Commentary
Students must question injustice
A peaceful student movement for truth, justice and accountability is not a threat to democracy. It is evidence that democracy is alive The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has appealed…
Anti-paper leak bill makes entry into Lok Sabha amid din
New Delhi: After six straight days of disruption over NEET fiasco, the Lok Sabha is…
Pitch for sustainable growth in Goa
It has been a case of rampant degradation and destruction of the state’s environment which…
Give hope a chance Â
As New Year kicks in, government and people must resolve to improve happiness index There…
EDM death: Report points to mix of drugs, alcohol
Panaji: The preliminary report into the death of Delhi youth, who died in a hospital…
Lasted Commentary
Great Indian political migration
Six weeks can be a very long time in Indian politics. On February 10 this year, Congress MP Pradyot Bordoloi…
Pollution crisis beyond Delhi
There has been much talk about air pollution in Delhi and its magnitude and effects on the health of the…
Glimpses of new warfare strategies
The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States is not merely another regional flashpoint. It is a stark reminder…
Parrikar: Rare gem of Indian politics
Manohar Parrikar is a name etched in the history for his visionary leadership, simplicity, compassion and impeccable integrity. He became…
BJP: Mastering art of staying alive
In NiccolĂ² Machiavelli’s 16th-century classic ‘The Prince’, the Italian thinker advised rulers that power is best preserved not through moral…
Nitish’s exit: Quiet coup in Bihar
“I allied with the BJP of Vajpayeeji which believed in constitutional values. As a secular leader, I cannot be part…
Scourge of social issues in India
Steeped in ancient customs and traditions, India has had a complex legacy of social evils – unyielding, inhuman and oppressive…
Beware of dangerous liaisons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is a much-despised figure in many parts of the world with an arrest warrant…