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Will the leaders who rant about roti aur rozgaar (bread and employment) undertake a constructive approach once they win the elections?

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Rediscovering the moral code of Indian festivals

Increasing consumerism in the last few years has relegated many festivals to ostentatious celebrations

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Shashi Shekhar

RSS Centenary: The Sangh playbook for trumping the odds

How did the RSS succeed? I would like to elaborate on four instances from different decades of Indian history that help explain this

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Bihar Assembly polls: How the battle of the parties stacks up

Due to many reasons, Nitish’s third and fourth term weren’t very effective. This time around, he’s being attacked from various quarters.

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Shashi Shekhar

Dealing with discontent, understanding the youth

Neither India nor the world has any fool-proof policy to completely eradicate unemployment. Young people need to be offered a new direction

29.09.2025 30

Shashi Shekhar

A world of chaos, with peace in short supply

World Peace Day highlights ongoing global conflicts including Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine raising concerns over rising geopolitical tensions

22.09.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

The rise of a leader and his enduring popularity

Modi has turned politics into a kind of social movement. After gaining power he initiated action against complex problems while trying to raise public...

15.09.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Georgia’s balancing act in Russia’s neighbourhood

The Georgian government has been busy balancing between the West and Moscow, even as both powers are busy with their shadow war in Ukraine

08.09.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Self-reliance is the mantra for overcoming trying times

If China successfully outgrew its former colonial captors, we, too, have economically outshone our colonial master, the UK.

01.09.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Canine concerns must balance human safety

The confrontations between the dog lovers and those opposed to the stray population ignore the stark reality of thousands dying every year due to dog...

25.08.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Putin, Trump break the ice, Kyiv feels the chill

The Alaska summit should be seen as a diplomatic thaw with little concrete outcomes. At most, it can pave the way for another discussion.

18.08.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

When politics reeks of bitterness, misconduct

From events in Parliament to the ruckus over the Election Commission’s actions, there are reasons to worry.

04.08.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Lost in Kanwar noise, devotion to the divine

Pilgrimage is about peace and well-being, not cacophony and chaos — hooliganism has no place in it

29.07.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Members must uphold the spirit of Parliament

MPs should not let the bitterness of street politics seep into their conduct and cause disruption of House proceedings.

21.07.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Language row attempts to revive a dead horse

It can help a politician hiss, but doesn’t offer enough political venom to bite

15.07.2025 8

Shashi Shekhar

Global tectonic shift in the making in America

The triangular tussle between the richest man on Earth, a democratic socialist mayoral candidate, and the established political order promises to...

08.07.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Winners and losers in the Israel-Iran-US conflict

The Iran-Israel aerial conflict may have paused, but tensions remain high, fueled by aggressive rhetoric from Trump and Khamenei over nuclear threats.

30.06.2025 20

Shashi Shekhar

How Indian democracy survived the Emergency

While the memories of those days brings regret, there is also immense pride that despite stumbling so badly, we Indians took the fall on our chin

23.06.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Five years on, the lessons of Galwan

The Galwan Valley clash in June 2020 reshaped Sino-Indian relations, highlighting the need for military preparedness to face Pakistan and China...

16.06.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

India needs new goals as the global order resets

India must evolve into a global talent hub and military exporter, while remaining vigilant against shifting geopolitical dynamics, especially with...

10.06.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

India’s development story and the PM’s contribution

He has convinced the citizens that he is committed to their welfare round the clock

02.06.2025 20

Shashi Shekhar

From Chhattisgarh, a fatal blow to Maoist insurgency

Manmohan Singh cited the Maoist insurgency as a key issue during his tenure. The killing of Maoist leader Basavaraju marks a significant blow to the...

26.05.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Internal enemies that work against national interests

Regrettably, while the entire nation stood behind the Prime Minister, some people chose to play spoilsport

20.05.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

World should take note of Pak’s nuclear bombs

Pakistan has been fomenting trouble in India from behind the nuclear shield

12.05.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Time for trust and unity, not division and hatred

Unaware of complexities tying the government’s hands and limiting its options, innumerable voices are babbling incessantly on social media

06.05.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

A civilian duty to India after Pahalgam attack

We need to stand with the victims and show solidarity towards the Kashmiri people, as they have lost more lives and livelihoods than other parts of...

28.04.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

In Murshidabad riots, rerun of an old story

Only the faces of the perpetrators and the victims change, the failure of the State and statements of the leaders are the same

21.04.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Ballot: Panacea for every peril democracy faces

From Sukma to Srinagar, peaceful elections in these regions have proved that in a democracy, it is the ballot, not the bullet, that determines...

14.04.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Glimpses of the RSS’s ways in ‘Kashi, Mathura’ revival

It is clear that the RSS is unleashing its cadre while retaining the option of deniability. It would help them achieve their goal without maligning...

07.04.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Democracy is under threat from elitocracy

It’s not a coincidence that many countries are witnessing a surge in tendencies that are not conducive to democratic values

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Shashi Shekhar

Judiciary must stay above all suspicion

The judiciary and legislature must work together to evolve a transparent system and ensure people’s trust in the former remains intact

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Shashi Shekhar

When festivals become platforms of polarisation

A disturbing trend is taking shape today where religious processions are turning into a show of force or projection of power

17.03.2025 10

Shashi Shekhar

Old world order is dying, emerging picture is scary

Zelensky’s conflict with Russia, amid changing US policies, echoes past betrayals, raising concerns over global stability and future conflicts.

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Shashi Shekhar

Health implications of climate crisis in India

We must set ambitious goals, meticulously implement and monitor new schemes and plans, and be strict while dealing with factors that cause...

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Shashi Shekhar

Delhi elections a wake-up call for Cong, INDIA bloc

After Haryana and Delhi, the bloc faces another litmus test in Bihar, where assembly elections are due in November-December.

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Sajjan Kumar indictment and the rise of hate politics

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Delhi debacle tells a tale of Kejriwal’s fall

The wide chasm between the AAP leader’s promises and his record in government cost the party the elections

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Shashi Shekhar

Republic and Constitution: Partners in nation-building

The Constitution that India adopted was so comprehensive and sensitive to the needs of its citizens that it has endured till today

28.01.2025 20

Shashi Shekhar

Trump 2.0: Prospects of global disruption

Donald Trump begins his second term as POTUS amid global uncertainty, facing criticism for his policies and controversial actions impacting the world.

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Shashi Shekhar

Three challenges world has to confront in 2025

Global leaders will need to address questions arising from wars, the climate crisis, and evolution of Artificial Intelligence

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A prime minister who let his actions speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are...

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Disrupting the House, betraying voters’ trust

Washout of the winter session is a reflection of the decline in standards in Parliament. Our leaders seem to forget that the voters didn’t elect...

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Shashi Shekhar

At a crossroads, Dhaka must remember lessons of history

It is up to Bangladesh to decide what kind of a future it wants. It can’t expect to grow by handing over the reins to fundamentalists

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Shashi Shekhar

The spectre of its past now haunts Punjab

Rising Khalistan sentiment is rooted in a failure of the state’s political class in maintaining the balance between politics, religion and national...

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Shashi Shekhar

Banking on women's vote to beat anti-incumbency

Recent election trends suggest that Indian politicians now see women as a potential vote bank and tailor manifestoes to win their support

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What state elections say about Indian democracy

The Maharashtra performance will add to the confidence of BJP and NDA and make INDIA bloc insecure about winning elections

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Shashi Shekhar

The baffling silence on climate and pollution

As far as our society is concerned, there are very few who have any serious concerns regarding pollution, the climate crisis, and conservation.

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Need awareness to avoid online fraud

The harsh truth is that we need to take personal responsibility in developing awareness and remain alert against the threat of “digital arrests”...

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Is the West conspiring against a rising India?

Dragging the Union home minister into murder cases reeks of the same old dirty tricks Western nations have played in the past

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Shashi Shekhar

The many shades of Indira Gandhi's political persona

Notwithstanding what people may say, Indira Gandhi’s contribution to India was significant.

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