Politics goes off track
Balasore Train Tragedy
By Insaf
Politics over human tragedy is sadly a given. The devastating train accident in Balasore, Odisha turns out to be yet another...
Vision blurred for needy?
'Crorepati' Politicians
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Recent data of an analysis of election affidavits filed for the 64 Rajya Sabha seats is an eye opener on the...
900 profs., billions bribery
NAAC Scandal
By Shivaji Sarkar
Stock markets and finance are infamous for manipulation, but few expected India’s education sector to be just as tainted. The National...
Diplomacy goes into overdrive
'K' Word In UNGA
By Dr D.K.Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
In the mega event ‘Howdy Modi’ at Houston, Donald Trump and Narendra Modi vowed in chorus...
North East upbeat
Removal of AFPSA
By Insaf
Well begun is half done!Chief Ministers of North East, particularly Assam, Nagaland and Manipur are upbeat as the Centre’s announcement of...
Holier than thou conversions!
Love Jihad
By Poonam I Kaushish
India is once again caught up in a battle royale between the Gods, in a new age avatar: Love...
Not just electoral politics
Tribal As President
By Sagarneel Sinha
At a time when the country is celebrating its 75 years of independence, it is really heartening that a tribaland...
Will usher in prosperity?
J&K Altered
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Kashmir’s dilemma is like Shakespeare’s famous line ‘To be or not to be, that is the question’? Unlike rest of...
Arms bazaar lures us
2+2 Dialogue
By Shivaji Sarkar
The recent virtual meet with the US exemplifies that India does a great balancing act magically prioritising billions of business sops...
Wanted ethics, not business view
Health Services
By Dr S Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The World Bank and the World Health Organisation have released a joint report “Tracking Universal Health...
Towards a better party system
By Inder Jit
(Released on 10 February 1987)
Welcome words have been spoken again on India’s party system — this time by the Prime Minister while...
Fresh entrant, new hope
UP Politics
By Insaf
Uttar Pradesh politics has a new star on the horizon. The entry of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Congress General Secretary in-charge of...
Making peace with noise?
Hanuman Chalisa Vs Azaan
By Poonam I Kaushish
Ever get up cursing in the wee hours of the morning? Thanks to a loudspeaker blaring, upsetting your...
Is it right strategy?
Reform Agenda
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The stimulus package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has triggered a discussion whether it outlines the government’s broader agenda on...
Stop rot, save poor depositors
PNB Tarnished Fraud
By Shivaji Sarkar
The banks are in dire need to save their coffers. The latest Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam of Rs 11.4...
Of victims & fake winners
Quota In Perpetuity
By Poonam I Kaushish
Indians are succors for tamasha and come election time trust our politicians to unleash their pet all-season freebies: reservation...
Plans may lead to revival
Banking Sector
It is heartening to note that the Government is likely to push through some key decisions ahead of the General elections. On the...
Injustice by govt?
Rise in Undertrials
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
There is a well-known saying that “justice delayed is justice denied”. But due to the enormous pendency of cases in...
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...
Bihar repays Rs 63 cr a day
Victory Cheers, Debt Tears
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Bihar election delivered a clear mandate, but the celebrations mask a harder truth: the state is walking into...