Rebutting western media
Indian Parliamentary Elections
By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri
(Secretary General, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
Indian elections are seldom influenced by international issues or reactions. But this time...
Astute conservation vital
Water Crisis
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Prime Minister Modi’s radio broadcast on the last day of June exhorted people to start a mass movement to conserve water....
Eam gets it wrong!
India's China Policy
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof, International Relations, JIMMC)
In the meeting of Consultative Committee on External Affairs held last Saturday, an animated exchange occurred...
Honey, we are touchy!
India's Moral Terrorist
By Poonam I Kaushish
One man’s food is another man’s poison. A succinct testimony to the ongoing maelstrom over growing intolerance. From love...
Nitish banking on bjp
Bihar Elections
By Sagarneel Sinha
For the past 15 years, barring one-odd year, JD(U) President Nitish Kumar has been Bihar’s Chief Minister mostly with the support...
Violence is new black
We Love Protests
By Poonam I Kaushish
What is with us Indians? Why are we so blasé’ about protest which turn violent? About vandalism? Why do...
Of slogans & genuine work
2019 Election Flurry
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
There is hectic activity among political parties and their leaders regarding the impending Lok Sabha elections 2019. On the one...
Safeguards for labour vital
Labour Authority
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Basic living wage in the event of employment loss, basic minimum social security for workers and the setting up of a...
Act we must, not just observe
Mahatma Gandhi's Relevance
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
India grapples with injustice, violence, caste divisions, inter-religious rivalry et al, away from essential pluralism, away from democratic mores, away...
Rural sector thrust missing
Budget priorities
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The Budget, as usual, showed a distinct favour for the middle and rich sections as it’s the last one before the...
Mere talk, lack of action
Eradicating Poverty
By Oishee Mukherjee
There is much talk of development with ruling political leaders harping on what all is being done. But the way politicians...
Iip, forex contract
Prices Rise 6 Per Cent
By Shivaji Sarkar
A smart Reserve Bank of India anticipating prices shooting up has decided not to tinker with the interest...
Popcorn Patriotism
Is it only a song?
By Poonam I Kaushish
Does one have to wear his patriotism on the sleeves? Not necessarily if the Supreme Court has...
India combating 3cs
Foreign Policy 2020
The year 2020 ended leaving a mixed bag of pain and promise for everyone and each sector of the state.
If we reflect...
Amid great expectations
Mid- Term Cabinet
By DrS.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
Mid-term Cabinet reshuffle, though anticipated for some time, has come as a surprise to insiders as well...
Tap parallel banking
Rescuing PSBs
By Shivaji Sarkar
The strength of the Indian economy has been a reliable banking system and the parallel economy. The 11 Public Sector banks...
Are we girls or play things?
Woman = Stigma
By Poonam I Kaushish
What is moral? And what constitutes morality? Do one’s morals end where another’s nose begins? Sizzling questions which strips...
Total remedy, not news vital
Land 'Grab', 'Acquisition'
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The alleged land grabbing at Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal by a TMC leader continues to hit headlines, but such...
Of secularism & rights?
Hijab Order
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
Upset over Karnataka High Court’s recent ruling that wearing a hijab (headscarf) is not an essential religious practice in Islamic...
Familial brat pack!
Invoking Dynastic Gods
By Poonam I Kaushish
In our electoral dance of democracy this week’s flavour is pedigree. No, I am not talking about the canine...