Where is the political will?
Kashmir: Elusive Peace
By Poonam I Kaushish
The travails of picturesque Kashmir continue. Political India is in the midst of loud cantankerous cackle on Kashmir. All...
Both lose $ 1500 million
Indo-Pak Singham War
By Shivaji Sarkar
Playing Little Singham is the cheapest way of releasing energy and keeping cool for many millennials (new generation kids). Usually...
India, the peace-broker?
The War in Ukraine
By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri
(Secy Gen, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reveals that India is talking to...
Fresh entrant, new hope
UP Politics
By Insaf
Uttar Pradesh politics has a new star on the horizon. The entry of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Congress General Secretary in-charge of...
Politics at its worst
Bengaluru Riots
By Insaf
Riots and the aftermath give political parties a handle to settle scores, rather than heal the wounds. The country’s digital capital, Bengaluru,...
Pervasive, clarity vital
Land, Forest Encroachment
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The encroachment of land and forests in the country is not just physical and bluntly visible but matched by statistics....
Rajiv, bofors scandal and way out
By Inder Jit
(Released on 14 October 1989)
Parliament’s briefest-ever session last week left much to be desired. Sadly and inexplicably, both Houses were adjourned sine...
Challenges to conduct one exam
NEET-NET Fiasco
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The new government has been engulfed in controversy regarding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET)examination. That a...
The republic in bad shape
By Inder Jit
(Released on 26 January 1982)
Several questions, wild and not so wild, are being asked in New Delhi as India celebrates another Republic...
Political harlotry unbridled
By Inder Jit
(Released on 16 June 1981)
Prostitution is legally banned in India. But political harlotry continues to flourish brazenly. What is worse, it is...
Riots cost India $646 bn
Communal Violence
By Shivaji Sarkar
Communal violence has a cost. Manipur may be far off from the National Capital, Delhi, or Nuh in Haryana may be...
Independent ec, really?
Election Omission
By Poonam I Kaushish
What is it about Election Commission and cleansing the political cesspool that scares our polity away? Specially when they love...
India combating 3cs
Foreign Policy 2020
The year 2020 ended leaving a mixed bag of pain and promise for everyone and each sector of the state.
If we reflect...
Besieged Farmers
Diversify, income raise critical
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Farmers continue to agitate across the country for enhanced facilities for a better livelihood. There is definitely a cause...
Life between strikes
Gaon Bandh
By Poonam I Kaushish
In this season of civic apathy and economic disgruntlement, clearly strikes are the flavour of the season. Over the decades,...
Ending heritage conflict
Harmony Museum
By Shivaji Sarkar
There is growing churning. Monuments or shrines captured, rebuilt or demolished by force have given rise to emotions, apprehensions, doubts and...
An India moment!
Quad Meet In US
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions)
The Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington on 1 July opens up...
The road ahead
Kashmir Unhinged
By Poonam I Kaushish
The air in J&K is thick with a sense of jamais vu. By abrogating Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu...
A goodwill visit
Modi In Bhutan
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a two-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom...
Lighting up the gray area
Ayodhyanomics Energises UP
Ayodhyanomics unveils an ambitious vision with Rs 85,000 crore investment for the township of 30 lakh people, as majestic Rs 1800 crore...