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Forsaking law in the name of justice

Forsaking law in the name of justice

The recent Supreme Court incident, where a lawyer threw a shoe at the Chief Justice citing religious sentiment, goes beyond mere misconduct — it...

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Bhopinder Singh

A new chapter in UK-India ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s maiden visit to India signals pragmatism and purpose; India’s openness reflects confidence and global stature The...

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Finding relevance in a world that’s changing

The times they are a — changing, and how! You blink, and the world has spun a few times, setting you down in an unfamiliar place. You sneeze, and...

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Asha Iyer Kumar

Your vote: Be the powerful change-maker India needs

Your vote: Be the powerful change-maker India needs

As Bihar prepares for its 2025 Legislative Assembly Elections, every vote becomes a voice of change. In the world’s largest democracy,...

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Nitu Kumari Navgeet

Drone Didi: A revolutionary step towards women empowerment

Agriculture has always been the backbone of India’s economy, employing nearly half of the population and contributing significantly to the nation’s...

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Himanshu Verma

Rajasthan’s children killed by negligence and corruption

When medicine meant to cure becomes a cause of death, it is not a tragic accident; it is proof of systemic rot in governance and regulation. It is...

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Brijendra Singh Ola

Global climate crisis intensifies

Global climate crisis intensifies

As vulnerable nations face existential threats, the upcoming UN CoP 30 summit in Belem confronts the critical question: can global leaders finally...

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B K Singh

An assault on judiciary

An attempt to hurl a shoe at the CJI in the Supreme Court is a grave affront to judicial dignity. The assailant’s claim of “divine will” makes...

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Caste, conscience, and the forgotten spirit of equality

The Indian caste system has historically been one of the key dimensions through which society in India has been differentiated — alongside class,...

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Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj Ji

When brands speak culture and the world listens

When brands speak culture and the world listens

When advertising transcends commerce, it becomes culture. From Gap’s KATSEYE campaign to India’s Amul and Cadbury classics, the power lies in...

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Chaitanya K Prasad

Internships: Building future-ready youth for a digital India

In the 21st century, India’s guiding mantra-”Digital First” — has become much more than a technological aspiration. It represents a transformative...

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T Senthil Siva Subramanian

Empowering MSMEs, the real backbone of Indian economy

Empowering MSMEs, the real backbone of Indian economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on 21 September, urged the people to promote swadeshi and buy indigenous goods. Prime...

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Rahul Jain

RSS: A century of ideological evolution

RSS: A century of ideological evolution

As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh celebrates its centenary this month, a hundred years on, it remains a powerful force in shaping India s socio-...

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Kalyani Shankar

An election that echoes beyond Bihar

With controversies raging over SIR, allegations flying, Bihar heads into a high-stakes election, one that could set the tone of the nation’s...

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Conscience: The forgotten language of divinity

The words conscience and conscious are often confused because they sound similar, yet they signify two entirely different realms of human...

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Ajit Kumar Bishnoi

Karur stampede was avoidable: Observations from ground zero

Karur stampede was avoidable: Observations from ground zero

Preventable tragedies at Karur and Bengaluru highlight systemic failures in crowd management, administrative oversight, and safety protocols....

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Anurag Thakur

How neglect threatens India’s hidden archaeological treasures

How neglect threatens India’s hidden archaeological treasures

The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), one of the world’s earliest urban cultures, continues to fascinate historians, linguists, and archaeologists....

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Ashok Kumar/ Kaushal Kishore

Voice-led AI: Bridging India’s digital divide

Voice-led AI: Bridging India’s digital divide

For years, India’s digital divide wasn’t about access to devices, but access to essential services. While billions own internet-connected phones,...

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Rahul Gupta

Chabahar port faces geopolitical gridlock

Chabahar port faces geopolitical gridlock

Chabahar has been central to New Delhi’s regional strategy. But with Washington revoking its sanctions waiver, India now faces a tough balancing...

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Parul Chandra

The Coldrif tragedy: A national disgrace

The cough syrup tragedy is a damning indictment of India’s drug regulation system — one crippled by negligence, corruption, and official apathy It...

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Education: Rebuilding the three pillars of national progress

Education is not merely a system of instruction—it is the architecture of a nation’s future. Yet this grand edifice stands fragile when its three...

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Sakshi Sethi

Karur tragedy: Why crowd safety must come before politics

Karur tragedy: Why crowd safety must come before politics

The Karur stampede exposes India’s chronic failure in crowd management and public safety. As the nation heads into a season of rallies and...

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Satendra Singh

Sarah Mullally’s rise marks a new dawn for the Church of England

When Henry VIII defied papal authority in 1534 over a single divorce case, few could have imagined that centuries later, a woman would ascend to...

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Santhosh Mathew

Internet shutdown: Law, legitimacy, and the freedom

On 2 October 2025, Gaurav Dayal, Secretary of the Home Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, issued a notification ordering a 48-hour suspension...

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Shubham Arya

A life of service, conviction, and courage

A life of service, conviction, and courage

A scholar, organiser, parliamentarian, and sports visionary, VK Malhotra ji’s life was a tapestry of purpose and perseverance — an enduring...

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Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Of India

A fragile opening or tactical pause?

Hamas has agreed to key elements of Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan. Yet doubts persist over Hamas’ intent and the plan’s viability After a...

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Learning to Pause: Lessons in Empathy!

I find that with increasing age, I am  becoming more rigid in opinions, have begun to develop  pre-conceived notions, and I am turning more...

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Sanjay Chandra

How the CPI shaped India’s conscience and democracy

How the CPI shaped India’s conscience and democracy

From colonial resistance to post-independence reform, the CPI’s journey reflects a relentless pursuit of justice, equality, and dignity for the...

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P Sandosh Kumar

Punjab industries struggle under inverted duty pressure

Punjab industries struggle under inverted duty pressure

The recent rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs-removing the 12 per cent and 28per cent brackets and consolidating them into 5...

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As Mittal

Lighting up Diwali with growth and empowerment

Lighting up Diwali with growth and empowerment

On 30th June 2017, at the stroke of midnight, a ceremonial joint session was held in Parliament to launch the country’s historic legislation, the...

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