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Vande Mataram does not deserve political slugfest

Vande Mataram does not deserve political slugfest

The song united Indians in the freedom struggle. Today, however, its legacy risks becoming another fault line in a deeply divided political discourse...

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Modi’s I-Day focus: Youth, reforms and Viksit Bharat

Modi’s I-Day focus: Youth, reforms and Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Modi’s I-Day speech sought to place India’s youth at the centre of Viksit Bharat, unveiling reforms and a series of initiatives...

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Milestones and missing pieces

Milestones and missing pieces

Since the midnight of August 15, 1947 made India an independent nation, each anniversary invites an honest audit, not just a celebration It has been...

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The Western Ghats: A decade of delay

The Western Ghats: A decade of delay

The Western Ghats have been mapped and studied for over a decade, yet there is no consensus on how much of this landscape must be protected, and at...

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What the Mecca defence pact really means

What the Mecca defence pact really means

While the agreement offers no NATO-style collective defence, the military capabilities of its members — especially Turkey — warrant close...

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Today’s youth: The torchbearers of tomorrow

Today’s youth: The torchbearers of tomorrow

On this International Youth Day, India's and the world's young have already shown they know the way. The rest of us would do well to follow...

12.08.2026 20

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The FCRA Bill needs scrutiny, not speed

The FCRA Bill needs scrutiny, not speed

While the Govt is justified in preventing the misuse of foreign contributions, the Opposition’s concerns cannot be summarily dismissed When...

11.08.2026 20

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Women’s quota, held hostage to delimitation

Women’s quota, held hostage to delimitation

The women’s reservation law, passed three ago, is yet to be implemented as it remains trapped in a political maze linking census, delimitation and...

10.08.2026 20

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Free UPI no longer guaranteed

Free UPI no longer guaranteed

Parliament has removed the legal prohibition on levying charges, replacing it with the govt’s power to impose fees through future notifications The...

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Assam floods: A national calamity

Assam floods: A national calamity

Floods play havoc in Assam every year, but the scale of this year’s devastation calls for a robust and effective flood management strategy Six more...

07.08.2026 20

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Bangladesh reset: India’s strategic dilemma

Two years after Sheikh Hasina’s exile in India, New Delhi finds itself navigating one of the most delicate diplomatic transitions in its...

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Cauvery water: Old dispute, new warriors

Every August, as the southwest monsoon falters, the Cauvery once again becomes less a river than a courtroom argument. This year is no different...

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A drug-free India begins with its youth

As India aspires to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047, protecting its young from the scourge of drugs must be treated as a national priority requiring...

04.08.2026 20

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Nathu La: A small trade route carries a large signal

A reopened pass cannot undo six years of mistrust between India and China. But it can be the first plank of a bridge that can shorten the distance On...

03.08.2026 20

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Communal violence clouds Balen Shah’s 100-day tenure

Nepal’s communal violence tests whether Balen Shah can fulfil his promise of an efficient government capable of restoring order in the Himalayan...

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NEET Bill: Tougher law, bigger stakes

The LS has passed a Bill to curb exam paper leaks. The real test will be whether the new law plugs the loopholes that allow leaks to occur in the...

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PoK’s bloody ballot: Elections without trust

The PoK elections, tainted by deadly violence and dismissed by India as a ‘cosmetic’, have exposed the deepening crisis Islamabad can no longer...

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The human firewall against AI exploitation

Across India, thousands of workers are refusing to turn their labour into free training material for AI models. Their fight is about protecting their...

29.07.2026 20

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A digital fix for a crisis of trust

Restoring trust in examination system demands a secure and tamper-proof architecture — and who better than Nandan Nilekani to help build it? The...

28.07.2026 20

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A turning point for education reform

Even after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, the larger issue still remains unchanged: Reforming India’s examination and education system The...

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Exam leak response shifts to fast-track courts

PM Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for exam paper-leak cases signals the Government's intent to strengthen accountability and...

25.07.2026 20

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The US ends its clear non-proliferation policy

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Tunnel collapse: Safety cannot be an afterthought

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Monsoon of discontent

Four weeks, 28 pending Bills, and a House that adjourned within hours of convening: the Monsoon Session has begun with a storm Parliament’s Monsoon...

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FIFA World Cup: Spain rules the world again

Football once again demonstrated its unrivalled global appeal, uniting nations, cultures and generations in a way few events can Cricket may be the...

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Skyroot’s moment, ISRO’s test

While private participation has broadened India’s space ecosystem, the country must ensure that ISRO does not lose talent to emerging ventures On...

20.07.2026 30

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Semicon 2.0: India’s silicon gambit

The Union Cabinet’s approval of a Rs 1.27 lakh crore semiconductor programme is timely — the real test now is execution, not intent. On July 15,...

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India’s economy feels the heat of a distant war

The latest economic data suggest that geopolitics is once again becoming a decisive force shaping India’s macroeconomic outlook Four numbers landed...

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India and Britain’s trade deal finally gets real

The India–UK Trade Agreement came into force on July 15, and the real test of whether it lives up to its billing as a ‘gold standard’ pact now...

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EPI: An imperfect index, an uncomfortable truth

India ranks 176th in the 2026 Environment Performance Index. Is the index unfair, or is the country failing to confront its environmental crisis?...

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India finally arrives in the South Pacific

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to New Zealand — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades — resets bilateral ties after years of...

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Vietnam boat capsize: A preventable tragedy

Fifteen families are now mourning the death of their loved ones. The only honest tribute to them would be to ensure that this will not happen again...

13.07.2026 20

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India–Australia ties come of age

Modi’s third visit to Australia, shows a relationship that has moved past symbolism into the business of contracts and commitments When Prime...

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US-Iran: The truce that could not hold

As missiles fly over the Strait of Hormuz again, the fragile peace signed at Versailles in June lies in ruins and once again the world may pay the...

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Delhi’s ridge gets a second chance

Delhi has launched its most ambitious afforestation drive in years but it will mean little unless it is matched by cutting emissions at their source...

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‘Act East’ finds its firmest foothold

The success of PM Modi’s Indonesia visit will ultimately be measured by how effectively the agreements are translated into tangible outcomes When...

08.07.2026 30

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A flood of neglect, not just rain

Every year the rains return and Mumbai drowns. This year’s erratic monsoon should force some overdue questions about who is accountable. Mumbai is...

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United in celebration, divided in spirit

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the larger question is: can a nation so divided at home continue to project leadership abroad America...

06.07.2026 20

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Delhi and Tokyo rewrite their strategic compact

As geopolitical tensions rise, Delhi and Tokyo are positioning themselves as trusted strategic partners, in an increasingly uncertain world The optics...

04.07.2026 30

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Can a pause on usernames stop online fraud?

The IT Ministry has ordered Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp’s new usernames feature. But can it be a panacea for rising cyber fraud? The...

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Delhi’s voter roll reckoning

As booth-level officers begin a door-to-door count of 1.45 crore voters, Delhi inherits an exercise that has already convulsed Bihar and Bengal From...

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How India cushioned the consumer during oil crisis

The Indian govt chose preparation over panic. It deserves credit for ensuring that a global energy shock did not become an Indian consumer crisis The...

01.07.2026 20

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India must get ready for climate extremes

For three summers running, India has broken its own temperature records, and three years running, its monsoon has refused to behave like a season at...

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Friendship renewed, strategy deepened

Seychelles marked fifty years of independence even as both nations marked fifty years of diplomatic relations established in 1976. Modi’s last...

29.06.2026 20

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If a passport doesn’t prove citizenship, what does?

For most Indians, the passport has long stood as the gold standard of identity — a document issued only after police verification, address checks...

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Why India faces a cybercrime emergency

The SC’s intervention and PM Modi’s recent remarks underscore a stark reality: cybercrime has emerged as a pressing challenge of our times For...

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Starmer’s fall and the game of British musical chairs

Starmer’s resignation marks yet another chapter in Britain’s political instability, underscoring how quickly power can evaporate in Westminster....

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A country still failing its fire safety test yet again

The Lucknow and Delhi fires are not isolated disasters but symptoms of a deeper governance failure, turning negligence into a national hazard Fourteen...

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Bracing for a below-average monsoon

With farms, food prices and growth all riding on the rains, India needs contingency planning now, not after the kharif season fails due to deficient...

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Yoga Day and the Rise of a Vishwa Guru

International Yoga Day once again underscored that India’s greatest export is its ancient wisdom — a gift that resonates deeply in a chaotic world...

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