Apropos of ‘Centre opens probe into CA’s death due to excess workload’; while the exact cause of the death is yet to be ascertained, the incident has prompted a welcome conversation about the harms of unrealistic work expectations. The tragedy...
With reference to ‘One nation, one poll: Kovind panel spells out roadmap, challenges’; the proposal for simultaneous polls offers both benefits and challenges. It could streamline governance, reduce costs and improve voter turnout while minimising disruptions from the Model Code...
Atishi’s appointment as the Delhi Chief Minister marks a pivotal moment in our political landscape. As a founding member of AAP, Atishi embodies the spirit of the anti-corruption movement that had propelled the party to prominence. Her leadership promises continuity...
Refer to ‘Kejriwal’s gamble’; the AAP leader’s decision to resign as the Delhi Chief Minister is a bold gamble, echoing his 2014 move that secured AAP a historic win. By stepping down, he reframes the upcoming election as a referendum...
Apropos of ‘Kejri: Will quit as CM in 2 days, return after Delhi gives honesty certificate’; one can expect the unexpected in the coming days and weeks. Once Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation reaches the Lt Governor, the ball will be in...
Refer to ‘BJP can’t afford to take Jammu for granted’ (The Great Game); the BJP had set a lofty target for itself in the Lok Sabha elections, partly because it felt that the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya...
Apropos of ‘Puja curbs & trade ban’; the Bangladesh interim government’s directive restricting Hindu festivities during Islamic prayers is an alarming overreach. Ostensibly issued to ensure harmony, the diktat bears a troubling resemblance to an authoritarian edict against an already...
Muhammad Yunus’ recent address underscores a pivotal moment for India-Bangladesh relations. His call for fairness and equality as the foundation of bilateral ties is both timely and essential. As neighbours that share deep historical and cultural bonds, it is imperative...
Refer to the editorial ‘GST Council meet’; the editorial rightly highlights the problem with the delay in reduction on 18 per cent GST on health insurance and life cover premiums. The high tax rate makes policies less affordable for a...
Refer to the editorial ‘The Kargil admission’; Gen Syed Asim Munir’s recent acknowledgement of Pakistan's role in the Kargil conflict is a rare admission from the country’s military. This confession debunks the myth of ‘private freedom fighters’ and hints at...
Refer to ‘IC 814 lays bare an uncomfortable truth’ (The Great Game); the incisive article sheds light on India’s disturbing fragility during the Kandahar crisis. Despite India’s nuclear tests and post-Kargil rhetoric, the nation’s inability to exert diplomatic or military...
Apropos of ‘IC 814 lays bare an uncomfortable truth’ (The Great Game); the IC 814 hijacking episode, dramatised in the Netflix series, forces its viewers to confront an uncomfortable truth — India’s weakness in the face of adversity. The 1999...
Apropos of the editorial ‘Paralympics champs’; there is no doubt that differently abled athletes are just as talented as other players. It is high time that the government and the masses recognised their sporting prowess and extended them much-needed support....
Apropos of the editorial ‘A desperate step’; several experts have pointed out that the passage of the anti-rape Bill in the West Bengal Assembly was unnecessary. Strict laws already exist in our country to punish rapists. The real struggle begins...
Apropos of the editorial ‘Brakes on bulldozer’; the Supreme Court’s proposal to lay down guidelines to be implemented across the country to ensure that the houses of those accused of a crime are not razed illegally is welcome. It is...
With reference to the editorial ‘Tytler in the dock’, the 1984 anti-Sikh riots remain one of the darkest episodes in the history of independent India. The Delhi court’s order for the framing of charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in...
With reference to the editorial ‘Haryana poll twist’; the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to defer the Assembly elections in the state demonstrates the flexibility of the poll body to address ‘genuine’ concerns of the stakeholders. However, the ECI...
Refer to the article ‘The India-Pakistan wind’s changing’ (The Great Game); there is no need to read too much into Pakistan’s invite to PM Narendra Modi to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be held in...
The editorial ‘Industrial fillip’ rightly underscores the significance of the Rajpura industrial smart city project as a beacon of hope for economic revival in Punjab. However, the success of this initiative hinges on the state government’s ability to streamline the...
Refer to the editorial ‘Donkey route again’; one shudders to think that four Samana-based youths had to undergo a nightmarish experience before making it to America. This awful desperation of our youths to settle abroad is a stark reminder of...
With reference to the editorial ‘Bail, but still in jail’; courts often drag their feet in the grant of bail. The struggles faced by prominent politicians like Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal in receiving bail speak volumes about the sorry...
The editorial ‘Israel vs Hezbollah’ rightly condemns Israel’s unprovoked attack on the militant group. US presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ pledge of continued military aid to Israel is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Israel’s onslaught on the Hezbollah, based on unverified...
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s suggestion that the farmers’ protest could have led to a Bangladesh-like situation in India if it were not for the strong measures taken by the Centre is unfortunate and uncalled for. Despite several rounds of talks,...
Apropos of ‘Modi’s Ukraine visit is the message’ (The Great Game); the article was a thought-provoking read. PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the war-torn country comes at a very critical juncture. Modi’s earlier visit to Moscow had ruffled a lot...
With reference to the editorial ‘Ram Madhav returns’, the development comes at a time when the BJP is navigating a transformed political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, thanks to the abrogation of Article 370 and the delimitation exercise that has...
With reference to the article ‘Unease of doing research in India’; it highlights the severe financial and bureaucratic challenges facing the country’s leading research institutions. Rising costs and inadequate funding are increasingly impeding scientific progress. Policy changes, including GST hikes,...
A trainee doctor raped in Kolkata, followed by a rape in Bihar. Now, two girls, aged three and four, have been sexually assaulted by a sanitation worker in a washroom in a Thane school in Maharashtra. Where can a girl/woman...
Apropos of ‘Doctors’ strike’; it is unfortunate that doctors often get shoddy treatment from patients and their kin. Worse yet, the government has long ignored the medics’ well-placed concerns about their safety. We cannot afford to let our healthcare workers,...
Refer to the article ‘Zero-tolerance approach a must to curb crimes against women’; the horrifying rape and killing of a junior doctor at a government medical facility in Kolkata serves as a stark reminder of the grave threat women in...
Refer to ‘Laapataa ladies & opportunistic BJP’ (The Great Game); West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is an experienced politician. There is, however, no doubt that it was wrong of her to drag her feet in the aftermath of the incident....
