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...
The republic in bad shape
By Inder Jit
(Released on 26 January 1982)
Several questions, wild and not so wild, are being asked in New Delhi as India celebrates another Republic...
A long-term vision?
Young Himachal
By Insaf
Winds of change blow in Himachal Pradesh. The hill State finally gets a young Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and a new...
Elusive peace?
Kashmir Déjà vu
By Poonam I Kaushish
The travails of picturesque Kashmir continue. Last fortnight’s macabre killing of 11 members of non-Kashmiris, Hindu-Sikh minority communities and...
Budget guns down hope
Defence Modernisation
By PK Vasudeva
Hope for any major jump in military modernisation in the backdrop of heightened tension with neighbours Pakistan and China has been...
Exploring economic opportunities
German FM in India
D.K.Giri
Prof. International Politics JIMMC
The Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock was in India this week on a two-day visit. The purpose...
Tripura latest to wield
By Insaf
UAPA Stick
BJP-ruled Tripura is the latest State to join others in brazenly using the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to stifle citizens’...
Uniquely Indian perspective
India's G20 Presidency
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Relations, JIMMC)
The G20 year under India’s leadership has begun. People from across various sectors – government and...
Democracy takes a beating
Karnataka Drama
By Insaf
Mockery of democracy and constitutional authorities! This is what developments in Karnataka post-poll sadly reflect. Changing the rules of the game, brazen...
Call to opposition states
CAA, NPR Scrap
By Insaf
The war between Opposition States Versus Centre gets hotter. The call by 20 Opposition parties asking all Chief Ministers to oppose...
New strategic paradigm
India-Pak Conflict
By Piotr Opalinski
(Former Diplomat, Centre for International Relations, Poland)
The May crisis between India and Pakistan revealed the fragility of the security architecture in...
Gimmicks or reality check?
Electoral Politics
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
INDIA bloc’s decision to give top priority to seat-sharing for 2024 general elections is in the right direction, but it would...
Halt Economic downturn
Foreign Policy Mismatch
By Dr. D. K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
The Government has now admitted that the economy is in a bad shape. In the...
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...
Reorient model, farmers key
Economic Debate
By Shivaji Sarkar
The economic situation is complex. So is its understanding. India feels happy as macro data indicates an economic turnaround but...
Double Talk on Communalism
By Inder Jit
(Released on 9 May 1989)
Brave and splendid words were spoken again in Parliament last week to denounce communalism. The nation was alerted...
Are we a civilised society?
Pulwama Aftermath
By Insaf
A big question mark hangs over India's civilised society. The ongoing shocking persecution of Kashmiris, be it students, workers, tenants, professionals etc...
Fresh Assault on Judiciary
By Inder Jit
(Released on Jan 27, 1981)
Another Republic Day has rolled by. The nation has gone through the ritual of annual celebrations at the...
To replace China by 2028
India's Toy Industry
By Shivaji Sarkar
India is poised to replace Chinese toys with indigenous manufacturing touching $1.5 billion. It is likely to double to $3.3...
Will sc tame Yogi’s up?
Kanwar Yatra
By Insaf
In election mode, Uttar Pradesh is going all out to reach to its Hindu vote bank. Be it the Kanwar yatra or...