Violence is new black

We Love Protests By Poonam I Kaushish What is with us Indians? Why are we so blasé’ about protest which turn violent? About vandalism? Why do...

Modi-Abe Bonhomie

‘Japindia’ vs ‘Chindia’ By Dr D. K. Giri (Prof, International Politics, JMI) The India-Japan bilateral summit between Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shizo Abe was viewed...

Maha impropriety

'Secular' Row By Insaf The word ‘secular’ has led to a storm in Maharashtra. New Delhi is being asked to sack Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari,...

What’s private about rioting?

By Poonam I Kaushish In this scary season of corona virus political UP is in the eye of the storm over its unprecedented move by...

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...

Shifts focus on budget 

'Two States' By Insaf ‘Two States’ this past week got Parliament mired in an unsavoury controversy.  The Opposition, in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha decried...

‘Opposition jodo yatra’ begins?

Gujarat Verdict On Rahul By Insaf A Surat court, in Gujarat has thrown the Congress into a tizzy. Opposition leader and its former President Rahul Gandhi...

UN warns of severe crisis

Poor’s money at risk By Shivaji Sarkar Even as Finance Minister Jaitley looks for new ways and methods to rejuvenate the Indian economy, the world economic...

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...

Munir laughs & lunches

Iran War Bleeds India By Shivaji Sarkar Indian economy is reaching a critical point. If the simmering tensions between Israel and Iran were to continue, the...

Budget session may end up as farce

By Inder Jit (Released on 18 April 1989) Parliament seems poised to reduce its budget session virtually to a farce. The general budget was, no doubt,...

Lighting up the gray area

Ayodhyanomics Energises UP Ayodhyanomics unveils an ambitious vision with Rs 85,000 crore investment for the township of 30 lakh people, as majestic Rs 1800 crore...

Focus on small business vital

'Signs of Recovery' By Dhurjati Mukherjee There are signs of recovery on the industrial front, according to a section of experts. If demand from new segments...

Govt denial is of no help

Severe Unemployment By Dhurjati Mukherjee Notwithstanding claims of the Modi government on having generated jobs given the 'vast development' that has taken place, a recent report...

Integrating communities vital

Understanding Nationalism By Dhurjati Mukherjee Political scientists and historians are today engaged in debating what true nationalism is with politicians talking in terms of a new...

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...

Nation of the rich: Oxfam

Govt Promises & Reality By Dhurjati Mukherjee Speeches of Union ministers, specially at the top, the Prime Minister, are prepared by highly qualified people and many...

Eci must put house in order

TN, Bengal Bashing By Insaf The authority and independence of Nirvachan Sadan has gone down like nine pins. This round of Assembly elections indeed has taken...

Bandh karo ye natak!

Growing Chauvinism By Poonam I Kaushish Your freedom ends where my nose begins and one man’s food is another man’s poison. Two adages, a succinct testimony...

New avatarpost k’taka poll?

High GST Fills Coffers By Shivaji Sarkar Would the economic fundamentals change with the Karnataka elections? They just might. The Assembly polls have drawn a serious debate...