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Supreme Court’s Order Quashing FIRs Against Protesting CJP Students Is Whimsical

Supreme Court’s Order Quashing FIRs Against Protesting CJP Students Is Whimsical

The Supreme Court’s September 1 order quashing FIRs against CJP students who participated in protests has drawn criticism in this opinion piece. The...

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Editorial

The Bar Council Of India Is Playing Politics

The Bar Council Of India Is Playing Politics

An opinion piece criticised the Bar Council of India’s response to a NALSAR student protest over a CJI’s invitation, while discussing Supreme...

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Editorial

Gloria Steinem: Women’s Rights Warrior Makes An Exit

Gloria Steinem: Women’s Rights Warrior Makes An Exit

Gloria Steinem, who died at 92, was remembered as a pioneering feminist who transformed the global women’s rights movement. The article said she...

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Editorial

Nature, And Disasters, Know No Political Boundaries

Nature, And Disasters, Know No Political Boundaries

An opinion article examines Nepal’s devastating floods and argues that Himalayan nations need stronger climate cooperation. It says shared river...

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Rashme Sehgal

Maharashtra Government Set To Play The Villain In Interfaith Romance

Maharashtra Government Set To Play The Villain In Interfaith Romance

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 has drawn criticism over its potential impact on religious freedom and interfaith relationships. The law...

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Editorial

Why Are IAS Officers Quitting Uttar Pradesh Bureaucracy?

Why Are IAS Officers Quitting Uttar Pradesh Bureaucracy?

Divya Mittal’s resignation from the IAS after 13 years has renewed questions about why officers leave the Uttar Pradesh bureaucracy mid-career. The...

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Biswajeet Banerjee

The New Battleground And Old Weaponry: Brand Memory And Preference

The New Battleground And Old Weaponry: Brand Memory And Preference

As technology, AI and e-commerce make product features increasingly easy to replicate, brands face a new battle for consumer preference. The article...

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Sanjeev Kotnala

Guiding Light: How Small Steps Can Lead You Towards Lasting Happiness

Guiding Light: How Small Steps Can Lead You Towards Lasting Happiness

Happiness is not something that simply happens; it is something we gradually build. By staying present, becoming honest with ourselves and recognising...

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Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

India, The Dancing Elephant, Has Slowed To A Waddle

India, The Dancing Elephant, Has Slowed To A Waddle

India’s ambitions of becoming a global power face challenges from economic, institutional and governance shortcomings. The Modi government’s...

02.09.2026 10

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Ash Narain Roy

A Memory, A Book And The Politics Over Its Publication

A Memory, A Book And The Politics Over Its Publication

Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir has sparked debate over its reported criticism of Narendra Modi and the RSS, its timing ahead of the Uttar Pradesh...

02.09.2026 20

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Bhavdeep Kang

Flying High, Saving Low: Getting Better

Flying High, Saving Low: Getting Better

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to Indians to avoid non-essential foreign travel, destination weddings and unnecessary gold purchases is...

02.09.2026 20

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Editorial

The SIR Raises Many More Questions

The SIR Raises Many More Questions

Nearly six crore names have been deleted from electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories after the third phase of SIR. Maharashtra...

02.09.2026 20

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Editorial

SCO Bishkek Declaration: India’s Strategic Balancing Act Gets Tougher

SCO Bishkek Declaration: India’s Strategic Balancing Act Gets Tougher

The SCO Bishkek Declaration gives India a stronger diplomatic platform on terrorism, including specific reference to the Pahalgam attack, while...

02.09.2026 20

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Ks Tomar

When Citizen Accountability Turns Into Public Confrontation, Who Protects Due Process?

When Citizen Accountability Turns Into Public Confrontation, Who Protects Due Process?

The CJP’s ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign highlights the need for public accountability, but citizen inspections must not become mob justice. The...

01.09.2026 20

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Shivaprasad Khened

India’s Bishkek Bet: Use The SCO To Hedge In A War-Ravaged World

India’s Bishkek Bet: Use The SCO To Hedge In A War-Ravaged World

India is seeking to use the SCO as a platform for diplomacy, trade, connectivity and energy security amid conflicts around Ukraine, Iran and the...

01.09.2026 20

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

Lionel Messi Finally Calls It Quits

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 20-year Argentina career that brought him the 2022 FIFA World Cup and...

01.09.2026 20

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Editorial

The GDP Is Booming On Paper But Where Are The Jobs?

The GDP Is Booming On Paper But Where Are The Jobs?

India’s GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter, but the strong headline figure masks concerns over job creation, household incomes and...

01.09.2026 20

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Editorial

Guiding Light: Understanding Tapatrayam And The Three Fires Of Suffering

Guiding Light: Understanding Tapatrayam And The Three Fires Of Suffering

Tapatrayam refers to three forms of suffering—Adhyatmika, Adhibhautika and Adhidaivika. Hindu philosophy teaches detachment, equanimity and inner...

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Dr Ainavolu Srinivas

He Who Has Krishna Lacks Nothing: A Message Of Faith, Surrender And Divine Protection

He Who Has Krishna Lacks Nothing: A Message Of Faith, Surrender And Divine Protection

On Janmashtami, spiritual leader Dada J P Vaswani’s teachings emphasise complete surrender and faith in Lord Krishna. He said devotees who trust...

31.08.2026 20

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Dada J P Vaswani

The BJP’s Akali Dilemma: Ally Or An Unnecessary Liability?

The BJP’s Akali Dilemma: Ally Or An Unnecessary Liability?

The BJP is weighing whether to revive its long-standing alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections. While the...

31.08.2026 20

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Ajay Jha

Reading Firaq Gorakhpuri's Hindustani Poetry In These Volatile Times

Reading Firaq Gorakhpuri's Hindustani Poetry In These Volatile Times

Firaq Gorakhpuri’s poetry offers a powerful reminder of India’s shared linguistic heritage. He blended Hindi and Urdu vocabulary, Indian imagery...

31.08.2026 20

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Sumit Paul

Purification Is Not Cleaning, It Belongs To A Different Vocabulary

Purification Is Not Cleaning, It Belongs To A Different Vocabulary

The alleged “shuddhikaran” ceremony at a Haldwani venue has raised questions over caste prejudice and the meaning of purification. The article...

31.08.2026 20

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Editorial

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Does The Classic Brechtian Deed

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Does The Classic Brechtian Deed

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has defended students’ right to question authority and express dissent, saying they cannot be threatened with punitive action...

31.08.2026 20

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Editorial

Nepal’s Communal Fault Lines Expose A Deeper Political Crisis

Nepal’s Communal Fault Lines Expose A Deeper Political Crisis

Nepal’s recent Hindu-Muslim clashes expose deeper tensions over identity, secularism and governance. The violence has raised questions over PM...

31.08.2026 20

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Ks Tomar

The Dwindling Minority In India’s Electoral Politics

The Dwindling Minority In India’s Electoral Politics

A debate over declining Muslim representation in India's electoral politics has intensified after BJP's rise since 2014, the article notes. It says...

30.08.2026 10

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Ali Chougule

Fail Again, And Fail Better

Fail Again, And Fail Better

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s reported plan to replace “fail” with “eligible for skill training” for students not clearing board...

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Editorial

Pigeonholing Youth Into Various Generations Has Become A National Pastime

Pigeonholing Youth Into Various Generations Has Become A National Pastime

The article examines India’s youth concerns, arguing that generational classifications have little value compared with issues like unemployment,...

30.08.2026 10

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S Murlidharan

The Penguin Unpublishing Ltd

The Penguin Unpublishing Ltd

Penguin Random House India has faced criticism after reports that Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’ may not be published as planned. The...

30.08.2026 20

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Editorial

Be It Dhol Or DJ, It's The Decibels That Matter

Be It Dhol Or DJ, It's The Decibels That Matter

Noise pollution remains a complex issue involving law, culture and public rights. Courts have ruled that excessive noise is not protected as a...

30.08.2026 20

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Fpj Web Desk

Raksha Bandhan Showcased The Strength Of UP’s Law And Order

Raksha Bandhan Showcased The Strength Of UP’s Law And Order

The Uttar Pradesh government said nearly 60 lakh women and accompanying passengers travelled free on UPSRTC buses during Raksha Bandhan. The...

29.08.2026 20

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Prof Sonali Singh

When The Gaze Is Subverted And The Rules Of Trauma Are Rewritten

When The Gaze Is Subverted And The Rules Of Trauma Are Rewritten

Abigail Dean’s The Death of Us, winner of the CWA Golden Dragon Award, examines the lifelong psychological impact of rape through survivors Isabel...

28.08.2026 20

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Deepa Gahlot

Why Bureaucrats Are Queuing Up For The Ram Mandir CEO’s Post

Why Bureaucrats Are Queuing Up For The Ram Mandir CEO’s Post

The Ram Mandir CEO post has attracted 5,585 applications from retired IAS and IPS officers, military veterans, corporate executives and technology...

28.08.2026 20

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Biswajeet Banerjee

Government Must Protect Migrant Kashmiri Pandits

Government Must Protect Migrant Kashmiri Pandits

A threat letter targeting Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu has raised serious security concerns after reportedly naming individuals and listing their...

28.08.2026 20

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Editorial

A Guarantee That Couldn't Guarantee

A Guarantee That Couldn't Guarantee

The NCLT has approved a repayment plan offering creditors Rs 6.5 crore in Subhash Chandra’s personal insolvency case, against aggregate claims of Rs...

28.08.2026 20

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Editorial

Dolly Parton: An Artist, Philanthropist And Businesswoman The World Will Miss Terribly

Dolly Parton: An Artist, Philanthropist And Businesswoman The World Will Miss Terribly

Dolly Parton, the country music superstar who rose from poverty in Tennessee to global fame, has died at 80. Known for hits including “Jolene” and...

27.08.2026 10

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Editorial

Women Are ‘Free’, Until They Actually Exercise Freedom

Women Are ‘Free’, Until They Actually Exercise Freedom

Women in India continue to face double standards when exercising freedom in speech, appearance, relationships, sexuality, family responsibilities and...

27.08.2026 10

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Srinath Sridharan

Listening To The Land, Water And Trees In City-Making

Listening To The Land, Water And Trees In City-Making

Mumbai’s rapid redevelopment and the planned expansion of Third Mumbai are placing forests, rivers, mangroves and other natural ecosystems under...

27.08.2026 20

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Smruti Koppikar

Nepal: The Land Of Beauty And Deep Sorrow

Nepal: The Land Of Beauty And Deep Sorrow

Nepal continues to face devastating cycles of floods, earthquakes and avalanches, deepening economic and humanitarian challenges. The latest flash...

27.08.2026 20

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Editorial

Beggar-Free Stats But Berozgari Realities Persist

Beggar-Free Stats But Berozgari Realities Persist

The latest census framework’s reported removal of the separate “beggars and vagrants” category is used as a lens to examine India’s deeper...

26.08.2026 20

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Editorial

XHumanoid: A Chinese Bolt To Usain From The Blue

XHumanoid: A Chinese Bolt To Usain From The Blue

A Chinese humanoid robot reportedly beat Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second 100m record, while another robot surpassed the human 400m record. The development...

26.08.2026 20

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Editorial

Raksha: The Protection We Truly Need

Raksha: The Protection We Truly Need

Raksha Bandhan represents a bond of love, purity, responsibility and protection that extends beyond physical safety. The festival also highlights the...

26.08.2026 20

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Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji

The Danger Of SEBI’s Uneven Use Of Enforcement Machinery

The Danger Of SEBI’s Uneven Use Of Enforcement Machinery

SEBI’s swift action in an alleged Sensex expiry manipulation case has highlighted concerns over its uneven enforcement record. The article questions...

26.08.2026 20

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Deepak Sanchety

Free Coaching Will Not Fix The Main Problem In Indian Education

Free Coaching Will Not Fix The Main Problem In Indian Education

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan for free online coaching could improve access for disadvantaged students, but it may not solve the deeper...

26.08.2026 20

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Ajit Ranade

India’s Very Own ‘Tale Of Two Cities’ Of The Contemporary Times

India’s economic progress, infrastructure expansion, banking reforms and digital payments offer reasons for optimism, writes Dr Jayaprakash Narayan....

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Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

Rebuilding Memories Of Operation Sindoor, For Better Or Verse

The article revisits Operation Sindoor and the reported rebuilding of sites targeted in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It questions...

25.08.2026 20

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Editorial

For The Love Of Marathi Language

The Maharashtra government’s Marathi language rule for taxi, autorickshaw and app-based cab drivers has triggered protests in Mumbai. While the move...

25.08.2026 30

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Editorial

Three Action Points For The Government For Micro-Level Reforms

India should shift its reform focus from macroeconomic changes to micro-level reforms in agriculture, education and MSMEs, the author argues. Key...

25.08.2026 20

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Madan Sabnavis

Shravana Purnima: Understanding The Spiritual Significance Of Raksha Bandhan And Sibling Bonds

Shravana Purnima, marked by Raksha Bandhan and the changing of the yagnopaveetam, carries deep spiritual and cultural significance. Dr S. Ainavolu...

25.08.2026 20

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Dr Ainavolu Srinivas

Has Rahul Gandhi Found A Counter To The BJP’s Hindutva Politics?

Rahul Gandhi is attempting to build an ideological alternative to the BJP’s Hindutva through secularism, constitutionalism, social justice, caste...

24.08.2026 20

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Ashutosh

Violence Is Not A Solution To The Problems Confronting Meghalaya

Violence during a KSU black-flag rally in Shillong on August 19 reportedly damaged more than 30 vehicles and public property. The unrest also...

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