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Recent surrenders of Central Committee Members mark a decisive setback for India’s naxalite insurgency, underscoring how armed revolutionary politics has become both costly and irrelevant

Recent divergent rulings under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act highlight the urgent need for pragmatism and uniform interpretation

BRICS nations’ push to trade in local currencies reflects frustration with dollar dominance and signals a shift in the global monetary order

For all our talk of ‘disruption’, no one has disrupted time, space, and biology more completely than mothers

Delhi’s air crisis cannot wait for miracle rains or court orders; it must build the political and institutional courage to manage its own air

With every Raah Veer who steps forward, India moves closer to turning bystanders into lifesavers — and transforming its roads from sites of tragedy into spaces of hope

The rising burden on Family Courts reflects not just marital discord, but the erosion of ethics, empathy, and values that once held families together

Demands to delist Lambadis from Telangana’s Scheduled Tribe list ignore history, law, and ground realities

Career choices are increasingly reshaped by flexibility, with a growing focus on enjoying work rather than merely simply enduring it

Philosophical balance and inner calm, valuing life over status, power and money, can protect an officer’s life

The Nobel-winning work of Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt carries a warning for India — unchecked monopoly power, restricted inquiry, or rising inequality could bring back stagnation

Community networks are changing the lives of sex workers, but challenges such as social prejudice and systemic neglect remain

Desh Subba's 'Scapeghostism' exposes the haunting legacy of scapegoating, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths and rethink human responsibility

With rising debt and modest revenue growth, the State must balance ambition with fiscal prudence to secure sustainable and inclusive development

A dual status as a Union Territory and strategic frontier will empower Ladakhis to manage local affairs while ensuring national control over sensitive sectors

Having both political risk insurance and a bilateral treaty strengthens a company’s position in resolving cross-border disputes

The National Cooperative Policy, if executed effectively, can transform cooperatives from safety nets into engines for competitive, community-owned enterprises

As Telangana votes, let it serve as a reminder that democracy thrives not on caste or cash, but on informed choice and accountability

The 2025 Musi floods were no ‘act of God.’ Rainfall data and release patterns suggest orchestrated flooding, raising the question: Was the disaster weaponised to fast-track the Musi Riverfront project?

Indian diaspora numbers must be coupled with narrative, unity, and institutions to convert potential into power