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The Strait Of Hormuz Holds The Key To World Stability

The Strait Of Hormuz Holds The Key To World Stability

Stability in the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global economic and geopolitical security. With tensions involving the US, Iran, Israel and Hezbollah...

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Free Press Journal

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Satheesan Must Go Beyond Community Chieftains

Satheesan Must Go Beyond Community Chieftains

Kerala's recent Assembly election highlighted the diminishing influence of traditional community organisations on voting behaviour. Despite criticism...

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Free Press Journal

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NFHS-VI calls for a nutrition rethink

NFHS-VI calls for a nutrition rethink

Government nutrition programmes have tried to provide a corrective. However, these have focused excessively on supply-side interventions without...

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Indian Express

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Bengal post-poll violence is a disservice to mandate

Bengal post-poll violence is a disservice to mandate

The new state government must stanch all acts of violence against Opposition leaders — and be seen to do so. It should not go down the route of its...

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Indian Express

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RCB is Kohli, and much more

RCB is Kohli, and much more

This season, they played with extra confidence, secure in the belief that they had a strong and balanced unit, and were not just reliant on their...

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Indian Express

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Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink

Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink

The National Family Health Survey VI, released late last week, flags the alarming proportions taken by diabetes in the country — one in six Indians...

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Indian Express

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Can workers be protected from new forms of exploitation within the expanding platform economy?

Can workers be protected from new forms of exploitation within the expanding platform economy?

Many delivery agents reported working more than 84 hours a week simply to break what they colloquially call the incentive 'tala' (lock) — a...

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Indian Express

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Our Last Refrain For Suman Kalyanpur

Our Last Refrain For Suman Kalyanpur

Playback singer Suman Kalyanpur died at 89 in Mumbai on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of Hindi, Marathi and other-language songs. The tribute...

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Free Press Journal

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RCB: From Chasing The Dream Victory To Living It

RCB: From Chasing The Dream Victory To Living It

RCB's back-to-back IPL titles mark the end of their long underachiever tag, the piece said. After ending an 18-year wait in 2025, Bengaluru defended...

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Free Press Journal

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Bashir Badr: A Modern Poet Of Contemporary Times

Bashir Badr: A Modern Poet Of Contemporary Times

Renowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr died on May 28 after battling age-related dementia, the article said. It credited him with making Urdu accessible...

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Free Press Journal

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Since When Do Exams Need Air Force Escort?

Since When Do Exams Need Air Force Escort?

India's testing bodies face scrutiny after alleged NEET-UG leaks, CBSE digital-evaluation errors and CUET-UG server crashes, the article said. It...

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Free Press Journal

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In scorching summer, warmer nights are a public-health challenge

In scorching summer, warmer nights are a public-health challenge

The changing weather pattern is an architectural and urban planning challenge. Building designs need to prioritise ventilation and energy efficiency,...

28.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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Beneath the camouflage: HDFC must answer questions about corporate governance

Beneath the camouflage: HDFC must answer questions about corporate governance

An investigation by this newspaper found that HDFC’s Audit Committee of the Board ordered a formal ‘Internal Vigilance Investigation’ into...

28.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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CBSE exam reform needs patience, preparedness

CBSE exam reform needs patience, preparedness

What makes the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class XII episode especially troubling is that it is part of a broader pattern of simultaneous and...

28.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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Sonny Rollins, saxophone colossus, and a seeker

Sonny Rollins, saxophone colossus, and a seeker

Born in Harlem into a musical family, Rollins’s mother gave him a second-hand alto saxophone at 11, and he never let go.

28.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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Mumbai Gymkhanas: Relics Of The Raj Steeped In Bias

Mumbai Gymkhanas: Relics Of The Raj Steeped In Bias

Mumbai's colonial-era gymkhanas and private clubs occupy large tracts of prime public land while limiting access to members. The article questions...

27.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The Indian Government Must Get Its Quad Fundas Right

The Indian Government Must Get Its Quad Fundas Right

India should adopt a more pragmatic approach towards the Quad amid changing geopolitical realities and shifting priorities among member nations,...

27.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Government’s Flip-Flop Raises Questions On Economy

Government’s Flip-Flop Raises Questions On Economy

Conflicting messages from India's top policymakers on the economy have raised questions about the country's actual financial position. While some...

26.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The Price Indian Women Pay For Their Freedom

The Price Indian Women Pay For Their Freedom

The Supreme Court's decision to transfer the Twisha Sharma death case to the CBI has brought renewed attention to concerns over women's autonomy,...

26.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The Continuing US-Iran Crisis Has Elevated The Dread Of Inflation

The Continuing US-Iran Crisis Has Elevated The Dread Of Inflation

The editorial warned that the fourth petrol and diesel price hike in 11 days could push inflation into kitchens, markets and transport, especially...

25.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Marco Rubio’s Press Conference Was A Success In The Modern Diplomatic Sense

Marco Rubio’s Press Conference Was A Success In The Modern Diplomatic Sense

An opinion column described Marco Rubio's New Delhi press interaction as diplomatic theatre that preserved ambiguity on India-US tensions. The author...

25.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Draft IT Rules Feedback: Modi Govt Must Abandon Censorship Framework, Lock, Stock and Barrel

Listen to this article: Earlier this year, the Narendra Modi government, via the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), notified...

25.05.2026 20

The Wire

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Central Government Has Decided Not To Allow Building Of New Dams In Uttarakhand

Central Government Has Decided Not To Allow Building Of New Dams In Uttarakhand

The Union government has told the Supreme Court it will not allow new dams in Uttarakhand's upper reaches, while seeking permission for seven...

24.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Rush Hour At The Top Of Mount Everest

Rush Hour At The Top Of Mount Everest

The article says 274 people summited Everest from Nepal on May 20, 2026, turning the world's highest mountain into a crowded queue at extreme...

24.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The Cockroach Janata Party Strikes Back After Government Action

The Cockroach Janata Party Strikes Back After Government Action

The satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” has gone viral after controversial remarks allegedly comparing certain groups to “cockroaches” sparked...

22.05.2026 10

Free Press Journal

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Modi’s Melody-Melony Magic: A Twist In Indian Diplomacy

Modi’s Melody-Melony Magic: A Twist In Indian Diplomacy

Narendra Modi’s reported gift of Melody chocolates to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has drawn attention as an example of India’s evolving soft-power...

22.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The Satheesan Government Discards The Controversial K-Rail Project

The Kerala government led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan has scrapped the controversial ₹69,000 crore K-Rail SilverLine project, citing...

21.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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At Last, After Almost 6 Decades The Congress Gets A Foothold In Tamil Nadu

Congress has returned to power in Tamil Nadu after nearly six decades with two legislators joining Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s cabinet. The...

21.05.2026 10

Free Press Journal

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Kerala CM Will Have To Walk A Political And Economic Tightrope

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan completed his 20-member ministry after Congress High Command chose him 11 days after May 4 counting, the article...

20.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Stray Dog Menace In India Is A Doggone Issue

The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging stray dog management measures and refused to modify earlier directives, saying states cannot remain...

20.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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UAPA, Bail And Article 21: Why The Supreme Court’s Liberty Course Correction Matters

The Supreme Court has reconsidered its interpretation of stringent UAPA bail provisions, observing that Article 21 protections for personal liberty...

19.05.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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Why UP’s Devastating Hailstorm Should Be A Wake-Up Call On Climate Preparedness

The deadly hailstorm in Uttar Pradesh, which killed over 100 people, has exposed India’s growing vulnerability to extreme climate events and unsafe...

19.05.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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Why the Silencing of Helle Lyng Is Not A Sideshow

Listen to this article: The gagging of the Indian media is now normalised after 12 years of a government obsessed with evading questions, either...

19.05.2026 30

The Wire

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Asia is ageing. Can primary care keep up?

When primary care is not seen as capable of providing sustained care, hospitals become the default point of access — not because they are best...

19.05.2026 30

Indian Express

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The Language CBSE Needs To Learn To Keep Students’ Interests Safe

CBSE’s decision to introduce a compulsory third-language subject for Grade 9 students from July 1 has sparked criticism over lack of textbooks,...

18.05.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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Andhra CM’s Solution To Falling Birth Rate In The State

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s proposal to offer cash incentives for larger families has sparked debate over India’s falling...

18.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Peking Duck: Xi And The Art Of The Meal

An opinion article suggested that Donald Trump appeared unusually restrained during his recent Beijing visit because of mounting geopolitical pressure...

17.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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A New Era In Kerala Under Satheesan

A political commentary has described VD Satheesan’s elevation as Kerala Chief Minister as inevitable after the UDF secured 102 seats in the Assembly...

17.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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India’s Rising WPI Exposes Dangerous Dependence On Imported Crude Oil

India’s wholesale inflation surged to 8.30% in April, exposing the country’s dependence on imported crude oil amid global supply concerns linked...

15.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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WFI’s Attempt To Stall Vinesh Phogat’s Comeback Raises Questions Over Fairness And Vendetta

The Wrestling Federation of India’s move against Vinesh Phogat’s comeback has triggered debate over fairness, transparency and possible selective...

15.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Chief Minister V D Satheesan must own Kerala’s mandate for Congress

As chief minister, Satheesan faces immediate challenges of politics and governance. He will need to consolidate his authority within the party, handle...

15.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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From Delhi airport, the lost and found tale of a dog named Kaddu

Kaddu's story is about what animals do to the hard boundaries humans try to draw -- between the street and the house, the wild and the domestic. Kaddu...

15.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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Best of Both Sides: Law is not the problem. Abortion in India needs honest engagement and implementation

Every right comes with a cap. The right to terminate a pregnancy is no different. It must be tempered with medical caution, particularly as...

15.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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Best of Both Sides: Law is not the problem. Abortion in India needs honest engagement and implementation

Every right comes with a cap. The right to terminate a pregnancy is no different. It must be tempered with medical caution, particularly as...

15.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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Prime Minister Modi Begins To Walk The Talk, So Should The Bureaucracy And Citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to reduce the size of his security convoy has highlighted the need for austerity and responsible spending in...

14.05.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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The Parsi Community Is Facing Severe Existential Crisis

A recent report has warned that India’s Parsi population could fall below 10,000 by 2101 due to declining birth rates, ageing demographics and...

14.05.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind writes: Dear Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, we take you at your word

Work for Hindus. Do it seriously, not rhetorically. Development does not stop at the gate of the mosque and temple. Clean air does not check a man's...

14.05.2026 20

Indian Express

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NEET Is Far From Being Neat: Exam Cancellation Causes Embarrassment For Government

The Union government has cancelled NEET-UG 2026 after allegations of question paper leaks linked to organised exam theft networks emerged from...

13.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Bihar Minister’s Vision For Girl Does Not Correspond With PM’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Slogan

Mithilesh Tiwari sparked controversy after questioning the need for girls’ education in a public statement. Critics said the remarks contradicted...

12.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Maybe it’s Time To Have A Relook At The Agniveer Scheme

Questions over the long-term impact of the Agniveer recruitment scheme have resurfaced as the first batches prepare to leave service after four years....

12.05.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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