Ambitious plan for njic
Judiciary's Modernisation
By DrS.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
“I am of the firm belief that unless infrastructure is strengthened, it is unfair to expect courts, particularly...
Public investment in N-E
Aiming to be national hub?
By Shivaji Sarkar
The North-East is said to be transforming and wants to catch the nation’s attention. At the same time,...
Its time to bell the cat
'Business' Of Illegal Migrants
By Poonam I Kaushish
In the summer of 1975, hundreds of thousands of people fled South Vietnam after Saigon's fall for fear...
Karnataka, UP determined
Towards Hindu Rashtra
By Insaf
“Work is in progress’ should read the sign in BJP’s making of a Hindu Rashtra! Polarisation on communal lines and targeting...
India says times up
#Me Too Singes
By Poonam I Kaushish
Last week India was agog to Her Story. Two diametrically opposite tales which showcased the dichotomous position of women...
New Delhi must reengage
The Ukraine War
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions)
The rivalry with Pakistan leading to a limited 88-hour war has deflected India’s...
‘Supari’ for good men
SC Plays Crime Pooper
By Poonam I Kaushish
Crime does not pay … as well as politics. Wherein thousands of our criminal-politicos slug it out for...
National govt the remedy
Economic Letdown
By Shivaji Sarkar
It is an ominous year now. Panic decisions and maniac actions of keeping people off work has done wonders of squeezing...
Shield from govt meddling
Public Sector Banks
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Public sector banks are underperforming and are mostly in the red due to increase in non-performing assets. Even the largest...
Preparedness most critical
Disaster Management
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The devastating floods in Kerala have been one of the severest in the past few decades in the country, which by...
Regain trust to get FDI
Restore MRTP-Type Safety
By Shivaji Sarkar
As the Gautam Adani episode unfolds, it underscores the urgency of balancing corporate ambitions with public accountability. Failure to act,...
Imminent risk of fascism?
Hindu Rashtra
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The majoritarian rule in India has possibly tended to be autocratic. Absolute power in the hands of a political party, as...
Kaun sa aur kaisa dar?
BJP Taunts Opposition
By Poonam I Kaushish
Circa 1956: Erstwhile Railway Minister and Prime Minister Shastri resigned for Ariyalur train accident. “In view of Constitutional propriety...
Democracy is not a harlot
By Inder Jit
(Released on 18 September 1979)
Much of our medieval and modern history is beginning to make sense at long last. The treachery of...
Economic trigger not religion?
Pahalgam Tragedy
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The media’s portrayal of the recent killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam is a grim pointer to the growing religious fundamentalism...
Psu strengthening vital
Food, Fuel Inflation
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Indian economy may have started recovering with the unlock but galloping inflation, increasing healthcare expenses and rising unemployment are...
Stifling freedom?
Much Ado Over Fashion
By Poonam I Kaushish
What’s in a fashion show? Nothing, it’s a form of style, but politically, it spells a lot. Who...
Aser report not encouraging
Primary Education
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Primary education in the country is neglected as the States do not have the resources to invest in schools and upgrade...
Media must be objective
Fact-Checking
By Sabina Inderjit
The famous quote ‘facts are sacred, but comment is free,’ by British journalist CP Scott, founder of what is The Guardian today...
Keep prices in check
Economic Stability
By Shivaji Sarkar
Prices remain a major concern of the RBI monetary policy amid rising global trade protectionism. The Central bank apprehends that financial...