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...