In a democracy, voters wield immense power, but economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya has posed a critical question: Are citizens making informed choices? Addressing the media in Goa, Panagariya’s remarks about the trade-off between freebies and better infrastructure were not just theoretical—they were a stark warning. This warning gains significance ahead of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to honour the late President Pranab Mukherjee with a memorial in the national capital is a gesture that deserves wholehearted appreciation. Pranab Da’s immense contributions to the nation, both as a politician and a statesman, earned him respect across political lines. This recognition is not just a tribute to an…
Congress, the party that has banked on so-called “freebies” to capture power in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, now appears to be eyeing Delhi. With the announcement of the “Pyari Didi Yojana,” promising Rs 2,500 per month to every woman, Congress hopes to woo the women’s electorate ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. But voters…
The growing frustration among students, especially those who availed themselves of education loans to pursue studies overseas, especially in the IT sector, is reaching a boiling point. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is at the center of this ire due to her recent policies that have imposed unfair and burdensome terms on these loans, including…
As state assembly elections loom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a blistering offensive against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), leveraging the inauguration of newly constructed flats for former slum dwellers as a platform to highlight governance failures under Arvind Kejriwal. Modi criticized AAP’s alleged deprivation of central health insurance schemes and accused the party…
The ongoing controversy over naming a college of Delhi University after Vinayak Damodar Savarkar has reignited age-old debates surrounding India’s freedom struggle and the legacies of its key figures. While some hail the Modi’ government’s move as a long-overdue recognition of a prominent freedom fighter, others argue against honouring Savarkar, accusing him of collaborating with…
In the ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, the Taiwan conflict has emerged as a critical flashpoint in US-China relations. With China’s assertive declaration that Taiwan is an “integral part” of its territory and its resolve to make this claim a reality, the stage is set for heightened tensions. This provocative stance comes just days before US President-elect…
It is time for India to reflect on its journey this year (2025) and refocus on priorities that will shape its future. Although 2024 was a year of resilience, achievements, and challenges, it also posed many political hurdles for the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. From economic strides to geopolitical maneuvering, the nation has demonstrated its…
Arvind Kejriwal’s political strategy seems to have taken a desperate turn as he scrambles to woo voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The former Delhi Chief Minister has now shifted his attention to temple priests, promising them a monthly salary of Rs 18,000 if his party retains power. This move, while cloaked in altruism,…
Since Narendra Modi’s sweeping 2014 victory, Indian elections have largely been marked by the BJP’s dominance, interrupted by occasional opposition victories. However, 2024 disrupted this pattern, with wild swings in fortunes for both BJP and Congress. The year began with BJP riding high on the momentum of the Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya. The “Ab…
