Sustained programmes for economic and infrastructure development are needed. Only then will people not consider Maoism as an option.
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Despite the annual budget of Rs 14,524 crore allocated for agriculture, the pain pangs of this sector have not abated and the groundwater crisis continues to worsen.
THE GREAT GAME: The point is that Dhaka should always know that Delhi always knows
India must start preparing for seizing the opportunity arising out of the higher tariffs being imposed on our competitors.
The situation in the Northeast, both external and internal, needs to be closely monitored at the highest levels and decisions taken.
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Citizens are the sufferers as public life is witnessing a steady decline in values
The attitude of senior officers to shield the misconduct and wrongdoings of juniors eventually leads to indiscipline, bad behaviour and corruption.
The ‘thousand years of slavery’ makes emotions raw and leads to excavations that cannot be the priority of the Republic.
The Ghibli trend may appear harmless, but it is actually a wake-up call
The Trump administration has taken steps to strengthen relations with the key countries in the Indo-Pacific that can be useful in case of a major conflict with China
Though we continue to help our neighbours bilaterally, the absence of a pan-South Asia vision conveys an image of India as oversensitive about external meddling, but without a vision for the region.
2008 cyclone was a tipping point; now, BIMSTEC should convey some home truths to the junta
Criticism suggesting that the Army harbours preferences for imported systems like Israel's ATHOS is being pushed by certain lobbies to pitch stakeholders like DRDO and the Indian Army against each other
Civil liability Act needs to be replaced by a simple legislative instrument
One major change should also be related to our attitude towards life. Though achievements give us joy, that joy is temporary and unpredictable in nature.
Former PM Sheikh Hasina has accused Washington of undermining her government through a web of influence operations.
Reciprocal rates will make Indian exports uncompetitive or force us to bring tariffs down
The Punjab Government should establish a commission for the rationalisation of freebies and subsidies and find innovative ways of new revenue resources.
Preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons has been an abiding US objective since the end of the Cold War.
All great educational institutions we venerated are shadows of what they once were, and the entire attention is on what a Mughal emperor did
Navratri isn’t just about idolising Shakti; it’s about embracing her in real life
No matter how vigorously govts claim to support free speech, hardly any politician believes people should get to say what they want, however they want
There’s a job for everyone, if you are willing to shed white collars
Truth or satya is a great thing in devotional songs, but what culture prefers is myth
Turkey is not yet a failed democracy, but it is dangerously close to becoming one.
The collegium’s actions should reflect a commitment to the due process, ensuring that individuals are not sacrificed to satisfy public clamour.
THE GREAT GAME: Perhaps Kunal Kamra has done us all a favour by reminding us that laughter is the great equaliser
The problem with minor sanctions is that it would be difficult for a judge who has been admonished or censured to hear matters.
Pakistan’s survival depends not on forced uniformity but on unity in diversity.
'Adolescence' underscores the need for parents to talk things out with their children
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