Erosion must be stemmed
Human Rights Day
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Today, as the world observes Human Rights Day every year, India and its government must reflect on its record. With...
Education, rights vital
Gender Parity
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022has noted that at the current rate of progress, full gender parity...
A new way to combat corruption
By Inder Jit
(Released on 10 October 1989)
Corruption continues to grow — and the corrupt continue to flourish and prosper. Each succeeding day spotlights some...
India & eu in multipolarity era
Redefining Partnership
By Piotr Opalinski
(Expert, Centre for Intl Relations, Poland)
The global order is undergoing profound transformation. The post-World War II system, historically anchored in U.S....
Key to self-reliant India?
PLI Scheme & Electronics
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The quest for self-reliance has gained momentum in recent years, specially since the announcement of ‘Make in India’ programme....
India must make good!
Changes in Global Economy
By Dr. D.K.Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
“Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit” is a maxim...
Will needed for success
Mediation By Law
By Dr.S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The Draft Bill on Mediation circulated by the Government for comments has come at a time when...
Are we prepared?
Corona Alarm Bells
By Poonam I Kaushish
It was a matter of time before the deadly corona virus COVID19 attacked India. And when it did our...
Will mo-ra make ‘her’ story?
Rahul's Jaddu Ke Jhappi!
By Poonam I Kaushish
It was a jaddu ke jhappi which stumped Prime Minister Modi. In one bear hug Congress President Rahul...
Cpm’s gen next gamble
Kerala Cabinet
By Insaf
Gen Next, is CPM’s strategy to stay alive. At least in God’s own country, Kerala. The Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government’s decision, to...
Relook at eurasian strategy
India After SCO Summit
By Piotr Opalinski
(Expert, Centre for International Relations, Poland)
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin offered India both visibility and...
How do you evaluate commissioners?
SC Halla Bol On ECs
By Poonam I Kaushish
In this silly poll season amidst accusations slugfest between Parties in Modiland Gujarat, a five-judge Constitution Bench...
India & world react
Putin Wins 5th Term
By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri
(Secretary General, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
The landslide victory of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin in the presidential elections last...
Abrogate colonial law?
SC & Sedition Law
By Insaf
The Supreme Court ushers a glimmer of hope, not just in Jammu & Kashmir but across the nation. On Wednesday...
Nehru, Ram Janmabhoomi & Babri Masjid
By Inder Jit
(Released on 17 January 1989)
Communalism continues to grow and prosper. Even fundamentalism is beginning to raise its ugly head. Nothing symbolises this...
Can we rise above petty politics?
Governance of Capital City
By Dr. S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The recent judgment of the Supreme Court's Constitution Bench clarifying the relative powers of the...
Warned yet unprepared, why?
India's Urban Nightmares
By Poonam I Kaushish
Kolkata is craving rain to escape from oppressive heat, Mangaluru is braving floods and Mumbai is drowning under unprecedented...
What’s the big deal?
Political Morality
By Poonam I Kaushish
“Idealism is good in politics, but if you are kicked out, who cares!” asserted Maharashtra Dy Chief Minister Fadnavis, adding,...
Additional funds critical
NEP & Budget
The National Education Policy (NEP) continues to solicit much debate and educationists will be eagerly looking forward to the Budget today, in...