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A wish list for 2025
As we reflect on the year that has passed and welcome the new one, let us resolve to make this a year of progress and unity As we welcome year 2025, the world stands at the cusp of opportunities and challenges. The new year offers a chance to reflect, reset, and...
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Shifting stance
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A silent crusader
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A blow to regional peace
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Extradition dilemma
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Adieu Shyam Benegal
25 December 2024 | Pioneer -
Attack and aftermath
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Outreach to Kuwait
23 December 2024 | Pioneer
An abhorrable practice
The SC's observation on witchcraft practices is a timely reminder that women still face humiliation under various pretexts In a landmark observation, the Supreme Court of India recently described the victimisation of women under accusations of witchcraft as a ‘blot on the constitutional spirit.’ The case before the apex court, involving...
Clamour for caste census
While the exercise is fraught with challenges, its potential to uplift marginalised communities cannot be ignored The demand for a caste census in India has been a recurring topic of debate, reflecting the country’s complex socio-political fabric. While proponents emphasise its importance for targeted development and policy-making, critics raise concerns about...
Not again!
Delhi air quality once again plummets to unbreathable ‘severe’ category despite GRAP IV You may not be a smoker but you are still smoking 10 cigarettes a day if you happen to be in Delhi. This is what the doctors have to say about Delhi pollution. The capital witnessed a sharp...
A timely assurance
Sri Lanka assures New Delhi that it will not permit anybody to use its territory to threaten India’s security In what must come as music to the ears of the Indian government, the Sri Lankan President has said that his country will not allow anyone to use its territory to threaten...
Economy slowing down
India, celebrated as the fastest-growing economy in the world, is showing signs of slowdown India is facing a pivotal moment as it navigates a notable slowdown. Between July and September 2024, the country’s GDP growth rate fell to 5.4 per cent, its lowest in seven quarters and well below the Reserve...
Modi’s mantra
PM Modi’s resolutions give roadmap for progress but its realisation requires collaborative efforts from the government and civil society During the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha on December 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated 11 resolutions to guide India’s future development. These resolutions, inspired by the spirit of the Constitution,...
One Nation One Election
India’s democratic system is on the verge of a transformative change with the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative The concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ has been a subject of significant debate in India’s political discourse. On December 12, 2024, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved draft...
