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Affordability, Creativity, And Innovation: The Three Pillars Of Sound Education

Affordability, Creativity, And Innovation: The Three Pillars Of Sound Education

An opinion article argues that student protests reflect frustration with India’s outdated education system and demand deeper reforms. The writer...

10.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

Ashutosh

The Movement’s Success Must Not Take The CJP The AAP Way

The CJP's success in holding the government accountable should not become a stepping stone into electoral politics, the article argues. Drawing...

27.07.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Can The BJP Government Come Out Of The Present Crisis Victorious?

In an opinion piece, Ashutosh argues that recent controversies, leadership decisions and candidate changes suggest possible churn within the BJP and...

13.07.2026 30

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Ram Mandir Theft A Major Setback To The RSS’s Core Philosophy

The alleged Ram Mandir donation theft controversy has become an ideological challenge for the RSS, questioning its handling of the issue and its...

29.06.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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Uniting Splinter Groups Into A Single Entity Is The Only Way Forward

The article argues that the split within the TMC highlights the growing vulnerability of regional parties in India's political landscape. It advocates...

15.06.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The Rise Of A New Congress From The Ashes Of The Old Guards

The writer argued that a 'New Congress' is emerging under Rahul Gandhi, with Bharat Jodo Yatra, Save the Constitution campaign and caste census...

01.06.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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Lessons The Opposition Must Learn From History On Unity

The INDIA alliance and regional opposition parties must unite to effectively challenge the BJP in the 2029 elections, the opinion piece says. Drawing...

18.05.2026 30

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Opposition Needs To Unite Against The Hindutva Onslaught

BJP’s expanding dominance after recent Assembly elections highlights growing challenges for opposition parties. It underscores the need for unity...

04.05.2026 40

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State Of The Nation: Israel Emerges As Biggest Loser In ‘War Of Choice’ Amid Global Backlash

Israel is portrayed as the biggest loser in the ongoing Middle East conflict, with global backlash over Gaza actions, declining international support,...

20.04.2026 40

Free Press Journal

Ashutosh

Donald Trump Has Hastened America's Demise: Iran War Proves US Empire Is In Decline And He Is Most Unworthy Of Presidency

An opinion article argues that US global dominance is weakening due to foreign policy missteps and wars, including the Iran conflict. It claims...

06.04.2026 40

Free Press Journal

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Middle East Conflict Reflects Deepening ‘Clash Of Civilisations’ With Global Consequences

The ongoing Middle East conflict reflects a deeper clash of civilisations driven by religion, ideology, and geopolitics, raising concerns over global...

23.03.2026 60

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Power Of The Collective: It Was The Whole Team That Made The World Cup Possible

An opinion column credits coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav for guiding the India national cricket team to a T20 World Cup triumph...

09.03.2026 50

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US–Iran Conflict Signals A Shift From Rules To Power Politics

US strikes on Iran mark a breakdown of the rules-based order and raise troubling questions about power, accountability and global security.

04.03.2026 40

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Trump’s Tariff Politics Face Backlash As Trade Deal With India Fails To Revive Slipping US Public Support

The article argues that Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy, including the India–US deal, has failed to revive American confidence, with...

10.02.2026 40

Free Press Journal

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Dhurandhar: In Defence Of A Film That Is Not Propaganda

Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the most debated films of recent times, accused by some of being propaganda and praised by others for its boldness....

15.01.2026 50

Free Press Journal

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Why Congress Cannot Revive Itself With Old Guard Leaders Like Digvijay Singh

The article argues that Congress cannot revive itself by copying the RSS organisational model or relying on old leaders. Instead, it needs fresh...

31.12.2025 40

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Modi’s Surprise Pick Again: Who Is Nitin Nabin And Why Delhi Didn’t See Him Coming?

The BJP’s elevation of little-known Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin as working president has stunned Delhi’s political circle once again. In line with...

17.12.2025 50

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Kejriwal Should Know That A Captain Is As Good As His Team

Every leader in the party showed helplessness, and I felt ‘used and thrown’.” The term ‘use and throw’ caught my imagination, and with the...

03.12.2025 40

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Bihar Verdict Reignites PM Modi’s Political Dominance, Resets Opposition Calculus

Bihar elections have had a magical impact on Prime Minister Modi, who has looked less confident since the 2024 parliamentary elections. Then, the...

18.11.2025 40

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Opinion | The Bihar Election's Script Was Actually Written In Haryana. Here's How

14.11.2025 50

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Will Prashant Kishor’s Bold Pitch Garner Votes In Bihar?

Prashant Kishore (PK) was then in the business of helping political parties with his team to contest and win elections. In 2014, he was with Modi, but...

05.11.2025 40

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The Nitish Puzzle Has Made Bihar Election Interesting

As of now, no one is in a position to declare a clear winner. It’s really credible that even after almost 20 years in power, the NDA is in...

22.10.2025 50

Free Press Journal

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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Might Prove To Be A Litmus Test For Many

Bihar has a great history; it’s a land of great empires, but of late, it is the poorest state in India with the lowest per capita income in the...

10.10.2025 60

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India's Swadeshi Dilemma: Modi's Call vs Economic Reality

I am neither an enthusiastic supporter of Prime Minister Modi nor do I follow him blindly, but I keenly follow his politics since his days as the...

24.09.2025 50

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With Modi’s Magic Waning, Will The BJP Survive Bihar?

It is a foregone conclusion that the BJP’s candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, will win, but what is of interest is the margin of that victory. But the...

10.09.2025 50

Free Press Journal

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India's Political Journey From Unipolar To Multipolar Is A Welcome Change

Democracy metamorphoses into a dictatorship in the absence of a robust opposition. A strong opposition is a signal that the Modi government now has to...

27.08.2025 50

Free Press Journal

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Indian Election Circus: Alas! If Only Seshan Was Around

At the time of writing, the whole country is busy debating what Rahul Gandhi has alleged through his disclosure about vote theft in Karnataka’s...

14.08.2025 50

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Supreme Court’s Anti-Climactic Stand On Bihar SIR Leaves Electoral Integrity In Limbo

The most anticipated wait has turned out to be the anti-climax. Those who thought that on July 28, the Supreme Court would decide the fate of SIR...

30.07.2025 40

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Opinion | Can India And China Be 'Frenemies'?

16.07.2025 40

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India’s Foreign Policy At Crossroads: A Crisis Of Capacity, Ambition And Misjudged Alliances

Henry Kissinger was a once-in-a-generation diplomat who worked with President Nixon to change the course of history. His observations about Napoleon...

16.07.2025 50

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Election Commission's Credibility Crisis: Why India’s Democratic Future Depends On Institutional Reform

The Election Commission (EC) has done more damage to Indian democracy than any other institution in the country. Knowingly or unknowingly, the whole...

02.07.2025 40

Free Press Journal

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A War Based On Ideology Aims For Annihilation Not Mediation

Israel concocted a false pretext that Iran’s insistence on getting a nuclear weapon is a serious threat to its existence.

18.06.2025 40

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How The PM Lost The Plot Because Of The Ceasefire

The Modi government had launched Operation Sindoor to teach Pakistan a lesson so that India would not face an ugly war of terrorism in the future and...

04.06.2025 50

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For Pakistan, The War With India Is Not Geographical But Religious

The Indian army on May 7 attacked 9 places, four of which were in Pakistan.

21.05.2025 50

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