Besieged in Bihar, U’khand?
Democratic Rights
By Insaf
Two States have put a big question mark on the citizens’ democratic rights. In Bihar and Uttarakhand these appear to have come...
Is j&k more vital than bharat mata?
Repeal Of Article 370
By Shivaji Sarkar
Knots and crosses. Everybody seems to be busy playing this game when it comes to strife-torn Kashmir. The Centre...
Balanced conversation, anyone?
Much Ado About Hijab
By Poonam I Kaushish
What’s in a dress? Nothing, it’s a form of clothing, but politically, it spells a lot. Who could...
Draw ventures or exploitative?
Easing Labour Laws
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The recent decision of States such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Odisha to ease labour laws has...
Aap surprises bjp!
Delhi Vote Trust
By Insaf
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal undeniably has a knack for springing surprises. This time he would have stumped rival BJP with...
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...
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...
Some fresh initiatives
India-ASEAN Ties
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called 2026 as the year of ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation. Addressing...
India sides with Israel
Hamas' Attack
By Dr D.K. Giri
(Secretary General, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
Hamas, a militant outfit purportedly representing Palestine cause launched a horrific assault on Israel on...
Mid-term plan vital
Economy Revival
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The pandemic has triggered a slump in consumer spending, hit private investment and a sharp decline in exports with unimaginable dimensions....
Ease taxes, prices instead
3rd Stimulus Package
By Shivaji Sarkar
Post Bihar election, a new stimulus package was being awaited. Its impact would be felt in the next three years...
Ias: I am sorry service
DNA OF Babudom
By Poonam I Kaushish
A 10-year old schoolboy feeling nauseas sticks his head out of moving bus hits an electric pole and dies...
Expunctions in house a scandal
By Inder Jit
(Released on 30 March 1982)
Giani Zail Singh’s gaffe over Hitler in the Lok Sabha has proved to be a blessing in disguise....
Citizens’ Common Cause
By Inder Jit
(Released on 4 September 1979)
In the backdrop of the churnings in the society we are witnessing, it appears that times have barely...
Money hai to power hai!
Market For Defectors
By Poonam I Kaushish
In these hot climes, political India is feeling the heat and how! One doesn’t know who is sleeping with...
Sc balm for common man
Hospital Treatment Rates
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
That health is a neglected sector in India has been echoed by experts over the years, but the government has...
Hindutva versus OBC
UP Battlelines
By Insaf
Battlelines are getting drawn and redrawn in five States going to the polls, with Uttar Pradesh getting sharp focus at the national...
Parliament boycott serves a purpose
By Inder Jit
(Released on 7 March 1989)
Every dark and threatening cloud has a silver lining. The unprecedented boycott of Parliament by the Opposition last...
Demand, pvt investment low
Economic Recovery
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Economists are debating economic recovery, but the scenario is not all that encouraging as there are concerns about toughening conditions in...
Bjp’s war of manoeuvres
Ayodhya Gambit
By Poonam I Kaushish
Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci's 'War of Positions' and 'War of Manoeuvres' indicate two different phases in a power struggle. While...