Opinions
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India-China should deal with LAC situation on its own
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded a highly successful visit to the United States, and he came home with a new level of strategic partnership with the country. This State visit of …
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Deadly fascination for Titanic continues to lure people to their doom
More than a hundred years after it sank, the Titanic continues to lure people to their doom. The ill-fated ship is back in the news because the party of five tourists in their deep…
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Haj: Whenever devil goads you to err, reject him with force
With just a few days left for the annual Haj to begin, Makkah is teeming with pilgrims. More than two million pilgrims from over 160 countries have poured in the holiest of…
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Opinion: The Sand Mafia in Jukkal, Telangana
Laxmi Kantha Rao Thota Unauthorised sand excavation, ecological imbalance, corruption, operated by the local politicians, non-action by the government authorities leading to violence, alcoholism, drug abuse and illegal sex work. The sand…
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A united front of backward, dalits and minorities can defeat NDA in 2024
United Opposition is assuming increasing demand from among democratic forces and political parties across the socio-political spectrum of India to defeat BJP led NDA. Secular, Socialist and Democratic India has suffered greatly…
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BJP must hold on to its allies to do well in 2024 LS polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are reassessing their 2024 Lok Sabha poll strategy to perform a hat trick. As the Opposition parties try to build a united platform against the…
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How lucrative tea trade resulted in race over the oceans from China to Great Britain
In most cities and villages of India, tea is the most accessible beverage. It is the common man’s drink and is available wherever one goes. But this was not always the case.…
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Exclusion of Muslims in Telangana govt schemes raise concerns
Hyderabad: Concerns have emerged regarding an alleged organized conspiracy to deprive Muslims of government schemes in Telangana. Questions have been raised about whether the state government is following the path of the…
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BJP joins call for Assembly polls– strategic tilting of scales in J&K politics
It was a theatrical moment in Srinagar on Saturday, when Jammu and Kashmir unit BJP president Ravinder Raina, raised his voice with folded hands to appeal to the Election Commission of India to announce the schedule…
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Researcher debunks misperceptions of Muslim identity in India
By Chhaya Jindal & Moumita Barman In a recent discussion hosted by The Centre of Development Policy and Practice titled ‘New Challenges to the Indian Muslims: Beyond Citizenship Concern’, researcher Hilal Ahmed…
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Hate speech on TV channels is dividing society; how can this menace be checked?
Earlier this month, the passing away of former newsreader Geetanjali Aiyar brought back to mind her gracious and dignified bearing. It also reminded us of the days when the news was presented…
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Kashmir political parties’ dilemma over opposition unity
Kashmir’s prism of looking at the opposition unity is different from the rest of the country, as it is caught, as usual, in a dilemma, how far to go with the opposition…
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EU Artificial Intelligence Act and borrowable practices for India
Amidst the back-and-forth questions of how and what regarding AI regulations, the European Union has taken a step closer to providing a legislative approach to the latter questions. In May 2023, the…
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Three years after Galwan no easy way out for India at LAC with China
The third anniversary of the Galwan Valley clashes is approaching – June 15/ 16- with a chilling reminder that the violent incidents in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, did not end…
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WTC final: Rishabh Pant’s injury a big blow for India
Rishabh Pant has been India’s leading batter in recent years, notably in overseas Tests. The Delhi wicketkeeper was instrumental in India’s dramatic 2-1 win against Australia in 2020-21. Even in England, he…
