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Opinion | After The Heat And The Poll Fever Subside - By Rajmohan Gandhi

Rajmohan Gandhi | Friday May 03, 2024

If India were to reject democracy, all of humanity would experience a bitter setback.

Blog | A Year On, It Is Schrodinger's Manipur

Debanish Achom | Friday May 03, 2024

The Manipur ethnic violence began a year ago. To say "a year ago" is the strangest thing about the situation for a state that borders the troubled, junta-ruled Myanmar.

Opinion | Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal Is Shameful - So Is The Politics Over It

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday May 03, 2024

The Prajwal case is yet another example of the moral bankruptcy of politicians and the abuse of their positions.

Opinion | Women And Politics: Prajwal Revanna Case Raises Uneasy Questions

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday May 02, 2024

Parties need to prioritise genuine concerns and respect for women's welfare over political gains and superficial gestures.

Opinion | China Is Revamping Its Military, And India Must Not Take It Lightly

Harsh V. Pant | Thursday May 02, 2024

China's growing military prowess has implications for India's defence planning and security posture. Making Indian armed forces fit to fight 21st-century wars should be the topmost priority for any government that takes office in June.

Opinion | Why Wealth Redistribution Is No Panacea For Inequality

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Thursday May 02, 2024

Such simplistic proposals appeal to populist sentiments without addressing the root causes of inequality.

Opinion | Beauty Pageants Must Do Away With Regressive Ideas

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday May 01, 2024

The crowning of 60-year-old Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez as Miss Universe Buenos Aires recently has the potential to redefine beauty standards.

Blog | Gandhis And Raebareli: Old Loyalties, New Fault Lines

Smita Gupta | Wednesday May 01, 2024

Though neither the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have announced their candidates for Raebareli, people here are making their own assumptions, based on their preferences.

Opinion | Labour Day Special Toast to Wine and Work - Real And Pretentious

Nishtha Gautam | Wednesday May 01, 2024

In many countries, May Day is celebrated by raising a wine glass to toast the fruit of human labour that makes the world go round. It is ironic, therefore, to learn that, globally, almost half of the wine sector is facing a labour shortage.

Opinion | Labour Day: Remembering A Four-Letter Word Missing In BJP's Campaign

Derek O'Brien | Wednesday May 01, 2024

A pre-poll survey by a prominent think-tank revealed that three out of five respondents believe unemployment is the single most important election issue.

Opinion | Congress's Main Poll Challenge Is Keeping Its Own House In Order

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday April 30, 2024

Internal squabbles are one of the key diseases plaguing the Congress party today. Many leaders are alleged to have close connections with rival parties and their loyalty is questionable.

Opinion | Andhra Pradesh Polls: YSRCP, TDP, Congress Face A Momentous Battle

K.V. Prasad | Tuesday April 30, 2024

Andhra Pradesh, where elections are underway to elect a government simultaneously at the Centre and the State, offers an exciting opportunity to political analysts.

Opinion | Pipeline To Nowhere: How An Iran Deal Became Pakistan's Bane

Aditi Bhaduri | Tuesday April 30, 2024

Pakistan is yet to complete its part of the pipeline. The global sanctions against Iran and the resultant geopolitical pressure on Islamabad from the Uare the main reasons for the severe delay.

Opinion | India, Philippines Are Growing Closer Over A 'Common Cause' - China

Maha Siddiqui | Monday April 29, 2024

With a change in leadership from the China-leaning Rodrigo Duterte to Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who believes in forging closer ties with the US, the timing is just right for India to act.

Opinion | Lok Sabha Polls: How To Read The Low Turnout In First Two Phases

Amitabh Tiwari | Monday April 29, 2024

Four out of five times the BJP has formed governments, it has been following an increased polling percentage.

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Opinion | After The Heat And The Poll Fever Subside - By Rajmohan GandhiRajmohan Gandhi

Blog | A Year On, It Is Schrodinger's ManipurDebanish Achom

Opinion | Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal Is Shameful - So Is The Politics Over ItBharti Mishra Nath

Opinion | Why Wealth Redistribution Is No Panacea For InequalityBibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha