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The song united Indians in the freedom struggle. Today, however, its legacy risks becoming another fault line in a deeply divided political discourse...
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...
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...
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...
While the agreement offers no NATO-style collective defence, the military capabilities of its members — especially Turkey — warrant close...
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...
While the Govt is justified in preventing the misuse of foreign contributions, the Opposition’s concerns cannot be summarily dismissed When...
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...
Parliament has removed the legal prohibition on levying charges, replacing it with the govt’s power to impose fees through future notifications The...
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...
Two years after Sheikh Hasina’s exile in India, New Delhi finds itself navigating one of the most delicate diplomatic transitions in its...
Every August, as the southwest monsoon falters, the Cauvery once again becomes less a river than a courtroom argument. This year is no different...
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...
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...
Nepal’s communal violence tests whether Balen Shah can fulfil his promise of an efficient government capable of restoring order in the Himalayan...
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...
The PoK elections, tainted by deadly violence and dismissed by India as a ‘cosmetic’, have exposed the deepening crisis Islamabad can no longer...
Across India, thousands of workers are refusing to turn their labour into free training material for AI models. Their fight is about protecting their...
Restoring trust in examination system demands a secure and tamper-proof architecture — and who better than Nandan Nilekani to help build it? The...
Even after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, the larger issue still remains unchanged: Reforming India’s examination and education system The...
PM Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for exam paper-leak cases signals the Government's intent to strengthen accountability and...
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...
Football once again demonstrated its unrivalled global appeal, uniting nations, cultures and generations in a way few events can Cricket may be the...
While private participation has broadened India’s space ecosystem, the country must ensure that ISRO does not lose talent to emerging ventures On...
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,...
The latest economic data suggest that geopolitics is once again becoming a decisive force shaping India’s macroeconomic outlook Four numbers landed...
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...
India ranks 176th in the 2026 Environment Performance Index. Is the index unfair, or is the country failing to confront its environmental crisis?...
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to New Zealand — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades — resets bilateral ties after years of...
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...
Modi’s third visit to Australia, shows a relationship that has moved past symbolism into the business of contracts and commitments When Prime...
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...
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...
The success of PM Modi’s Indonesia visit will ultimately be measured by how effectively the agreements are translated into tangible outcomes When...
Every year the rains return and Mumbai drowns. This year’s erratic monsoon should force some overdue questions about who is accountable. Mumbai is...
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the larger question is: can a nation so divided at home continue to project leadership abroad America...
As geopolitical tensions rise, Delhi and Tokyo are positioning themselves as trusted strategic partners, in an increasingly uncertain world The optics...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Seychelles marked fifty years of independence even as both nations marked fifty years of diplomatic relations established in 1976. Modi’s last...
For most Indians, the passport has long stood as the gold standard of identity — a document issued only after police verification, address checks...
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...
Starmer’s resignation marks yet another chapter in Britain’s political instability, underscoring how quickly power can evaporate in Westminster....
The Lucknow and Delhi fires are not isolated disasters but symptoms of a deeper governance failure, turning negligence into a national hazard Fourteen...
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...
International Yoga Day once again underscored that India’s greatest export is its ancient wisdom — a gift that resonates deeply in a chaotic world...