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Will caste politics prove a gamble for electoral victory?

In the 21st century, India should be discussing ‘let’s do away with caste’ rather than further dividing India on those lines.   NEW DELHI: In August...

Espionage, power politics and legal ‘Laxman Rekha’

‘A.S. Dulat has always been known for all the wrong reasons in the country, especially his soft outlook towards terrorists’.   NEW DELHI: For a top...

PM Modi’s political magic will continue

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, this year may see the BJP’s southern push, specifically in Tamil Nadu.   NEW DELHI: Year’s end is neither an...

Political expectations and challenges for 2024

Modi and Shah know this: Even if annihilated 92:8, Congress is the only other horse in the race for national power.   NEW DELHI: People review...

Tussle over Bihar prohibition policy as hooch deaths rise

‘India’s frequent attempts to enforce prohibition have been ineffectual’.   NEW DELHI: Does prohibition really work? The death toll in a suspected hooch tragedy climbed to...

BJP now ready to fulfil promise of Uniform Civil Code

Party brings private member’s bill in Parliament on UCC, showing how PM Modi is determined to implement his promises.   The Bharatiya Janata Party in its...

Money, political power in media not new in India

There have been occasions in journalism when political forces or corporate houses forced the dismissal of editors.   NEW DELHI: The last few weeks’ news headlines...

Women voters will be a deciding factor for BJP

Emergence of women as an electoral constituency is an encouraging development for Indian democracy.   NEW DELHI: Is BJP and its mother organisation RSS neglecting the...

India needs a common stringent law to check illegal conversion

The country is facing different socio-political problems due to illegal conversion.   NEW DELHI: Is BJP adopting a new agenda to bring new rules and legislation...

Crisis of real issues for opposition and alternative parties

Leaders and parties should let go of the age-old formula of luring people with promise of government jobs.   NEW DELHI: For big leaders and old...

Distrust in electoral system weakens democracy

Opposition leaders keep questioning the decisions and actions of the EC, Supreme Court, CBI, even the Indian Army.   Immediately after the announcement of the Vidhan...

Pitfalls in politics from hypocrisy, arrogance

Mahatma Gandhi did not insist on transparency and candour without reason. In social life, cunning and hypocrisy can serve immediate interests, but long-term interests...

Worship Ganesha, Lakshmi, give the right picture of India

Illusion has been created in India and abroad that the common man’s living standard in India is lower than in neighbouring countries.   NEW DELHI: The...

Is Rahul’s yatra to rub salt or apply ointment on people’s wounds?

Ordinary citizens are asking what Rahul Gandhi and his party are doing to provide relief from the wounds of economic problems.   Gandhian paths are ideal....

Coalition quagmire’s desire for power by erasing one’s identity

KCR has even changed the name of his party to pursue his national ambitions.   NEW DELHI: The ground is not yet ready for the next...

Curbing terror, protecting culture through social reform campaigns

There is restlessness in a section due to the ‘actions’ of the government.   NEW DELHI: The steps to ban terrorist organizations like PFI and curb...

Delicate thread of ties between the Sangh, organisation, govt

Selfish elements are taking undue advantage in the name of the temple, cow, and Ganga-Yamuna.   NEW DELHI: Who is responsible for the provocative environment in...

Narendra Modi: From grassroots struggle to global success

NEW DELHI: Power, prosperity, and peak-success are important, but that is possible through the ability to struggle and the persistence of life values. So...

Narendra Modi: From grassroots struggle to global success

NEW DELHI: Power, prosperity, and peak-success are important, but that is possible through the ability to struggle and the persistence of life values. So...

Narendra Modi: From grassroots struggle to global success

NEW DELHI: Power, prosperity, and peak-success are important, but that is possible through the ability to struggle and the persistence of life values. So...

Education, health have become big issues in power-politics

By giving priority to education and health in politics and society, dreams of democracy and progress will be realized.   Poverty, corruption, reservation, and temple-mosque issues...

Slavish fascination for foreign media can be dangerous

A section of media in India, due to its slave mentality, has been peddling information provided by foreign publications.   NEW DELHI: After 75 years of...

Pressure, effects of politics delay CBI investigation

Like the Federal Bureau of Investigation of America, the entire structure, rules, etc., of CBI should be made more effective.   New Delhi: Be it the...

Issue of legal restraint on corrupt or seriously accused public servant

Not just a code of conduct, but a law is needed for everyone regarding criminal matters.   New Delhi: In an important decision in 2001, the...

With freedom comes political, social responsibilities

Along with cheers of freedom, determination for self-restraint and discipline are also needed.   NEW DELHI: On the occasion of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, these...

Progress or power cannot be achieved through confrontation

Opposition parties are trying to create discontent and agitation, but progress of society and nation cannot be achieved through conflict.   “Taking advantage of the difficulties...

Progress or power cannot be achieved through confrontation

Opposition parties are trying to create discontent and agitation, but progress of society and nation cannot be achieved through conflict.   “Taking advantage of the difficulties...

Progress or power cannot be achieved through confrontation

Opposition parties are trying to create discontent and agitation, but progress of society and nation cannot be achieved through conflict.   “Taking advantage of the difficulties...

Tribal areas saw development push after PM Modi came to power

NEW DELHI: During the presidential election, in a program on NewsX TV channel, a spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party argued with me on the...

Tribal areas saw development push after PM Modi came to power

NEW DELHI: During the presidential election, in a program on NewsX TV channel, a spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party argued with me on the...

Tribal areas saw development push after PM Modi came to power

NEW DELHI: During the presidential election, in a program on NewsX TV channel, a spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party argued with me on the...

PM Modi naming Murmu for President’s post is a masterstroke

Droupadi Murmu is a dedicated tribal leader, and Yashwant Sinha’s candidature looks weak.   New Delhi: During the prime ministerships of Pandit Nehru, from Indira Gandhi...

PM Modi naming Murmu for President’s post is a masterstroke

Droupadi Murmu is a dedicated tribal leader, and Yashwant Sinha’s candidature looks weak.   New Delhi: During the prime ministerships of Pandit Nehru, from Indira Gandhi...

PM Modi naming Murmu for President’s post is a masterstroke

Droupadi Murmu is a dedicated tribal leader, and Yashwant Sinha’s candidature looks weak.   New Delhi: During the prime ministerships of Pandit Nehru, from Indira Gandhi...

Need for legal ‘Lakshman Rekha’ to check social media anarchy

There are conspiracies by organisations with vested interests and foreign agencies to incite people with misleading propaganda.   New Delhi: Social media has played an important...

With Modi getting justice, it’s time to curb NGOs’ ‘conspiracies’

Such cases have increased the legal need to keep a close watch on and rein in the activities of domestic and foreign NGOs operating...

Maharashtra events change parties’ equation on Hindutva issue

There have been occasions of upheaval in Indian politics, rebellion in parties, and collapse or formation of governments, but the recent developments in Maharashtra...

Mandatory NCC stint may help in future Army recruitment

It will also be beneficial as disciplined youth will be able to contribute significantly in various fields.   NEW DELHI: The central government made an important announcement...

The President cannot be a rubber stamp

Presidents of India have often disagreed with decisions of their PMs and governments and, sent controversial decisions or bills passed by Parliament for reconsideration.   New...

How is development for all possible sans Uniform Civil Code?

The Muslim Personal Law Board is not a constitutional body, but is preferred by the paper leaders of Rahul Gandhi’s party.   New Delhi: What is...

Nitish shouldn’t stoke the embers of caste politics

To avoid the crisis emanating from his political and governmental shortcomings, Nitish Kumar has once again intensified his demand for a caste census.   New Delhi:...

Questions of justice, rights and credibility in a democracy

The threat of chaos of political bias and unregulated social media.   New Delhi: In India, which is called the world’s largest democracy, at this time,...

Who is responsible for politics on Hindu-Muslim issues?

Even in the Indira era, Muslim politics continued to heat up and their MPs were running an active campaign against Hindus.   Congress and some other...

What’s the aim of padyatras? Social welfare or political gains?

Prashant Kishor will travel across Bihar to understand the problems of the state. He is showing signs of forming a party.   NEW DELHI: There is...

Stability must: Let the Chief Ministers do their job

By hanging the sword of uncertainty and confusion there is direct and indirect damage to the government, party, and public.   NEW DELHI: What is more...

Names, faces have changed, but violence by terrorists is the same

The network of PFI, the new avatar of the previously banned SIMI, is spread over 22 states so far.   New Delhi: The forms of terrorist...

Don’t ignite unnecessary passions on communal issues

Unfortunately, there are contradictions in the principles and practices of leaders of different political parties.   New Delhi: We have been witnessing many interesting facets of...

In power or in opposition, responsibility, challenges increase

New Delhi: “Inflation is an immediate problem and it will be controlled in time. There is enough food grains in the country. Production of...

Does drinking or selling alcohol make people ‘sinners’?

Indian beer and wine have become popular abroad; in this situation, whom can Nitish Kumar declare as a sinner?   Nitish Kumar recently justified his policies...

Does drinking or selling alcohol make people ‘sinners’?

Indian beer and wine have become popular abroad; in this situation, whom can Nitish Kumar declare as a sinner?   Nitish Kumar recently justified his policies...

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