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Communal punishment: On riots and demolitions
The idea of inflicting collective punishment on the Muslim community soon after any riot or communal disturbance seems to be an ingrained part of governance in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled States. The use of excavators to […]
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Manipur incidents make Indians hang their heads in shame
The horrifying & gruesome incident of Manipur has put the whole nation to shame. The irresponsible religious propaganda spread by media everyday will doom the whole nation one day. Society now has been brutally divided […]
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Needless accommodation: On the judiciary and the term of the Enforcement Directorate head
By allowing ED chief’s continuance, Supreme Court has undermined its own authority It comes no more as a shock or surprise if the Supreme Court is seen as deferring excessively to the government’s wishes. The […]
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Manipur & beyond
Crisis imperils peace in entire North-East The Manipur crisis, which has reached a crescendo due to the nationwide outrage over a video clip showing two women being paraded naked, is spilling over to other states […]
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The depths to which politicians sink
Ajit Pawar’s revolt has put the NCP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi on a sticky wicket “Interesting also will be how the two new components of the functioning government will adjust to the new dispensation. […]
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Corrupt political funding makes all capitalists crony
Indian democracy runs on the proceeds of corruption “Why does dirty political funding enter the picture while discussing subjects such as corporate governance and lending decisions of banks? Both take place far removed from the […]
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The saga of dubious defense deals and inconclusive probes
It is nobody’s case that corruption and transgression in military contracts should, in any way, be overlooked and not probed. But the CBI’s overall track record in this regard is as disappointing as the MoD’s […]
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Code red: On the 22nd Law Commission and a uniform civil code
The push for a uniform civil code should not become a divisive tool The Law Commission’s decision to solicit views from the public on the idea of a uniform civil code appears to be a […]
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Mounting tensions: On the threat to social harmony in Uttarakhand
Criminal cases should not be allowed to take a communal color Festering communal tensions in Purola in Uttarakhand, nearly 400 kilometers north of Delhi, have resulted in the fleeing of most of the town’s handful […]
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Banks Are Failing: Is My Money Safe?
Most investments – but not all – are protected by a web of insurance Rising interest rates can be harmful to bank earnings. Silicon Valley Bank had a large portfolio of mortgage-backed securities with very […]
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US banking crisis: Lapses in regulatory oversight led to the collapse
The US authorities are scrambling to protect depositors’ money after the back-to-back collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Silvergate Capital Corporation and Signature Bank, which were major lenders to the crypto sector and tech startups. […]
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Dangerous maneuvering: On the Black Sea encounter and the risks posed by the Ukraine war
The United States should find stability in ties with Russia to help end Ukraine war The high-altitude maneuvering between two Russian fighter jets and an American drone over the Black Sea, which resulted in the […]
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Chip pact with US: Boost to larger role for India in global supply chain
From being a battle of corporate giants, the incredibly costly, complex and high-stakes business of making semiconductor chips has assumed the form of a geopolitical weapon. As governments respond to national security concerns brought out […]
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BBC on Income Tax Radar
Prove Wrongdoing to Dispel Notion of Vindictive Action The Income Tax Department’s survey at the offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Delhi and Mumbai has not only triggered a war of words between […]
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Honor of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Center
Those required to stay away from partisan politics in current role must not be made Governors A former judge of the Supreme Court of India and a former Indian Army commander are among the new […]
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Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Post retirement, the judicial community should take a concerted decision not to accept any job stemming from political patronage Justice Y.V. Chandrachud had said that the greatest danger to the judiciary lies within. Members of […]
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‘A Small Indian Elite Controls Narrative, Talk Of India’s Decade Is Juvenile Economics’
“A positive diffusion of institutionalized civic consciousness is possible because, when its energies are harnessed, it improves the delivery of public goods, increases economic productivity, and allow people to live with dignity and integrity. Today, […]
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Admonishments that endanger the Constitution
To suggest that the basic structure doctrine is by itself unsanctioned is to place the Constitution at the legislature’s whim “Since its judgment in Kesavananda, the Supreme Court has identified several features that are immutable. […]
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Yatra lends purpose to Rahul’s political journey
In Indian electoral politics, alliances are formed on the basis of strengths rather than weaknesses of the participants. The aura of success surrounding Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra is set to provide him with moral authority […]