and the financial burden on patients. The...

23.09.2026 20

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Editorial

'Beyond The Headlines' Trump And Xi Meet In Washington: Recalibrating Power In An Unstable World

'Beyond The Headlines' Trump And Xi Meet In Washington: Recalibrating Power In An Unstable World

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington amid tensions over trade, tariffs, rare earths, AI and Taiwan. The summit seeks to manage...

22.09.2026 10

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Ks Tomar

As The UP Polls Near, Mayawati Removes Akash Anand, Again

As The UP Polls Near, Mayawati Removes Akash Anand, Again

Mayawati has again removed nephew Akash Anand from a key BSP organisational role, citing the need for greater political maturity. After repeated...

22.09.2026 10

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Biswajeet Banerjee

The Fatal Tyranny Of 'Log Kya Kahenge': Why India Urgently Needs A Swachh Manas Abhiyan

The Fatal Tyranny Of 'Log Kya Kahenge': Why India Urgently Needs A Swachh Manas Abhiyan

The recent IIT Bombay student death has renewed debate over academic pressure, social expectations and student well-being. The proposed “Swachh...

22.09.2026 10

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Shivaprasad Khened

The El Nino Effect: Karnataka, Maharashtra Battling Drought-Like Conditions

The El Nino Effect: Karnataka, Maharashtra Battling Drought-Like Conditions

El Niño-linked rainfall deficits are intensifying drought-like conditions in Karnataka and Maharashtra, with prolonged dry spells affecting crops and...

22.09.2026 10

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Editorial

Rahul Gandhi And The Unfinished Battle Against Patriarchy

Rahul Gandhi And The Unfinished Battle Against Patriarchy

An opinion piece discusses Rahul Gandhi’s Pune interaction with young women where he addressed patriarchy and women’s rights. The writer examines...

22.09.2026 20

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Aditya Mukherjee

‘Modi Is BJP And BJP Is Modi’, Let History Judge His Tenure

‘Modi Is BJP And BJP Is Modi’, Let History Judge His Tenure

An opinion piece by Ashutosh examines Narendra Modi’s leadership and compares it with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Indira Gandhi. The writer argues Modi...

21.09.2026 30

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Ashutosh

Guiding Light: From A Tiny Seed To A Giant Tree, A Powerful Lesson On Life’s Miracles

Guiding Light: From A Tiny Seed To A Giant Tree, A Powerful Lesson On Life’s Miracles

A tiny seed, ignored and burdened by inferiority, is carried by the wind to an open field where sunlight and rain help it grow into a magnificent...

21.09.2026 20

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Dada J P Vaswani

Avoidable Litigation Clogging The Court's Docket

Avoidable Litigation Clogging The Court's Docket

The Madras High Court criticised a District Vigilance Committee’s approach of using physical traits and language skills to question an SC...

21.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Is Trump’s Greenland Dream Coming True?

Is Trump’s Greenland Dream Coming True?

An editorial said a Friday deal on Greenland would allow Washington to expand its military presence while Denmark retains territorial sovereignty...

21.09.2026 10

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Editorial

Should We Think Of Ourselves Like brands? Seriously?

Should We Think Of Ourselves Like brands? Seriously?

Sanjeev Kotnala’s commentary explores the idea of treating oneself as a brand through a conversation with a marketing mentor. The discussion...

21.09.2026 5

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Sanjeev Kotnala

Tata Sons: A Battle After The Vote

Tata Sons: A Battle After The Vote

Tata Sons faces a governance dispute after its board backed N Chandrasekaran for another five-year term, a decision questioned by Tata Trusts Chairman...

20.09.2026 10

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Editorial

West Bengal’s Bizarre Political Drama

West Bengal’s Bizarre Political Drama

West Bengal’s October 6 Assembly by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar have drawn attention amid disputes over candidates, legal cases and...

20.09.2026 20

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Editorial

India Needs A Law To Protect Students, Urgently

India Needs A Law To Protect Students, Urgently

The death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has renewed debate over student distress, welfare systems and alleged discrimination in higher education....

20.09.2026 20

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Editorial

AI Is Moving From Chatbots To Agents: Is India Ready For What Comes Next?

AI Is Moving From Chatbots To Agents: Is India Ready For What Comes Next?

India’s focus on becoming an AI leader is now accompanied by concerns over safety risks from advanced systems. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...

20.09.2026 20

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Patralekha Chatterjee

Gender Parity Is Still A Distant Dream For India

Gender Parity Is Still A Distant Dream For India

India retained 131st position among 145 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2026, with a parity score of 0.64. The assessment highlights...

18.09.2026 30

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Editorial

The Central Government Is Set To Implement The Uniform Civil Code In All BJP-Ruled States

The Central Government Is Set To Implement The Uniform Civil Code In All BJP-Ruled States

The Centre's plan to extend the Uniform Civil Code to all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029 has renewed debate over its implementation. Uttarakhand has...

18.09.2026 30

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Rashme Sehgal

Trust Deficit: Why India’s June Quarter GDP Stirred A Controversy

Trust Deficit: Why India’s June Quarter GDP Stirred A Controversy

India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY2026-27 exceeded expectations but triggered debate over data credibility and revisions. Critics have questioned...

18.09.2026 20

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Ali Chougule

Dadasaheb Phalke Award A Crowning Glory For Anant Nag

Dadasaheb Phalke Award A Crowning Glory For Anant Nag

Veteran actor-director Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the National Film Awards on September 22. With a career spanning more than...

18.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Let’s Not Blame Celebrities For Surrogate Advertising

Let’s Not Blame Celebrities For Surrogate Advertising

Celebrity endorsements of surrogate tobacco products raise questions over accountability, as Maharashtra FDA action against endorsers highlights the...

17.09.2026 30

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Madan Sabnavis

State Interference Has Caused A Decline In Academic Freedom

State Interference Has Caused A Decline In Academic Freedom

Academic freedom declined in 50 countries over the past decade, while institutional autonomy fell substantially in 43 countries between 2015 and 2025,...

17.09.2026 30

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Vrijendra

The United Kingdom Is Battling The Brexit Aftereffects

The United Kingdom Is Battling The Brexit Aftereffects

Brexit’s aftereffects have intensified debate over independence and devolution across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, putting fresh pressure...

17.09.2026 30

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Editorial

Tall Orbital Tales And Spaced-Out Claims?

Tall Orbital Tales And Spaced-Out Claims?

US claims about active on-orbit space-control weapons have raised concerns over the militarisation of space and a possible orbital arms race. The...

17.09.2026 30

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Editorial

The Power Of Thoughts: How Our Mind Shapes Emotions, Behaviour And The Way We Experience Life

The Power Of Thoughts: How Our Mind Shapes Emotions, Behaviour And The Way We Experience Life

The writer explains that people often blame situations for their emotions, but thoughts shape feelings and behaviour. The column states that the...

16.09.2026 30

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Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

From Fiction To Fact: The AI Threat Looms Large Over Humans

From Fiction To Fact: The AI Threat Looms Large Over Humans

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are intensifying concerns over cybersecurity, autonomous systems and human control. The article examines...

16.09.2026 30

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Bhavdeep Kang

Why The Midterms Elections In The US Matter To India So Much

Why The Midterms Elections In The US Matter To India So Much

The November 3 US midterms could have implications for India through congressional oversight of trade, tariffs, immigration and foreign policy. The...

16.09.2026 20

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Sachin Kalbag

UPI And The Aim Of Keeping Digital India Free

UPI And The Aim Of Keeping Digital India Free

India's new UPI MDR framework will impose a 0.4% charge on eligible person-to-merchant transactions above ₹2,000 from October, while payments up to...

16.09.2026 30

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Editorial

Working Elephants In Kanha National Park Set To Get A Holiday

Working Elephants In Kanha National Park Set To Get A Holiday

Around 16 working elephants at Kanha Tiger Reserve will receive a rejuvenation holiday with bathing, massages, nutritious food, fruit and health...

16.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Ganapati Avatara To Kaliyuga Grace: Understanding The Spiritual Significance, Names And Worship Of Lord Ganesha

Ganapati Avatara To Kaliyuga Grace: Understanding The Spiritual Significance, Names And Worship Of Lord Ganesha

Dr. S. Ainavolu, a Mumbai-based teacher, explains that Ganapati Navaratri begins on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, marking Ganapati’s avirbhava and...

15.09.2026 30

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Dr. S. Ainavolu

The War In West Asia In The Aftermath Of The New Delhi Summit

The War In West Asia In The Aftermath Of The New Delhi Summit

The West Asia war continues despite diplomatic contacts on the sidelines of the New Delhi BRICS Summit. The article examines how India, China, Russia...

15.09.2026 30

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

The Nephew Conundrum In The Power Corridors Of India

The Nephew Conundrum In The Power Corridors Of India

Mayawati’s repeated expulsion of nephew Akash Anand and Mamata Banerjee’s reliance on Abhishek Banerjee expose the challenges of dynastic...

15.09.2026 30

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Sayantan Ghosh

Uniform Civil Code: Easier Aaid Than Done

Uniform Civil Code: Easier Aaid Than Done

Amit Shah’s plan for UCCs in all 21 NDA-ruled states highlights the legal and political difficulties of achieving uniform civil laws in India. The...

15.09.2026 20

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Editorial

BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026: Carefully Worded Document Signals Global South’s Challenge To Western Order

BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026: Carefully Worded Document Signals Global South’s Challenge To Western Order

The New Delhi Declaration 2026, passed at the BRICS Leaders Summit, strongly opposed forced displacement of Palestinians and endorsed a two-state...

15.09.2026 20

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Ashwin Ahmad

India’s Challenge Is To Work With Rival Power Centres Without Becoming Part Of Any Competing Bloc

How New Delhi navigated competing interests among Washington, Moscow and Beijing while keeping India’s strategic autonomy intact.

14.09.2026 20

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Aleesha Sam

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Compassionate Embrace Of Leper Devotee Vasudeva Reveals The Power Of Divine Love

A devotional account from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s stay in Puri describes his compassion towards Vasudeva, a leprosy-afflicted Vaishnava. Despite...

14.09.2026 30

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Dada J P Vaswani

India’s New Wealth Is Exposing An Old Social Problem

Dr Srinath Sridharan argues that India’s economic growth should be measured beyond income and consumption by examining everyday behaviour. He...

13.09.2026 30

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Srinath Sridharan

Navigating BRICS’ Balancing Act

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration reflects India’s efforts to balance competing geopolitical interests while strengthening the Global South’s voice....

13.09.2026 30

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Editorial

Press Enter And Then Sit Back

Researchers including Jacob Coxen have raised concerns over rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems and self-improving models being...

13.09.2026 30

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Editorial

Tough Days Ahead For CM Yogi As UP Elections Draw Closer

The article claims BJP’s Uttar Pradesh strategy ahead of assembly polls may involve reducing Yogi Adityanath’s individual prominence and using...

13.09.2026 20

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Ajoy Bose

Ai & Morality…Are We Expecting Too Much…

AI could trigger an unprecedented wave of efficiency, wealth redistribution and job displacement while exposing humanity’s moral contradictions. As...

13.09.2026 20

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Govind Sandhu

Let The Law Test The Ex-Chief Minister Of Keralam

The ED has sent a report to the Kerala DGP seeking an FIR against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and son-in-law Mohammed Riyas under...

12.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Reimagining Human Progress: Can Economic Growth Coexist With Ecological Balance?

The article examines how economic growth must evolve beyond GDP-driven progress to protect the environment. It advocates responsible growth, circular...

12.09.2026 10

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Ashish A. Wakankar