On paper, intent missing
COP Pledges
By Shivaji Sarkar
The climate summit COP26 is galore of promises as desertification the world over increases. The meet is less on concrete...
Playing with communal fire
By Inder Jit
(Released on 31 May 1983)
Communalism continues to grow and grow fast. Mr. Charan Singh’s timely alert against disaster has made thinking people...
Challenges to consider!
India In The World
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof, International Relations, JIMMC)
India seems to be absorbed by the internal developments like the ongoing farmers’ agitation and...
Dealing with Afghan
Blinken Visit
By Dr D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Relations, JIMMC)
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to New Delhi was of great significance in terms...
Centre prompt, states slow
Judicial Appointments
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
It is gratifying to note that in recent months the Centre has been quite prompt in clearing appointment of judges. Lately...
After all temporary provision
Abrogation of Article 370
By Dr S. Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The Union government has shown its exemplary courage, conviction, and ability for taking vital...
Running out of time
India's Water Woes
By Poonam I Kaushish
India’s first major climate catastrophe is at our doorstep: Water. Groundwater levels in 21 major cities, including Delhi, Bangalore...
Fresh Hopes on Assam
By Inder Jit
(Released on 10 May 1981)
New Delhi and Gauhati will need to keep their fingers crossed – and so also thinking people elsewhere...
State satraps seek to lead
BJP vs Rest
By Insaf
State satraps are vying with each other to lead battle 2019. Most of them are Delhi-bound, to ensure they are the...
Weak may sink strong
Bank Mergers
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
It has been reported that the GDP has grown by only 5 per cent in the quarter ended June, which was...
Will it bridge govt-opp divide?
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...
Retail inflation highest
High Trucker Costs
By Shivaji Sarkar
Galloping inflation needs to be immediately checked. It hurts the government more than the common man, creating a cycle...
Keep revenue or lose
Managing GST-2 Not Easy
By Shivaji Sarkar
The “One nation, one tax” dream is about to get a big shake-up. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day...
MP’s Gang Rapes
Governance under question
By Proloy Bagchi
The capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is seething with anger and outrage. Recent incidents of gang rape have put a...
Are poor better off?
Politics of Poverty
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Lok Sabha elections announced, all political parties are gearing up to woo the electoral vote bank, specially the poor and...
Is India missing the bus?
AUKUS Security Alliance
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof International Relations, JIMMC)
The partnership signed between the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom acronymed AUKUS has raised...
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...
Neglected, lacks direction
Key Factors & Budget
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had a challenging task as the Budget was presented in a situation of faltering GDP...
Ideology be damned
Maha Switch Overs
By Insaf
Maharashtra sadly may end up having the dubious reputation of splitting political parties, or should it be said the honour would...
Indian cities to be hit
Global Emissions
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Just on the eve of the World Environment Day, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has come out with its latest ‘State...