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Bridging the Divide

In an era of heightened political polarisation, Wednesday’s meeting between the incoming and outgoing US presidents signals a return to civility.

Targeting Migrants

Illegal immigration is a muchbandied topic in democracies, for it is very easy to invoke politically and ignite emotions, but complex to handle meaningfully. While failure to check illegal immigration is a failure of the State and its agencies, the rhetoric against it is almost invariably partisan, racial, or communal.

MP CM lauds Birsa Munda

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav claimed on Friday that tribal king Birsa Munda demolished the nefarious attempts of Christian missionaries to convert the tribals into Christians by tampering with our religion.

A delicate balancing act

The on-going conflict in Ukraine has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, impacting everything from international relations to commodity prices.

Choked again

As winter sets in, Delhi once again confronts an extreme pollution crisis that places public health and well-being at significant risk.

Church Crisis

The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, over historic abuse allegations is a moment of reckoning for the Church of England.

Wings to Dissent

This statement of John Stuart Mill brings to light a remarkable phenomenon, though uncommon, called ‘dissent’, i.e., ‘to differ in opinion or feelings’ or ‘to disagree.’ The Constitution of India realizing the essence and significance of dissent made this right available not only to our citizens but to our judges [Article 145].

Power as a weapon

With the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly election over yesterday and the Maharashtra polls scheduled for November 20, a scrutiny of candidates’ affidavits has once again sparked public interest.

Climate Reckoning

India’s climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s an urgent, daily reality. The staggering statistics on extreme weather events in 2024 ~ over 3,200 lives lost, millions of hectares of farmland ruined, and countless homes and livestock destroyed ~ paint a grim picture of a nation bearing the brunt of climate change.