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Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav. (File Image: PTI)

Dilip Cherian | The silence of empty chairs in the corridors of MP govt bodies

Chief Minister's minimalist approach leaves key commissions vacant

02 May 2024 12:00 AM

The other day a young mother who works in a beauty parlour came to me for some advice. “How can I make my seven-year-old son sit down to study? Their school makes them study very hard and his life comprises tests and exams and there is no time to play. I have requested my sister-in-law to supervise because I feel too tired to sit down with him after a full day’s work.” (Representative Image: PTI)

Devi Kar | Let’s scrap board exams, it’s ruining India’s young

Critique of exam-centric education system urges for reforms to preserve childhood and promote holistic learning

02 May 2024 12:00 AM

The Unspoken China Factor: Silence on Growing Threat in India's Electoral Discourse. — Representational Image/AFP

Bhopinder Singh | Amid talk of India’s rising global role, not even a whisper on China intrusion

Amid Foreign Policy Successes, China's Assertiveness Remains Conspicuously Absent from Political Discourse

01 May 2024 12:05 AM

A voter gets his finger marked with indelible ink during voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mathura, Friday, April 26, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Shikha Mukerjee | Disenchanted voters bad news in ‘wave-less’ polls

Declining Voter Turnout Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction With Political Establishment

01 May 2024 12:05 AM

Aakar Patel | Apex court rulings on Hindutva give BJP, RSS room to further agenda

Landmark Supreme Court judgments on Hindutva, communal rhetoric, and electoral politics

30 Apr 2024 12:02 AM

Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha polls, in Solapur, Maharashtra, Monday, April 29, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Mohan Guruswamy | Maoism or Modism: The perils of personality cult

Drawing parallels between Mao Zedong's legacy and contemporary political dynamics in India.

29 Apr 2024 11:54 PM

A Journey Through Hyderabad's Developmental Epochs: From Nizams to KTR's Stewardship. (DC File Image)

Sanjaya Baru | Who built Hyderabad? Secret of the city’s rise

Tracing the Transformation of India's "Second Capital" Over Decades

29 Apr 2024 12:11 AM

The cover image 'Ten Years to Save the West' by Liz Truss, former British Prime Minister, turned bestselling author. (Image: Twitter)

Kishwar Desai | Booker ‘sugar daddies’ of lit; Liz’s bestseller toast of town

The Historical Ties of the Booker Prize Amidst Liz Truss's Authorial Rise

29 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with senior party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi releases the party's manifesto ahead of Lok Sabha elections, in New Delhi, Friday, April 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Ravi_Choudhary)

Anita Katyal | Manifesto fiasco costs Cong dear; BJP forced to lean on Chouhan

The Congress struggles to disseminate its manifesto, while BJP recalibrates strategies amidst low voter turnout and leadership dynamics.

28 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

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

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