Why we love to hate!
Dangers of Divisive Speeches
By Poonam I Kaushish
Democracy is a conflict of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. A maxim which aptly shows how...
Will it last till next polls?
Modi Magic in Bihar
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
In the wake of authoritarian tendencies and wrong policies at the national level, the mahagatbandhan under the leadership of...
For better or worse?
Parliament:New Beginning
By Poonam I Kaushish
There are institutions and moments which rise above politics and touches what lies beneath. Parliament is one such, the temple...
Ouch! Govt is touchy
Muzzling Dissent
By Poonam I Kaushish
As India is busy taking shots at recovery against Covid 19, lost in euphoria of taming the virus fiend is...
It’s people’s money, not mine, yaar!
Farm Loan Waivers
By Poonam I Kaushish
It was a perfect electoral cake rolled out by the Congress
to the strains of 'Vote For Me.' Iced with...
Rewriting Direct Tax
Boost growth, savings?
By Shivaji Sarkar
The new direct tax (DT) law must be revolutionary and a model for world economy. The government’s decision to set...
As BRICS beckons
India-China Talks
By (Prof.) Dr D.K. Giri
(Secretary General, Assn
For Democratic Socialism)
In the run-up to BRICS summit in South Africa to be held on August 22-24...
Draining India’s misery
Dry Is Wet, Wet Is Dry
By Poonam I Kaushish
It was Manic Friday as one woke up to an incessant downpour which embraced the Union...
Fresh assault on judiciary
By Inder Jit
(Released on 27 January 1981)
Another Republic Day has rolled by. The nation has gone through the ritual of annual celebrations at the...
Will banks revive Economy?
Growth Imperatives
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The health of the banking sector may be difficult to comprehend. Faced with a severe recession, months before the onset of...
We love to hate
Divisive Grammar
By Poonam I Kaushish
Why do we love to hate? And why do we revel in divisive grammar? The power of rhetorical public abuse...
Fuels a national review
Price Roller Coaster
By Shivaji Sarkar
India is on a galloping price roller coaster. It has turned into a silent killer of the economy, forcing the...
Justice executed?
Fake Encounters
By Poonam I Kaushish
Circa 28 November 2019 Hyderabad: A 23-year old veterinarian is raped and burnt, horrifying the nation. In a stunning twist...
TN case raises questions
Governor's Conduct
By Insaf
Is Tamil Nadu Governor undermining the faith and trust attached to the constitutional post, is a question doing the rounds in the...
I am an obc, who are you?
Political Diary
By Poonam I Kaushish
India arrived on the world map last week, and how. Clearly the G 20 summit was a blockbuster with its...
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...
Bank funding hit: RBI
State Polls Bare Infra Risks
By Shivaji Sarkar
Amid the critical Haryana elections, the Reserve Bank of India’s concerns over infrastructure funding and new guidelines have...
Money hai to power hai!
Market For Defectors
By Poonam I Kaushish
In these hot climes, political India is feeling the heat and how! One doesn’t know who is sleeping with...
India rides growth bug
Global Hyper Debt
By Shivaji Sarkar
India joins the world aiming for a super growth on a high debt and infra push for an economic panacea....
Education vital for success
Raising Marriage Age
By Dr Oishee Mukherjee
The recent decision of the Modi government to raise the marriage age for women from 18 to 21 has...