Rehabilitation, rural focus vital
Maoists' Surrender
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The surrender of hundreds of Maoists in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in recent weeks has no doubt been the government’s achievement. It...
Watch out, it spares no one
Caste Is King
By Poonam I Kaushish
Caste is king! Not who, but what you are. Its manifestations are complex — sometimes visceral, at other times...
Cash flow doubles to rs 32 trn
Mithai, Chai-Pani To Digital Accounts
By Shivaji Sarkar
Diwali is glitter. Gold, new clothes, crackers, laughter, and billions spent—from homes to high streets. Houses glow, rangolis...
Will new schemes be effective?
Farm Interests
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
“India will never compromise with the interests of the farmers, livestock holders and fishermen. And I know that I will have...
Strong stats, lowest wages
Gujarat's Political Reset
By Shivaji Sarkar
Gujarat supposedly the most prosperous state and a dynamic economic model for the country sprung a surprise with a fast...
Risk to life & prosperity
River Crisis
By Dr Oishee Mukherjee
Atmospheric pollution is a major concern, as is the contamination of rivers and lakes. Studies reveal that rivers are dying...
De-risking & repositioning
Europe & India
By Dr Maciej Artur Gaca
(Expert, Centre for Intl Relations, Poland)
In the past three years, both the European Union and India have been...
Watch out, it spares no one
Caste Is King
By Poonam I Kaushish
Caste is king! Not who, but what you are. Its manifestations are complex — sometimes visceral, at other times...
Our Neglected Values
By Inder Jit
(Released on 16 November 1976)
Pointed attention has at long last been directed to a vital but neglected aspect of our life and...
Aim viksit future by 2028
By Shivaji Sarkar
Bihar Freebie Trap
Bihar’s 2025 elections are shaping up as a decisive moment for the state’s future. Once again, the political narrative is...
Aid spread of education?
Knowledge Economy
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Eight more British universities are set to begin operations in India in the near future, following the University of Southampton’s opening...
Strategic defence pact
Saudi Arabia & Pakistan
By Piotr Opalinski
(Expert, Centre for International Relations, Poland)
The Defence Agreement, signed last month by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, is another sign...
Poor image, nagging doubts
Through Foreign Eyes
By Inder Jit
(Released on 11 January 1978)
Global interest in India has revived actively and the world community is once again following developments...
Who will emerge Chanakya?
Bihar's Poll Chakravyu
By Poonam I Kaushish
Countdown for Bihar Assembly elections has begun. With 7.4 cr voters sealing the fate of who among 243 MLAs...
No-go orders up!
Caste Politics
Uttar Pradesh government of Yogi Adityanath springs a pleasant surprise. On Sunday last, it issued a notification prohibiting caste-based political rallies in the...
Listen to Ladakh
Protest Gone Awry
By Poonam I Kaushish
Political India is in the midst of a loud cantankerous cackle on Ladakh. Busy dissecting, debating and deliberating six...
India must meet challenge
Innovation & Tech Expertise
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The enhanced H-1B visa structure has repercussions alright. However, if the same talent that goes to the US and...
Fresh Hopes on Assam
By Inder Jit
(Released on 10 May 1981)
New Delhi and Gauhati will need to keep their fingers crossed – and so also thinking people elsewhere...
Unplanned urban growth!
Himalayan Catastrophe
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The Himalayan states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have been ravished by floods and landslides this year. It’s...
Deficit mounts, exports falter
India's Trade Trap
By Shivaji Sarkar
India has been living with chronic trade deficits for nearly half a century. The last time the country recorded an...