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Senior BJP leader LK Advani was conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. (PTI Photo/Manvender_Vashist Lav)

Bhopinder Singh | The politicisation of Bharat Ratna awards is getting more pronounced

India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, sees increasing political influence, raising questions of fairness and partisanship

26 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Farmers pay tribute to a farmer who was allegedly killed in Police action at Khanauri border amid their ongoing protest, during a candlelight vigil at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Manish Tewari | Miscalculated MSP and other unkept promises

Tragic death underscores need for addressing India's agricultural challenges with fair MSP and inclusive solutions for a sustainable future

25 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' march, near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Suman Sahai | India must fight to protect food & farm subsidies at Abu Dhabi WTO

As the WTO's ministerial conference approaches, India faces crucial discussions on agricultural subsidies and fisheries discipline.

25 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

In our society, it is the ability to speak English fluently that raises and ruins one’s image. (Image by Arrangement)

Sucheta Dasgupta | How not to navigate language chauvinists

Navigating language chauvinism in India: Unpacking its influence on identity, mobility, and the post-colonial linguistic landscape

25 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Sarvapratham Bharat emerges as BJP's guiding vision, steering political discourse amidst controversies, crime concerns, and the ever-evolving dynamics of India's social and political landscape. (PTI File Image)

Shobhaa De | Agreed, nation always comes first… but what about Sita?

"Sarvapratham Bharat": BJP's Vision for a Unified Nation and Political Landscape Shifts

24 Feb 2024 2:13 AM

Pedestrians shelter from the rain under Union flag umbrellas as they pass the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell, "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in London on February 22, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

Farrukh Dhondy | Of Rolex watches and other thefts… Is London in grip of a crime wave?

Rolex Thieves Unmasked: Delving into the Ethical Quandary of Street Crime and Social Injustice

24 Feb 2024 2:06 AM

Claude Arpi | China playing new border games close to Mt Kailash

A separate event needs to be noticed: the closure of the Kailash Yatra to Indian pilgrims.

23 Feb 2024 1:09 PM

Data suggests that IAS officers are less preferred for CVO posts, or vice versa. (Representational image/ Twitter)

Dilip Cherian | Rail officers are preferred for CVO roles in public sector

Governance trends: CVC favors Railways officers, CCPA tackles misleading IAS coaching ads, MHA urges states to comply on DGP appointments.

22 Feb 2024 12:31 AM

Farmers look for cover after police fired tear gas at them during their 'Delhi Chalo' march, near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border resumed their march on Wednesday, days after the fourth round of talks with the government over their demands. (PTI Photo)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Punjab’s farmers the real Opposition to Modi, BJP

Farmers' demands put Modi government in tight spot

22 Feb 2024 12:12 AM

Due to the Dragon’s devious and vicious ways, one has to resort to authentic, credible open-source data to ascertain what kind of shenanigans the Chinese are up to in and around India. (Image: Twitter)

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | It’s time for a relook at India’s policy on China

India must reassess its approach towards China, facing persistent border tensions and strategic challenges

21 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

During the interview, some strange trends are seen. When interviewees are asked to say something about themselves, they repeat exactly what they had submitted in their CVs. Asked about their weaknesses, they say they are too much of a perfectionist, or that they are too emotional or spend far too much time agonising over every child in their care. All very safe and innocuous. When asked if they had any questions, they either say “no” or ask about school timings or other mundane information. (Representational Image: DC)

Devi Kar | Hiring teachers gets increasingly harder for most schools in India

From flawed applications to uninspiring demo lessons, the process of selecting school teachers in India faces numerous hurdles

21 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

Aakar Patel | SC bonds ruling a reminder how weak India’s key institutions are

India's electoral bonds declared illegal; a rare victory against authoritarianism

20 Feb 2024 12:30 AM

United Nations Security Council. (AP/PTI)

Debotri Dhar | Time for the Tiger: India must be on UN high table

India's UNSC bid symbolises its global role, bridging diverse interests, fostering friendships, and advocating inclusive growth.

20 Feb 2024 12:23 AM

A sign for the new Windrush line which was unveiled by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan in London Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. London Overground services will be split into separate lines, which will be given individual names and colours to make the network easier to navigate. The six lines will be named Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette and Liberty (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

Kishwar Desai | New-look London Overground open; Baroness Shreela’s remarkable legacy

London's New Overground: Sadiq Khan's Frugal and Imaginative Move

19 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Sanjaya Baru | The bond of wealth, power: SC verdict won’t end nexus

Supreme Court's verdict on electoral bonds aims for transparency but the nexus between wealth & political power persists in Indian democracy

19 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi. (Image: Ranjona Banerji)

Ranjona Banerji | If only we knew that we are all still slaves

Unpacking India's protest dynamics, Ranjona Banerji stresses civic engagement's crucial role in fortifying a resilient democratic fabric.

18 Feb 2024 1:51 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. (DC Images)

Pavan K. Varma | Govts a continuum: Modi, Nehru face-off ill-advised

Comparing leaders like Nehru and Modi is facile; history should be judged in context. Both have strengths and weaknesses

18 Feb 2024 1:40 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented a bow and arrow by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the 'Janjatiya Sammelan' in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Anita Katyal | ED hand behind INDIA collapse? For Mohan Yadav, it is kissa kursi ka

Political maneuvers unfold: Sonia Gandhi's Rajya Sabha move, factional battles in Congress, BJP's strategies, & MP CM's visibility drive.

18 Feb 2024 1:28 AM

Simon Danczuk, Former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom. (Image: Twitter)

Farrukh Dhondy | Democracy can be dodgy: The war in Gaza still plagues UK’s Labour Party

Navigating the twists of democracy and local politics, the Rochdale by-election a tableau of shrewd maneuvers and evolving alliances

17 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Demonstrators voice concerns against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, reflecting the ongoing debates in India's socio-political milieu. (PTI File Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | CAA won’t target anyone, it corrects an old injustice

A comprehensive analysis of CAA's legal, social, and political ramifications

17 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

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Bhopinder Singh | The politicisation of Bharat Ratna awards is getting more pronounced

Manish Tewari | Miscalculated MSP and other unkept promises

Suman Sahai | India must fight to protect food & farm subsidies at Abu Dhabi WTO

Sucheta Dasgupta | How not to navigate language chauvinists

Shobhaa De | Agreed, nation always comes first… but what about Sita?

Farrukh Dhondy | Of Rolex watches and other thefts… Is London in grip of a crime wave?

Claude Arpi | China playing new border games close to Mt Kailash

Dilip Cherian | Rail officers are preferred for CVO roles in public sector

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Punjab’s farmers the real Opposition to Modi, BJP

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | It’s time for a relook at India’s policy on China

Devi Kar | Hiring teachers gets increasingly harder for most schools in India

Aakar Patel | SC bonds ruling a reminder how weak India’s key institutions are

Debotri Dhar | Time for the Tiger: India must be on UN high table

Kishwar Desai | New-look London Overground open; Baroness Shreela’s remarkable legacy

Sanjaya Baru | The bond of wealth, power: SC verdict won’t end nexus

Ranjona Banerji | If only we knew that we are all still slaves

Pavan K. Varma | Govts a continuum: Modi, Nehru face-off ill-advised

Anita Katyal | ED hand behind INDIA collapse? For Mohan Yadav, it is kissa kursi ka

Farrukh Dhondy | Democracy can be dodgy: The war in Gaza still plagues UK’s Labour Party

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | CAA won’t target anyone, it corrects an old injustice

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