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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?


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another court indictment of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar not only brought back the memories of the 1984 riots but forced us once again to reflect...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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