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In America, student protests for peace and justice clash with state enforcement, raising questions about democracy's essence. (Image by Arrangement)

Ranjona Banerji | Palestine, and a tale of two democracies

Student protests challenge the paradox of democracy, as law enforcement clashes with demands for peace and justice.

28 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election rally in support of Shiv Sena candidates from Kolhapur and Hatkanangale constituencies Sanjay Mandlik and Dhairyasheel Mane respectively for the Lok Sabha elections, in Kolhapur district. (PTI Photo)

Pavan K. Varma | Our inequality is inherited, curable only by solid policy

Prime Minister rallies in Kolhapur and Goa, criticises INDIA bloc's divisive agenda and accuses Congress of aiming to "loot India".

27 Apr 2024 11:12 PM

On Saturday, April 13, Gideon Falter, the chief executive of an organisation called the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, went to Aldwych in central London as the pro-Palestinian demonstration was in progress past that spot. (Image: Twitter)

Farrukh Dhondy | Amid Gaza war, efforts on to ban pro-Palestinian London protests

Accusations of anti-Semitism arise after Jewish activist's attempt to cross march route

27 Apr 2024 12:25 AM

Recent Reports Highlight Alarming Trends in Food Safety Standards Across the Nation. (Image: Freepik)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Amid row over masala, is the food we eat safe?

Recent incidents highlight growing concerns over food quality and safety in India

27 Apr 2024 12:03 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Agra, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Sunil Gatade | Is the absence of a ‘big idea’ hurting the BJP?

Analysis reveals Prime Minister Modi's diminishing impact as opposition highlights governance failures and divisive tactics.

26 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

This picture taken from Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip shows destruction in the Palestinian territory on April 24, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. (Image: AFP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Can dialogue, diplomacy be effective in Mideast?

Not only is Israel a flourishing technological hub, one of the world’s largest weapons exporters, and recipient of billions of US dollars

25 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

It’s a tale as old as time, Puran Kumar is upset that while his counterparts and peers zip around in shiny new Innovas, he’s been handed the keys to a relic — a seven-year-old Honda City — with more character than reliability. (Image; ANI)

Dilip Cherian | Wheels of discord: IPS officer in Haryana has an odd complaint

Senior IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar Raises Eyebrows with Complaint of Car Discrimination Amid Lok Sabha Elections

25 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the BJP's election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’ at the party headquarters, in New Delhi, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | The choice in Elections 2024: A grand spectacle or a wake?

Modi's "Guarantee 2024" vs Congress' "Nyay Patra" - A Clash of Narratives

24 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Devotees dressed as Hindu deities during a religious procession on the occasion of 'Ram Navami' festival at Durgiana Temple, in Amritsar, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Aakar Patel | If India becomes a Hindu Rashtra, will there be any difference at all?

Exploring the historical context and implications of the term "Hindu Rashtra" in light of constitutional and legal frameworks.

23 Apr 2024 2:02 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting during a public meeting organised as part of BJP campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, in Amroha. (PTI Photo)

Shikha Mukerjee | BJP dominance in political discourse sees adjustments

The BJP adapts its messaging, responding to opposition criticism with new assurances and clarifications.

23 Apr 2024 1:56 AM

From Crisis to Solution: Mobilizing Action Against Plastic Menace and Embracing Circular Economy on Earth Day 2024. (Image by Freepik)

Pradeep S. Mehta and Simi T.B. | Urgent action is required at all levels to tackle plastic pollution

Urgent Call to Action: Addressing the Global Plastic Pollution Crisis on Earth Day 2024

21 Apr 2024 11:44 PM

In this photo provided Tuesday, March 12, 2024, by the Iranian Army, an Iranian military boat patrols as a warship enters the Iranian waters prior to start of a joint naval drill of Iran, Russia and China in the Indian Ocean. Iran has stepped up its military cooperation with Beijing and Moscow in response to regional tensions with the United States, including by supplying military drones to Russia before the European nation invaded Ukraine in 2022. AP/PTI

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Amid global conflicts, don’t let China’s CPC target India

Global Military Dynamics: Examining Five Active Combat Commands and Economic Warfare Strategies

21 Apr 2024 11:32 PM

Amid societal shifts and evolving structures, family remains a cornerstone of human connection and resilience. (Image by Freepik)

Shreya Sen-Handley | It takes a village to save the planet!

Exploring the enduring importance of family amid societal shifts and individual journeys.

21 Apr 2024 12:21 AM

Polling officials collect EVMs and other election material at a distribution centre ahead of the first phase of voting for Lok Sabha elections, in Moradabad, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Indranil Banerjie | India’s economic future at stake as nation votes

As India's massive electoral exercise unfolds, the country's economic trajectory takes center stage in the battle for leadership.

21 Apr 2024 12:12 AM

Yoga guru Ramdev arrives at the Supreme Court for hearing on the Patanjali misleading advertisements case, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Shobhaa De | The garam hawa of Dilli is getting even more garam…

Baba Ramdev's Apology: Too Little, Too Late for His Alleged Frauds

19 Apr 2024 11:59 PM

Controversy Erupts as Universities Allocate Funds for Revising Classic Works Amid Concerns About Sensitivity. (image: Freepik)

Farrukh Dhondy | Are V.S. Naipaul, R.L. Stevenson, Blyton becoming unsafe to read?

Preserving Literature or Perpetuating Censorship? The Debate Over Revisionism in Academic Circles

19 Apr 2024 11:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)

Mohan Guruswamy | Elections 2024: Modi up a steep & slippery slope?

Economic woes, agrarian discontent, and regional dynamics may pose hurdles for BJP's electoral prospects.

19 Apr 2024 1:14 AM

A woman walks past a banner depicting launching missiles bearing the emblem of the Islamic Republic of Iran in central Tehran. (Image: AFP)

Syed Ata Hasnain | As tensions rise, limits to escalation in Middle East

The Middle East conflict is complex, with Iran and Israel adopting strategies to neutralize each other

18 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Supreme Court of India (File Image: ANI)

Dilip Cherian | Legal triumph for DMRC, sobering moment for babus

Supreme Court overturns Rs 8,000 crore award, citing miscarriage of justice; DMRC absolved from exorbitant payment