Need to reinvent
Governor Tattle
By Poonam I Kaushish
The more things change the more they remain the same. A lexicon which resonates in the corridors of power when...
Defiance of Supreme Court
Political Shenanigans
By Proloy Bagchi
What is currently being witnessed is total defiance of the decisions/orders given by the Supreme Court. While the apex court takes...
Ban yatra in poll states
EC Directive to Centre
By Insaf
Three cheers to the Election Commission. It has acted promptly and decisively on the complaint about “gross misuse of government...
Climax for 4 bjp states
Padmaavat Release
By Insaf
It's curtain-up for 'Padmaavat' finally. Bollywood and cinema goers across the country can raise a toast to the Supreme Court. Amidst the...
India’s concerns
US Elections
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof, Intl Relations, JMI)
The Presidential elections in United States held on 3 November has not yet produced concrete results. The...
Test for split factions
Maharashtra Crucial Polls
By Insaf
The bugle for Maharashtra Assembly elections having been sounded, seat-sharing arrangement has been troublesome for both the warring sides. Interestingly, the...
India-Russia careful on optics
Trump's Long Shadow
By Shivaji Sarkar
The currency crisis is bound to impact India growth. Indeed, a deep crisis is ahead. The falling rupee is likely...
A global necessity
Vaccine IPRWaiver
By DrS.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
It is reported that the chief of World Trade Organisation (WTO) is persuading member-nations to reach an agreement...
Stringent action vital
Air Pollution Hazards
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
A 10-year assessment of air pollution across major urban centres has found that none of the country’s top cities met...
Need to be more vigilant
Controlling Heat Intensity
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The heat wave has started and, as per predictions of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) this year would witness more...
Pakistan isolated over Kashmir
By Inder Jit
(First Published on 20 February 1990)
All those who have been praying for continued peace and friendship between India and Pakistan will need...
Better or for worse?
Kashmir Split
By Insaf
Better or for worse, is a question doing the rounds in Kashmir. The two mismatched partners, the PDP and BJP's bid to...
Citizens’ common cause
By Inder Jit
(Released on September 4, 1979)
Revulsion against the current state of politics in the country continues to snowball. Never before has greater contempt...
Govt money is neta’s money
Its Raining Populist Freebies
By Poonam I Kaushish
It is a perfect electoral cake rolled out by various Parties to the strains of ‘Vote For Me.’...
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...
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...
Listen to Ladakh
Protest Gone Awry
By Poonam I Kaushish
Political India is in the midst of a loud cantankerous cackle on Ladakh. Busy dissecting, debating and deliberating six...
Post-Lockdown Vigilance
Living With Pandemic
By Dr S. Saraswathi
(Former Director ICSSR, New Delhi)
More than five months have elapsed since we started the lockdown and are now in...
Faith in ayurveda, naturopathy
Gandhi & Health
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
India hit headlines as the world's largest public health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna,...
Consequences for India
Trump In White House
By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri
(Secy Gen, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of United States after the historical...