Compromising our democracy?
Cambridge Analytica
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
A few weeks ago, India was stung by an 'expose' that a foreign company, Cambridge Analytica, was...
For better or worse?
Parliament:New Beginning
By Poonam I Kaushish
There are institutions and moments which rise above politics and touches what lies beneath. Parliament is one such, the temple...
Dent economy, equal chance
Freebies In Elections
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Freebies have for quite some years been playing a prominent role in electoral politics in India. Despite knowing the fact...
India embraces bharat bhakti
Ayodhya Verdict
By Poonam I Kaushish
The Gods, Ram and Rahim have had their way, say and come out trumps. The Ayodhya dispute which had became...
More rancid the better!
Insult Now Asset
By Poonam I Kaushish
Rajnetik virodhi ya jaani dushman? A question that niggles as the narrative hits a new low with highly vitriolic...
Caste politics to the fore
Gujarat Make Over
By Insaf
It’s too early to say ‘All’s well, that ends well’ in BJP-ruled Gujarat. On Thursday last, a 24-member Cabinet was administered...
Wise pricing policy vital
Weird Sensex Rise
By Shivaji Sarkar
The sudden record movement of Sensex to 36,548 points once again proves that the stock market need
not follow other economic...
State satraps seek to lead
BJP vs Rest
By Insaf
State satraps are vying with each other to lead battle 2019. Most of them are Delhi-bound, to ensure they are the...
Economy or not Modi charms
BJP For Vote Not Core
By Shivaji Sarkar
The recent elections testify that economy, ecology and electorate are not on the same page. Inflation, slower growth,...
Making a mountain of a molehill
Jinnah Controversy
By Poonam I Kaushish
Question: Name the latest con word that can divide a nation on communal lines?
Answer: Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's founder and...
May raise fund flow
Modi's US Visit
By Shivaji Sarkar
The stock market is surging ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US. However, would it be able...
Is Modi wave waning?
Future Trends
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
With the Lok Sabha elections moving forward, analysts and political pundits are now opining that the Modi wave is not quite...
Digital teaching fails
Private Education
Economic Highlights
By Shivaji Sarkar
India’s private school education is collapsing. Thousands of schools have closed down, many others are gasping and it may cost...
Tax system’s big illusion
Record Returns, Shrinking Revenue
By Shivaji Sarkar
It has been a week of pure hungama in Parliament. Rarely has the Lok Sabha appeared so charged, so...
Reaching new heights
Modi In UAE
By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri
(Secretary General, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the Gulf country UAE on 13-14 February....
Thrust on Nuclear power vital?
Reducing Emission Intensity
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The year 2024 was the warmest year in the history of the Earth, the first to exceed 1.50 C pre-industrial...
Loathsome but unavoidable
Personal Poll Attacks
By Inder Jit
(Released on 5 October 1999)
Unlike top leaders of the BJP, the Congress and other parties, I am not upset by...
Will it bridge govt-opp divide?
Parliament:New Beginning
By Poonam I Kaushish
There are institutions and moments which rise above politics and touches what lies beneath. Parliament is one such, the temple...
Playing 20:20 match
Modi in Australia
By Dr D.K.Giri
(Secretary General, Assn of Democratic Socialism)
On 23 May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was playing 20-20 cricket match in an entertainment...
New India’s youth say big no
Shah's CAA
India’s educated youth is standing up! The country is in turmoil to put it mildly and New Delhi in a conundrum, as the...