Opinions
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Kashmir parties unburden themselves of goal of restoration of Article 370
Kashmiri politicians have unburdened themselves of the huge goal post of restoration of Article 370, realizing neither the ground realities in the country nor the people favour them. They have scaled down their goals, which were…
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India yet to sign international refugee convention
While the Opposition is up in arms attacking the Modi government notifying the controversial CAA just days before general election is announced, there is another important issue on which India has yet…
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As world celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, female feticide remains a cause of concern in India
Mumbai: Despite stringent measures by the health authorities, over 6.30 crore (63 million) girls are “missing” from the Indian population since Census 2011 owing to female feticide and infanticides, sparking concerns on…
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New political calculations in Kashmir raise question about its direction, goal
The political calculations are changing fast in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Valley where three Lok Sabha seats are at stake, for which the National Conference of Abdullah has said very categorically…
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Noted scientist Bhargava cautions against healthcare decisions relying solely on binary algorithms
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz As technology propels healthcare into the future, there’s a growing concern that the human touch is being overshadowed by the lure of innovation, says Prof Balram Bhargava, a noted…
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Moon fascinates humans again
America’s NASA (National Aeronautical and Space Administration) which successfully landed the first Man in Moon in the history of the world (Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the surface of the…
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Does a legally binding MSP benefit farmers, agriculture, and the economy?
The ‘Delhi Chalo’ protests by farmers revolve around the primary demand for a legally binding Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all 23 major agriculture crops, with the added condition that the MSP…
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Opinion: Intimidation of Christians in Telangana
First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not…
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Growing breed of professionals in politics the Congress way
The constant lament is that the educated class remains aloof from electoral politics in India. Many don’t even deign to cast their votes but wax eloquently on the evils of the system.…
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How temple inauguration in UAE fuels othering of Muslims in India
PM Modi’s recent inauguration of BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi has sparked a wave of rhetoric within right-wing Hindu circles, perpetuating the idea that Modi is revered in the “original Islamic world”.…
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Pakistan elections have exposed fake narrative of Islamabad on Kashmir
“What have I to do with Pakistan”, snapped Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari president of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party at a reporter who wanted his reaction on the recent elections in…
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Ladakh is facing crucial security situation
Ladakh Buddhists who have always been at the core of Indian nationhood and celebrated conferment of the Union Territory status to their region four years ago with unrestrained jubilation are on streets…
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Plea to Telangana govt: Stop wanton destruction of OGH
The Telangana Assembly elections’ results on December 3, 2023 had many heave a deep sigh of relief. Many thought the iconic Osmania General Hospital got another lease of life. No longer would…
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Infiltrating communalism: Unnoticed takeover of ‘Hindutva Pop’
By Mohammed Amaan Khan The erosion of freedom is a gradual encroachment, halting just before the point of protest, and then resuming, perpetuating a cycle of intrusion. The danger lies not just…
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J&K politics’ dynamics change ahead of crucial Lok Sabha polls
The dynamics of Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir have changed with an aggressive approach of the BJP after the “Pran Prathishat” ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya last week, and…