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Bhagwat to Shah remarks that could derail NDA in Bihar Elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion on 16 October that the newly elected legislators of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar would decide on the choice of chief minister has sparked…
Bihar polls: Nitish Kumar can still upset the BJP applecart

In electoral politics, voters play a crucial role. Their support will be key in determining whether Nitish Kumar can secure his tenth term as Chief Minister. Table of contentsLegacy with women votersHealth…

Indian football’s doomsday bereft of pride and principles

The world of football is buzzing with excitement because the biggest ever FIFA World Cup, featuring teams from 48 countries, will be held jointly by the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The qualification…
Living Sir Syed’s legacy requires his courage, determination and perseverance

Syed Ahmad was born in a well-known family of notables who had served with distinction in the Mughal Administration. His upbringing was one of careful grooming, characteristic of those who belonged to…
Time running out for Netanyahu as Gaza conflict winds down

It is relatively easy to fight a war with dreaded enemies on the front, but it is tougher to confront peace with its own citizens. This is the predicament of the Israeli…
What is the future of Indian students going to the United States

The visa crisis has particularly impacted international students, including those from India. There are growing concerns about the future of their education in the US. Approximately 1.1 million international students are studying…
Ayodhya Verdict: Justice Chandrachud’s Remarks Sparked Debate Over Law, Faith, and National Ethos

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, widely seen as author of the Ayodhya Judgment on November 9, 2019, on Ranjan Gogoi Bench of the Supreme Court, had once famously said…

Beyond the third degree: Why India must break cycle of normalised police torture

By Moumita Barman In September 2025, two seemingly unrelated headlines captured the essence of India’s troubled criminal justice system. The first: Abdul Wahid Shaikh, the only man acquitted in the 2006 Mumbai…
‘Marwaris Go Back’ stir in Telangana: Is it the outcome of tussle between new and old trading communities?

Though the Marwari Banias have been engaged in trade and money-lending business in erstwhile Hyderabad state for almost last three centuries—or may be even more—yet it is now that Telangana is witnessing…
Marginalised stakeholders with technological barriers across sectors should be in focus

By Manisha Dhulipala Gender Equality is the 5th goal among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. The Constitution of India also recognises the principle of gender equality in…
Freebies, jobs to women; lathis, denial of opportunities to men in poll-bound Bihar

The general perception in the media is that a sizeable percentage of women are still inclined towards Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. What is not discussed in our television studios and Op-ed…
Cricket: The Indo-Pak rivalry has lost its fire, only intangible smoke remains

Nowadays, whenever an India versus Pakistan match is played, the result is a foregone conclusion. Sunday’s game confirmed the fact that India and its one-time arch-rival are no longer at the same…
Left fading away, with last bastion crumbling

Left seems all all set to fade away from the Indian political landscape by 2026, when its last bastion, Kerala, goes to polls. Perilously close to the BJP in Kerala, the CPM…
Need for an all-India Muslim educational movement

The educational backwardness of Indian Muslims has been a matter of concern for more than a century and a half. It took the vision, grit and determination of Syed Ahmad Khan to…
Attack on Qatar: Erdogan befools the Muslim world

Eleven days before Israel targeted Qatar on September 9 to eliminate Hamas leaders engaged in peace talks, Turkey was reminded that Israel had been “committing genocide” in Gaza. Its foreign minister, Hakan…