Throttling democractic freedom?
Warning Signals
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
In recent days there have been voices of protest from a cross section of society against the policies of the present...
Strategy to counter warming
Synthesis Report
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
It is encouraging to hear the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) come out with periodic reports warning of the consequences...
Should gdp be the measure?
Growth Conundrum
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
It’s indeed distressing to note the National Statistical Office forecast in GDP growth to be 5 per cent in 2019-20, much...
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...
Bleeding Pak with 1000 cuts
Pahalgam Terror Tango
By Poonam I Kaushish
Circa April 16, 2025: Twenty four year-old Himanshi is exhilarated and dreams of a married life with 26 year...
India, Sri Lanka & Maldives
Fortifying 'Dosti'
By Dr D.K Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JIMMC)
The 15th edition of biennial trilateral coast guard exercise took place from 20th to 24th November. It...
National hall of fame or shame
74 'Independent' Years
By Poonam I Kaushish
“The naïve notion that we can preserve freedom by exuding goodwill is not only silly, but dangerous,” wrote former...
What is in a word?
Unparliamentary Or Gag?
By Poonam I Kaushish
What’s in word? Everything when it comes to our polity. We were treated to one such last week. Our...
Time to gear up
Terror's new wings
By Poonam I Kaushish
It was a tumultuous week. In the first, the ice cracked as Prime Minister Modi met with back-from-the-cold mainstream...
The new ‘great game’
Central Asia Geostrategy
By Piotr Opaliñski
(Centre fort International Relations, Poland)
Central Asia, for over a century perceived as an arena of struggle between external powers, and...
Entangled in politics?
Covid-19 Review
By Insaf
Is politics being played over Covid-19, is the question doing the rounds. While on the one hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi at...
Overhaul, a long wait?
Reviving Economy
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
In recent times, the Government has been taking various steps to revive the economy. More so, as there are unmistakable signs...
Societal rehabilitation vital
State of Prisons
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Prisons are a requisite unit of the criminal justice system of the country and require serious attention. Over decades while...
Build global pact, bust mafia
Shun War Cry
By Shivaji Sarkar
The dastardly attack on CRPF jawans in Pulwama has caused remorse and frenzy for revenge. There is shrill cry of...
Sensex surge an illusion
SMES, Realty Dip Market
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Sensex closing above 82,000 may grab headlines, but it doesn’t reflect the true market buoyancy. SEBI has raised...
Electoral Reform: A Beginning
By Inder Jit
(Released on 4 March 1975)
The Prime Minister’s invitation to the Opposition in Parliament for a dialogue on electoral reforms and other major...
India’s Neighbourhood
A shrinking circle
By Dr D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
India’s credibility as a regional leader in South Asia and the cosy and harmonious relations it...
Needs to change leaf
Congress in Doldrums
By Proloy Bagchi
That politicians are mostly despicable, perhaps need not be emphasized. They are aggressive and vicious where their interests are concerned....
Peace fragile in J&K!
Anantnag Terrorist Strike
By Insaf
The temporary lull in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir has been broken, putting a big question mark on the Centre’s...
Ayush’s billion $ market
Heal In India
By Shivaji Sarkar
India is leading a global healthcare radical transformation. It is reimaging critical unhindered access to everyone through an array of...