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As courts become sites of political contestation, and citizens begin viewing judgments through partisan lenses, every order becomes suspect, and public trust erodes 

Before admission, the patient chooses the hospital. After admission, the hospital chooses everything for the patient. This is not ordinary consumer choice; it is dependency

Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress

Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is right: public transport is the rational choice. But governments cannot expect citizens to trust systems neglected for decades

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools

The Barakah incident may not have triggered a nuclear disaster, but it serves as a warning that the Gulf’s geopolitical rivalries are becoming more complex, more localised and potentially more unpredictable

For the BJP, the shift from ‘war mode’ to ‘governance mode’ means shedding the jhumlas that helped it rise in West Bengal and Assam.

Unlike many celebrities entering politics, Vijay does not appear psychologically trapped within the bubble of celebrity worship, a trait that could become his biggest political strength

Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar’s actions revive debate over expanding gubernatorial discretionary powers and federalism

Bulldozing KBR Park contradicts Hyderabad’s environmental goals, including Musi River rejuvenation and Hydraa initiatives

In a parliamentary democracy, the legitimacy to govern is determined on the floor of the House, not through gubernatorial discretion or political speculation

Despite Telangana’s progress in school enrolment and educational access, child absenteeism in rural schools persists, widening learning gaps and increasing dropout rates

Unless structural weaknesses are addressed, India risks remaining an economy of immense potential but limited outcomes

The Congress’ fallout in Tamil Nadu could finally push the long-discussed ‘Federal Front’ from theory into political reality

The Centre-led by Narendra Modi has consistently prioritised political loyalty over federal cooperation, denying Telangana its fair share of resources

Recurring accidents expose structural weaknesses in India’s boiler safety regime and its fragmented enforcement framework

India is gaining from the China+1 shift but structural bottlenecks, weak supply chain, and policy gaps still hold it back

Mounting arrears and policy shifts put the scheme that has enabled marginalised students to access higher education at risk

The approach to treat ULBs as a homogenous group, with a one-size-fits-all model, risks limiting autonomy and widening inequalities among Indian cities