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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,...

yesterday 10

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,...

yesterday 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...

yesterday 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.”...

yesterday 10

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...

yesterday 10

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...

yesterday 9

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...

yesterday 8

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...

yesterday 7

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...

yesterday 7

Dada J P Vaswani

US Military Seizure Of Venezuela’s President Marks A Dangerous Return To Neo-Colonial Regime Change Politics

By abducting the Venezuelan leader and his wife from Caracas, using the American armed forces, and detaining them in New York on charges of being...

previous day 10

Fpj Web Desk

Sanctions, Inflation And Street Protests Push Iran Into Renewed Turmoil As Economic Collapse And Global Pressures Deepen Crisis

In a country of 92 million people, with a perpetually sliding economy that is sanctioned from leveraging petroleum and other natural resources,...

previous day 20

Fpj Web Desk

Somnath Swabhiman Parv: A 1000 Years Of Unbroken Faith (1026-2026)

Yet, one thousand years later, the temple stands as glorious as ever because of numerous efforts to restore Somnath to its grandeur. One such...

previous day 10

Fpj Web Desk

‘Donroe’ Doctrine Has Led To ‘Putinisation’ Of American Foreign Policy

A large-scale strike on Venezuela’s capital city by the American forces overthrew the Nicholas Maduro regime. President Nicolas Maduro and his wife...

previous day 10

Ash Narain Roy

Why Love, Inspiration And the Guru–Shishya Spirit Create Lasting Leadership Beyond Money And Motivation

There are two things: one is motivation and the other is inspiration. Usually, in all companies, people are motivated by giving them a raise or a...

previous day 10

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

From India To America: The Rising Discourse on Faith, Family, & National Identity

Mohan Bhagwat’s emphasis on Hinduism and family values sparks opposition criticism in India, paralleling similar religious-political debates in the...

previous day 10

Anant Vijay

A Realistic View Of Tiger Deaths

The big cats are poster heroes of India’s wildlife story, with an official count of 3,167 tigers during the last census of 2021-22. For context,...

03.01.2026 5

Fpj Editorial

Tragedy In The Swiss Alps

The authorities are ascertaining if all safety protocols were followed and have said it will take time to determine the origin of the fire even...

03.01.2026 1

Fpj Editorial

Indore’s Crying Shame: ‘Cleanest City’ Title Rings Hollow As Sewage-Contaminated Water Kills Residents

Indore’s drinking water turning toxic has exposed grave civic negligence, killing at least 10 people and sickening thousands. The tragedy...

03.01.2026 10

Fpj Web Desk

India–Bangladesh Relations At A Crossroads: What Jaishankar’s Dhaka Visit Really Signals

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s brief Dhaka visit for Khaleda Zia’s funeral signals a strategic reset in India–Bangladesh ties. As...

03.01.2026 1

Fpj Web Desk

FPJ For Better Mumbai: Citizens, Speak Up And Demand Better City For Yourself!,' Says Zoru Bathena

The first BMC elections were held in 1968. And 57 years later, has our city improved? Or has it deteriorated? Sadly, in Mumbai, the only purpose of...

03.01.2026 2

Fpj Web Desk

Do BMC Elections Matter? Why Mumbai’s Civic Polls Still Matter — And Where They Don’t

After four years without an elected BMC, Mumbai goes to civic polls amid declining liveability and soaring budgets. While corporators can address...

03.01.2026 2

Smruti Koppikar

HerStory: She Said, One Is Not Born, But Rather Becomes, A Woman

At the risk of offending conservatives, she was the first to articulate that femininity is a social construct and that biology is a fact but should...

03.01.2026 1

Deepa Ghalot

BMC Poll 2026: BJP’s Hindutva Pitch Faces Thackerays’ Marathi Pride In High-Stakes Mumbai Civic Battle

As Mumbai heads for the BMC polls after nearly a decade, the contest has sharpened into BJP’s Hindutva narrative versus the Thackeray cousins’...

03.01.2026 5

Ali Chougule

New Year Resolutions: Why Most Fail And How To Make Them Last

New Year resolutions often fail because they are not linked to genuine priorities or realistic habits. Lasting change comes from aligning goals...

03.01.2026 1

Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

Life With AI: When Machines Start To Feel Like Companions

The most common explanation is loneliness. People turn to machines, we are told, because something is missing in their social lives. It is a...

03.01.2026 3

Nishant Sahdev

Guiding Light: The Subtle Art Of Storytelling

The Hindi film industry is unarguably one of India’s powerhouses of soft power, and whilst we are predominantly served up a concoction of escapist...

03.01.2026 2

Ritesh Aswaney

New Delhi: Why 2026 Gives The BJP A Strategic Edge Over A Fragmented Opposition

As India enters 2026, the BJP appears well-positioned amid limited poll pressure, new leadership, and a stabilising economy. With only Assam posing...

02.01.2026 6

Ks Tomar

From Right To Information To Right To Deny? How The DPDP Act Dilutes A Fundamental Freedom

The Right to Information Act once empowered citizens to hold the State accountable and deepen participatory democracy. By drastically amending its...

02.01.2026 1

Shailesh Gandhi

SEBI's Chronic Discomfort With The Rule Of Law

The Delhi High Court’s judgment in Siddharth Shankar vs SEBI highlights SEBI’s resistance to constitutional fairness, despite Supreme Court...

02.01.2026 3

Deepak Sanchety

Year-Ender 2025: An Eminently Forgettable Year For Indian Advertising

In the last week of March, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) conducted raids at leading media agencies, including Dentsu, Omnicom, Havas,...

01.01.2026 7

Fpj Editorial

Year-Ender 2025: Taliban 2.0 An Intrepid Indian Inside Afghanistan

Ruhullah knelt by a grave with a white Taliban flag embroidered with the Shahada, clearing the dead leaves by hand. In a poor country, even the...

01.01.2026 1

Fpj Editorial

Year Ender 2025: Why India’s Opposition Remains Weak Despite BJP Vulnerabilities

Year Ender 2025 examines how Nitish Kumar’s 2024 switch, welfare politics, institutional tilt and failed mass mobilisation have left India’s...

01.01.2026 6

Ajaz Ashraf

Vaping Ban Exists Only On Paper

India’s e-cigarette ban has failed in practice, with smuggled vapes flooding cities and online markets. Lack of enforcement, rising seizures and...

01.01.2026 7

Fpj Web Desk

Unnao Case: Supreme Court Steps Into Halt A Moral Collapse Of Justice

The Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court order releasing convicted ex-MLA Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case, reaffirming that...

01.01.2026 7

Fpj Web Desk

ASEAN And India Are Becoming Each Other’s Strategic Hedge In An Uncertain World

As global uncertainty deepens, India and ASEAN are emerging as mutual strategic hedges. From trade and supply chains to education, migration and...

01.01.2026 10

Patralekha Chatterjee

Pawar Reunion Exposes The Politics Of Compulsion In Maharashtra

As Maharashtra heads into civic polls, the sudden reunion of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar highlights political compulsion over ideology. The...

01.01.2026 1

Rohit Chandavarkar

Year Ender 2025: Donald Trump And The Last White Man — How History May Remember America’s Most Disruptive President

Year Ender 2025 explores how Donald Trump may be remembered as a symbol of white nationalism, democratic decline and global disruption—arguing that...

01.01.2026 1

Aditya Sinha

Year Ender 2025: BLO Deaths, SIR Pressure And The Human Cost Of India’s Electoral Machinery

They knock on doors to keep democracy alive — and return home carrying threats, targets and fear. As deadlines harden and pressure mounts, India’s...

01.01.2026 3

Ketan Narottam Tanna

Tarique Rahman Emerges As Key Player In Bangladesh Elections Amid End Of 'Battles Of The Begums'

Former PM Sheikh Hasina won’t contest, and Begum Khaleda Zia’s passing ends the "Battles of the Begums" in Bangladesh’s elections. Tarique...

01.01.2026 5

Ashwin Ahmad

Kala Gamanam: Time Moves On, Wisdom Must Catch Up

A reflective essay on kala (time) as an unstoppable, neutral force, urging humans to live with purpose, discipline and right action. Drawing from...

01.01.2026 1

Dr. S. Ainavolu

Year Ender 2025: Suicide, Scapegoating And The Cost Of Looking Away In India

From viral deaths to televised witch-hunts, how India keeps searching for culprits instead of confronting mental illness.

01.01.2026 2

Shreevatsa Nevatia

Year-Ender 2025: The Imitation Game And The Rise Of AI

AI is increasingly shaped by human emotions, showing stress under strong prompts. Studies warn heavy AI use lowers brain activity, harms critical...

01.01.2026 1

Rudraa Abirami Sudarshan

Year-Ender 2025: Are Indians Too Conservative In Their Dress Sense?

India’s dress sense is often seen as conservative, but history shows otherwise. The hesitation today stems more from social judgment than...

01.01.2026 1

Yash Birla

Year Ender 2025: Are India’s Graduates Truly Employable, Or Are Degrees Failing The Workforce?

India produces over 25 lakh graduates annually, yet many remain unprepared for real-world jobs. This op-ed examines the systemic gaps in higher...

01.01.2026 7

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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

US Military Seizure Of Venezuela’s President Marks A Dangerous Return To Neo-Colonial Regime Change Politics

Fpj Web Desk

Sanctions, Inflation And Street Protests Push Iran Into Renewed Turmoil As Economic Collapse And Global Pressures Deepen Crisis

Fpj Web Desk

Somnath Swabhiman Parv: A 1000 Years Of Unbroken Faith (1026-2026)

Fpj Web Desk

‘Donroe’ Doctrine Has Led To ‘Putinisation’ Of American Foreign Policy

Ash Narain Roy

Why Love, Inspiration And the Guru–Shishya Spirit Create Lasting Leadership Beyond Money And Motivation

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

From India To America: The Rising Discourse on Faith, Family, & National Identity

Anant Vijay

A Realistic View Of Tiger Deaths

Fpj Editorial

Tragedy In The Swiss Alps

Fpj Editorial

Indore’s Crying Shame: ‘Cleanest City’ Title Rings Hollow As Sewage-Contaminated Water Kills Residents

Fpj Web Desk

India–Bangladesh Relations At A Crossroads: What Jaishankar’s Dhaka Visit Really Signals

Fpj Web Desk

FPJ For Better Mumbai: Citizens, Speak Up And Demand Better City For Yourself!,' Says Zoru Bathena

Fpj Web Desk

Do BMC Elections Matter? Why Mumbai’s Civic Polls Still Matter — And Where They Don’t

Smruti Koppikar

HerStory: She Said, One Is Not Born, But Rather Becomes, A Woman

Deepa Ghalot

BMC Poll 2026: BJP’s Hindutva Pitch Faces Thackerays’ Marathi Pride In High-Stakes Mumbai Civic Battle

Ali Chougule

New Year Resolutions: Why Most Fail And How To Make Them Last

Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

Life With AI: When Machines Start To Feel Like Companions

Nishant Sahdev

Guiding Light: The Subtle Art Of Storytelling

Ritesh Aswaney

New Delhi: Why 2026 Gives The BJP A Strategic Edge Over A Fragmented Opposition

Ks Tomar

From Right To Information To Right To Deny? How The DPDP Act Dilutes A Fundamental Freedom

Shailesh Gandhi

SEBI's Chronic Discomfort With The Rule Of Law

Deepak Sanchety

Year-Ender 2025: An Eminently Forgettable Year For Indian Advertising

Fpj Editorial

Year-Ender 2025: Taliban 2.0 An Intrepid Indian Inside Afghanistan

Fpj Editorial

Year Ender 2025: Why India’s Opposition Remains Weak Despite BJP Vulnerabilities

Ajaz Ashraf

Vaping Ban Exists Only On Paper

Fpj Web Desk

Unnao Case: Supreme Court Steps Into Halt A Moral Collapse Of Justice

Fpj Web Desk

ASEAN And India Are Becoming Each Other’s Strategic Hedge In An Uncertain World

Patralekha Chatterjee

Pawar Reunion Exposes The Politics Of Compulsion In Maharashtra

Rohit Chandavarkar

Year Ender 2025: Donald Trump And The Last White Man — How History May Remember America’s Most Disruptive President

Aditya Sinha

Year Ender 2025: BLO Deaths, SIR Pressure And The Human Cost Of India’s Electoral Machinery

Ketan Narottam Tanna

Tarique Rahman Emerges As Key Player In Bangladesh Elections Amid End Of 'Battles Of The Begums'