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Indian Politics Needs Far-Reaching Reforms, Not Whimsical Fixes

Indian Politics Needs Far-Reaching Reforms, Not Whimsical Fixes

The Supreme Court's observations in the Shiv Sena factions dispute have prompted debate over the authority of political parties over elected...

09.08.2026 20

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The Crisis In Indian Education And Skills Is Real And Quite Deep

India's education and skills crisis extends far beyond NEET, with poor learning outcomes, inadequate vocational training and low employability...

28.07.2026 30

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Energy Security & Power Grid Management Are Key To Solving India’s Power Crisis

Renewed Gulf tensions and the threat to the Hormuz Strait highlight India's need for long-term energy security. Beyond managing short-term...

12.07.2026 30

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Sustainable Energy Needed To Save Environment As Well As Prosper

Sustainable energy is essential for balancing economic growth with environmental protection. Rising energy demand, finite fossil fuel reserves,...

03.07.2026 40

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Our Resources Can Provide The Solutions To Our Economic Problems

A policy proposal calls for India to transition all motor vehicles to electric within 10 years to cut dependence on imported fossil fuels, estimating...

14.06.2026 30

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India Must Transition 100% To EV Road Transport To End Oil Dependence

The column warned that any repeated closure of the Strait of Hormuz could worsen India's energy import dependence, with oil imports near 90% and LPG...

31.05.2026 40

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India Must Unlock Hidden Capital To Turn The Crisis Into An Opportunity

A poor country, sitting on a vast reservoir of hidden capital, with an immense need for capital, cannot afford idle capital of $5 tn unutilised

17.05.2026 30

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Energy Resilience And Shipping Lanes: The Twin 757 Challenges

An editorial warns the prolonged Iran conflict and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy security and trade. It says nations may...

03.05.2026 30

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Stunning Self-Denial, Spectacular Self-Goal: A Pragmatic Take On Parliament's Failed Women's Reservation Bill

An opinion piece backed the NDA’s stance to freeze states’ seat shares despite delimitation concerns, calling it a major act of self-denial. It...

19.04.2026 40

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West Asia Crisis: Global Energy Crisis Looms As Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains

The Iran war highlights a major US strategic failure, triggering global risks. The Strait of Hormuz blockade has disrupted oil and gas supplies,...

06.04.2026 50

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Israel-Iran war: A Local War That Has Caused Worldwide Disruption

Three weeks into the Iran conflict, global repercussions are severe. Iran’s asymmetric attacks on civilian & energy infrastructure, including...

22.03.2026 70

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The Middle East Conflict: The Great Power Games And Their Unintended Consequences

The commentary argues that global powers often trigger unintended consequences through military interventions. Examining past U.S. actions—from the...

08.03.2026 40

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Supreme Court Flags Populist Freebies As Fiscal Risk, Calls For Non-Partisan Enforcement Of Budget Discipline

The Supreme Court of India has warned that unchecked populist spending is weakening state finances, urging responsible welfare policies and stronger...

23.02.2026 40

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Landmark Finance Commission, Prudent Budget, And Key Trade Deals Reshape India’s Economic Outlook

Four developments—the Finance Commission report, a prudent Union Budget, the EU free trade agreement and a US trade deal—together strengthen...

10.02.2026 30

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Iran’s Crisis And The Paradox Of The Modern Nation-State: When Power Chooses To Kill Instead Of Reform

Iran’s violent suppression of protests exposes a grim paradox of modern nation-states: regimes often survive by killing their own people. The...

28.01.2026 30

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Iran Faces Brutal Crackdown Amid Protests as History Shows Undemocratic Regimes Rely On Oppression

The Iranian regime’s violent suppression of citizens protesting social and economic injustices has drawn global concern. Since Mahsa Amini’s death...

27.01.2026 40

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The Lessons India Must Learn From Venezuela Experience

The US capture of Venezuela’s president highlights limits of military power and flawed strategic goals, offering lessons for India. Venezuela’s...

14.01.2026 40

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SHANTI Act And The Power Question: Why India Must Rethink Nuclear Energy Ambitions

Ever since the invention of the incandescent light bulb by Thomas Alva Edison in 1879 and Nikola Tesla’s demonstration of the phosphorescent light...

30.12.2025 70

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Are We Prepared To Promote Inclusion Or Risk Growth?

The Bihar elections, once again, showed us how our politics is mired in this vicious cycle of competitive populism. By now we are all familiar with...

15.12.2025 30

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The Time Has Come To Review Governors’ Appointment

The Court asserted that the governor's actions, under Article 200, are subject to judicial review. Most controversially, the Court invoked its power...

02.12.2025 40

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Balancing Welfare & Growth: The Fiscal Tightrope States Are Failing To Walk

State finances in several Indian states are deteriorating due to overspending, high public-sector wages, unsustainable borrowing, opaque budgets and a...

19.11.2025 50

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Indian Stability In The Midst Of South Asian Chaos

Several political convulsions in our South Asian subcontinent over the past three years once again demonstrate the fragility of democratic systems.

25.09.2025 40

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Fiscal Prudence, Rule Of Law And Quality Education Needed For Growth

Hopefully, the present tariff crisis will soon be resolved satisfactorily. Meanwhile, the Union will certainly do whatever is possible and necessary...

10.09.2025 40

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Let Us Begin With One Small Step In Our Fight Against Corruption

The Lok Satta movement pioneered the Election Watch movement in 1999. As part of Election Watch, a highly credible, non-partisan, transparent exercise...

26.08.2025 50

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Pragmatism, Not Reckless Bravado Or Meek Surrender

It will be useful to separate the 25% tariffs announced against most Indian goods as part of President Trump's America First Policy from the...

14.08.2025 40

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The Nimisha Priya Case Must Serve As A Lesson For India

The Nimisha Priya trial and conviction in strife-torn Yemen is one such case that is agitating the minds of many Indians.

29.07.2025 40

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Global Order And New Geopolitical Challenges: Ukraine War, Iran Crisis And Future Of International Stability

Nevertheless, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Israeli and American bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities also indicate a changing world order. The...

16.07.2025 50

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Urgent Need To Save Our Cities From Congestion And Paralysis

The biggest daily problems of any city dweller today are almost certainly road congestion and traffic paralysis. Endless man-hours are lost. Pollution...

03.07.2025 40

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We Can Reverse Brain Drain Through Reforms In Higher Education

Despite the enormous competition for securing admission in STEM courses and in reputed institutions, there is a broad consensus that our universities...

22.06.2025 40

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Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling On Governor Powers Sparks Debate On Indian Federalism And Judicial Overreach

On April 8, 2025, the Supreme Court gave an important judgement on the governors' powers. The court held that the governor has limited discretion in...

05.06.2025 50

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Operation Sindoor: India’s Measured Response To Terrorism Balances Deterrence And Strategic Patience

With Operation Sindoor, India has carved out a space between helpless inaction and a full-scale war between nuclear-armed states. The precise,...

22.05.2025 50

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