Apropos of ‘Kin of migrants who shifted to Punjab decades ago testing poll waters’; ours is a democracy without any bias for rich or poor and migrants or locals. Ludhiana is thickly populated by migrants. Without these migrant workers, industries,...
Refer to ‘Fix Punjab’s finances’; the worsening financial situation is not new for the state government. One might recall a particularly sensible statement by former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, made during his tenure in the Badal government, when...
Professor Saibaba's tragic passing is a painful reminder of his unjust and torturous incarceration for long years. His life's struggle reminds us both of the power of conviction and the unfairness of our criminal justice system, where the process itself...
Refer to ‘Gentle Giant’; Ratan Tata was one of the visionary industrialists of India. His family’s contribution in the industrialisation and urbanisation of India is monumental and exemplary. JRD Tata was one of the think tanks of the historical ‘Bombay...
Refer to ‘Congress in a spot’; all the tales of the Congress coming to power in Haryana have proved false and the BJP has been able to return to power for the third term with an increased tally and a...
Refer to ‘Against all odds’; exit polls, once keenly awaited by voters before the results, have lost much of their credibility. The key reason for the exit polls getting it wrong could be that voters are now hesitant to reveal...
Refer to ‘Farmers lose out’; studies by the RBI experts show that the traders skim away the lion’s share of gains from the sale of vegetables and fruits and the farmers are left with a meagre part of it. Vegetables...
Refer to ‘Jaishankar’s Pak trip’; after a gap of nearly a decade, an Indian foreign minister is going to visit Pakistan. But S Jaishankar has clarified that he is going to attend a meeting of a multilateral organisation and would...
With reference to ‘When the dice rolls in Haryana’ (The Great Game); the BJP’s loss in the state would signal the fall of a crucial domino, threatening PM Modi’s dominance. The people of Haryana seek to punish the arrogance of...
Apropos of ‘Doctors targeted’; the killing of a doctor in a Delhi hospital, weeks after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, has jolted the entire nation. It calls for foolproof security measures in and around hospitals...
Refer to ‘Keep science awards above politics’; there is simmering discontent among the country’s eminent scientists as three names were chosen for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar but these were missing from the final list of awardees. They were presumably denied...
Apropos of the article ‘Centralised setup weighing down MEA’; centralisation is never regarded as a good phenomenon in an administrative setup of a democratic country. The writer has revealed an important flaw in the Ministry of External Affairs and the...
The recent developments in India-Canada talks are a welcome step towards resolving the diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Both countries share a long history of cultural and economic ties, and it is crucial that they prioritise dialogue to address...
Refer to the article ‘Nasrallah killing worsens West Asia crisis’; the assassination of the Hezbollah leader has intensified violence in West Asia, turning Israel’s retaliation against Hamas into a genocidal conflict. Iran, Hamas and the Houthis are likely to respond,...
Apropos of ‘Fighting child porn’; the Supreme Court’s observations about children’s vulnerability to sexual exploitation will hopefully go a long way in protecting them from sexual offences under the POCSO Act. The judgment highlights the perils of ‘child sexual exploitation...
The observation in the editorial ‘Israel at it again’ that Hamas has “proved too hot to handle” for the Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israeli government is unfortunate. Tel Aviv’s failure to eliminate a terror group is not something to be celebrated. And...
With reference to the editorial ‘Not again, Kangana’; every political party has a leader who has a knack for making outrageous remarks in public. It is not the first time that motormouth Kangana Ranaut has courted controversy. She once sparked...
Refer to the editorial ‘No, Governor’; it seems like Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi is ignorant about the notion of secularism, which is central to the identity of India. It is the concept of secularism enshrined in the Constitution that...
Apropos of ‘Dousing farm fires’; the annual scourge of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is upon us again. Penal measures, as seen in Punjab, seem more punitive than preventive. The menace of stubble burning persists because farmers, pressed for...
Apropos of the editorial ‘Lankan mandate’; the outcome of Sri Lanka’s presidential election is of a piece with the global trend that has seen voters reject parties that have an old frame of mind. The electorate has had enough of...
Refer to ‘Why Modi has thrown the dice in J&K’ (The Great Game); the article effectively highlights the paradox of improved conditions amid uncertainty in Jammu and Kashmir, where Assembly polls are in progress. While the 61 per cent voter...
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...
