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The gubernatorial role in government formation is that of a politically neutral facilitator in the implementation of mandate
The growth rate in per capita GDP -- far slower than the growth rates of overall GDP -- as well as uncomfortable levels of unemployment, are a...
One could dismiss the whole thing as a marketing gimmick, a shiny thing to attract more human followers, but what if it weren’t?
A generation that can cite the IPCC's sixth assessment report but cannot name its ward councillor has not yet begun to fight. That, more than the...
American unilateralism is a major obstacle. It is imperative to strengthen incentives for states to remain committed to the NPT. A good start would be...
The gubernatorial role in government formation is that of a politically neutral facilitator in the implementation of mandate
The growth rate in per capita GDP -- far slower than the growth rates of overall GDP -- as well as uncomfortable levels of unemployment, are a...
One could dismiss the whole thing as a marketing gimmick, a shiny thing to attract more human followers, but what if it weren’t?
A generation that can cite the IPCC's sixth assessment report but cannot name its ward councillor has not yet begun to fight. That, more than the...
American unilateralism is a major obstacle. It is imperative to strengthen incentives for states to remain committed to the NPT. A good start would be...
Uttar Pradesh’s “One District, One Cuisine” scheme has drawn criticism for excluding all non-vegetarian dishes despite the state’s rich...
Congress is facing criticism for delaying the selection of Kerala’s next chief minister despite the UDF’s decisive electoral victory. Internal...
Tamil Nadu does not need constitutional innovation. It needs constitutional memory. The governor must follow the Sarkaria-Punchhi order of priority,...
Congress’ reported political shift towards Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu has exposed deeper fractures within the INDIA bloc. The episode reflects...
Rising malnutrition levels in Madhya Pradesh have exposed serious gaps in child welfare and healthcare systems. Recent deaths of malnourished children...
The pressure on the Indian currency predates the Iran war. Last year, the rupee fell by roughly 5 per cent against the dollar. The problem is on both...
The decline is not merely electoral; it is also reflected in the depletion of ideas and organisation. Take the changing nature of work and how...
In West Bengal, the electoral math has shifted, but the deeper question remains: Why is a woman’s grip on power still framed as an act of defiance...
Mamata Banerjee has questioned the fairness of the recently concluded West Bengal elections while refusing to resign as chief minister after defeat....
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explore harsher punishment for acid attack perpetrators and stricter controls on acid sales. The court also...
Recent Assembly poll results across key states suggest India’s politics is moving towards a bipolar contest dominated by the BJP and a fragmented...
From the cool halls of the Kalaignar Library to the heat of the Meenakshi temple market, Madurai Central revealed a state caught between the DMK’s...
An opinion piece sharply criticises Donald Trump over alleged handling of a conflict involving Iran, citing high costs, strained alliances, and global...
An editorial says cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru have made slow progress a month after new waste rules took effect. It highlights poor segregation,...
Over 50 years after release, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a benchmark in suspense horror. Unlike jump-scare films, it built tension through...
The Supreme Court urged the government to amend abortion laws to allow greater flexibility for minor rape survivors. Upholding a 30-week termination...
The early onset of summer should be seen as a warning -- the country needs to align climate science with public health, urban planning, and social...
Roger Sweet, and his brainchild, He-Man, a broad-shouldered action figurine with a power sword, on a mission to defend Castle Grayskull and the...
India’s sex ratio at birth has improved from 904 in 2017–19 to 917 in 2021–23, reflecting gains from stricter laws, social campaigns and...
BJP’s sweeping performance in Gujarat civic body elections has reinforced its dominance in the state while exposing the declining influence of...
The Federation of Indian Airlines has urged the government to reform ATF pricing as fuel costs rise sharply. With aviation fuel now accounting for up...
The creation of five new districts in Ladakh may improve administration, but critics say it does not address core demands for statehood, Sixth...
Since 2014, the BJP has been politically dominant, and it seeks to subdue and conquer all spaces. Investigative agencies like the Enforcement...
The student is no longer seen as a participant in a shared intellectual enterprise but a subject to be managed by principals and VCs who eschew...
The Supreme Court has refused relief to former Kerala minister Antony Raju in a case related to evidence tampering. The decision has renewed...
The newly signed India-New Zealand FTA is being debated over its potential impact on Indian MSMEs, farmers and imports, while New Zealand faces...
Although Trump returned to office on the back of anti-incumbency sentiment against the Democrats and widespread frustration over issues such as...
Growing abuse against political opponents, prejudice against entire countries and ethnicities, and ICE raids with their excesses -- including...
The way forward demands both institutional accountability and an empathetic imagination.
2026-27 could well be a perfect storm for Indian agriculture, but also an opportunity for reforms where kicking the can down the road is no longer an...
2026-27 could well be a perfect storm for Indian agriculture, but also an opportunity for reforms where kicking the can down the road is no longer an...
While the two parties increasingly share a policy direction — even when emphasis differs — on welfare, infrastructure, agriculture, women, labour...
The conversation around the Malegaon cases was tainted by politics, religion, and the politics of religion from the very beginning. There is no excuse...
The hazardous nature of work in the fireworks industry, where the slightest neglect can lead to disaster, calls for strict monitoring of safety...
By virtue of being trained in not just a foreign language but also its phonetics, sociolinguistic aspects, and syntax, we found ourselves taking...
His argument that the judge had earlier denied him bail relief, and similarly denied Manish Sisodia and K Kavitha, is undercut by the manner in which...
Nearly 60,000 people remain displaced, unable to return to segregated, securitised localities, a reminder that the crisis is as much humanitarian as...
The alternative — a return to intense conflict, disrupted energy supplies and soaring prices — is reason enough
There is a need to push forward aggressively on reform agenda, especially in the more politically-contentious areas such as electricity and...
Jhalmuri in its humble complexity may just be the metaphor to speak for the tumultuous multitude that is Indian politics
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