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...
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...
