No scope for religious primacy
Understanding Nationalism
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Nationalist feelings are crucial for every country. Mahatma Gandhi talked of nationalism to win the independence struggle in a non-violent way...
Principles versus praxis
India's Foreign Policy
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JIMMC)
The epic ‘Mahabharata’, famously filmed by B.R. Chopra, teaches us plenty of principles of statecraft in...
Fund crunch in Pvt sector
Economic Survey
By Shivaji Sarkar
India, now the fifth largest economy and aiming to become the third, is growing at 5 per cent in 2019-20, says...
Impact on national politics?
Semi-Final Over
By Dr. S Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
Throughout the Assembly elections' campaign in the five States, a dominating idea that circulated among voters...
Pot calling kettle black?
White & Black Papers
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The White and Black Papers released recently by the ruling party and the Congress respectively have tried to find...
A perfect rip off
My Ambedkar Vs Yours
By Poonam I Kaushish
It is a perfect con job. On the latest catch word: Ambedkar. So last week India stood...
Will it beat seven-year itch?
J&K Panchayat Polls
By Insaf
As the nation mourns the passing away of its last statesman Atal Bihari Vajpayee, will his vision for
Jammu & Kashmir be...
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...
Kerala sounds bugle
CAA Dissent Note
By Insaf
Kerala sounding the bugle has sharpened notes of Centre-State relations on the brink yet again. While the Citizenship Amendment Act has...
Confusing voter for power
Intentional Distortions
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Distortion of facts, ‘hate speech’ and even misinterpretation of court judgments,appear to be near normal this general election. It should be...
Let it for faster growth
Rupee Fall
By Shivaji Sarkar
The surging dollar and falling rupee are most difficult aspects of the economy but should be considered an opportunity rather than...
Imf foresees great depression
India Grows, World Slumps
By Shivaji Sarkar
The US tariff war resetting the world order of 80 years slows down global growth to 2.8 per cent...
Disciplining law makers
Code of Conduct
By Dr S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu has been urging political parties to adopt a Code of Conduct for MPs...
Review, strict action vital
Mitigating Air Pollution
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The Centre recently revised the target of reducing air pollution (PM concentrations) in cities from 20-30 percent by 2024 to...
Big crisis, doctor missing
Economy In Poll Season
By Shivaji Sarkar
The ensuing Assembly elections in five States would be contested on critical issues -- jobs, wages, inflation, development...
India, UN Summit & Success
By Inder Jit
(Released on 20 September, 1983)
The Prime Minister has reason to be pleased with herself and her aides. Her idea of a summit...
Big boost after Ayodhya
Religious Tourism
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Religious tourism, which has always attracted both domestic and foreign tourists, is expected to get a big boost in the coming...
Will Modi & nda deliver?
Harmony & Poverty
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
It is indeed very difficult the understand election dynamics and what impact the issues would have on the end results....
High debt vs duty hikes
Setting 5-Year Pace
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Central Budget to be tabled on 1 February has many hearts beating, a lot of hopes rising and will...
Is it justified?
Encounter Killing
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
The killings of four persons in Hyderabad allegedly accused of rape once again point to organized violence of the State....