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The Narendra Modi government’s decision to send Union Minister Jitendra Singh to personally reach out to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the NEET paper leak issue has exposed an uncomfortable political reality: for sections of the Opposition, Parliament appears to be a battlefield to be stalled rather than a forum for debate. If the…
The attempt to transform Sonam Wangchuk from a Ladakhi innovator into a national political crusader raises more questions than answers. More importantly, it exposes the hypocrisy of sections of India’s political opposition and the selective outrage of some celebrities and activists. Sonam Wangchuk first entered public consciousness not because of political activism, but because his…
Spain’s World Cup triumph was a victory for skill, discipline, and attacking football over theatrics and gamesmanship. Spain did not merely win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. They restored faith in what football’s biggest prize is supposed to reward—the better team, not the better dramatist. The defending champions from Argentina arrived with all the…
The proposed protests at Jantar Mantar on July 20 is shaping up to be more than just another demonstration in the national capital. With a curious convergence of political forces—from Kashmir-based parties demanding restoration of statehood and constitutional provisions that were abrogated in 2019, to various activist groups like the newly formed Cockroach Party and…
The Strait of Hormuz is not a debating point on primetime television. It is one of the world’s most volatile maritime chokepoints, where a single miscalculation can endanger thousands of lives and disrupt global commerce. When governments issue advisories during periods of heightened tensions, they are performing their foremost constitutional and moral duty—protecting their citizens….
The courtroom is not a battlefield of faith. It is a forum where evidence, law and constitutional principles must prevail. That is precisely why the ongoing Gyanvapi dispute has become far more significant than a contest over a centuries-old structure. It is a test of whether scientific evidence will be respected when it challenges long-held…
Bharat’s tryst with space has always been a story of doing the impossible with the possible. From carrying rocket parts on bicycles and bullock carts to becoming the first nation to land near the Moon’s south pole, Bharat has demonstrated that talent, determination and national will can often compensate for limited resources. Today, as Bharat…
The Supreme Court’s decision to set aside the Gauhati High Court’s judgments concerning 27 persons declared foreigners has predictably sparked a fresh political debate. For some, the verdict has been portrayed as a setback to efforts against illegal immigration. For others, it has been celebrated as an affirmation of constitutional rights. In reality, the judgment…
The time has come for the world to stop tiptoeing around Iran. A nation that repeatedly threatens to choke one of the world’s most vital maritime lifelines cannot continue to demand respect while showing utter disregard for international law. Tehran must either introspect and behave like a responsible member of the international community or be…
The commissioning of INS Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam on Saturday is much more than the induction of another frontline warship into the Indian Navy. It is a powerful statement that Bharat is steadily transforming itself into a formidable maritime power, capable of safeguarding its national interests far beyond its coastline while contributing to peace and stability…
