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An exhilarating term
Parliament adjourns for the last time before LS polls are held and the next Govt assumes office As both Houses of Parliament have been adjourned sine die one last time before the general elections, it is time to reflect on the Government's achievements, challenges and legacy of the past five years....
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In black and white
10 February 2024 | Pioneer -
Modi 3.0
09 February 2024 | Pioneer -
Tiger tiger burning bright
08 February 2024 | Pioneer -
Mission 370
07 February 2024 | Pioneer -
An egalitarian society
06 February 2024 | Pioneer -
Dead, Undead!
05 February 2024 | Pioneer -
Taking stock
03 February 2024 | Pioneer
No entry
Entry restrictions on non-Hindus in Tamil Nadu temples raise questions about religion, rights Temple entry restrictions have often sparked debates, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where the Madras High Court has now barred non-Hindus from entering the sanctum areas. The court has directed Tamil Nadu's Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department...
On the brink
The Maldives is running into one crisis after another; now an impeachment motion looms over Muizzu Generally known for its turquoise waters, pristine beaches and coral reefs, the name of the Maldives as a destination for Indian tourists is currently mud. The archipelago's complex political scenario has raised concerns not only...
Win some, lose some
Nitish switching sides leaves the INDIA bloc in confusion but limits his own bargaining power In a move that did not leave many seasoned politicians flabbergasted, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar has executed a somersault by rejoining the BJP alliance barely 18 months after he walked out of the NDA, spilling bad...
Firing blanks
Pak's claim of an India link in the killing of two terrorists on its soil is purely to score brownie points Pakistan is back to doing what it is known best for --- India bashing. Taking a cue from the India-Canada spat, though that controversy has petered out and Ottawa has...
Stree shakti
The rise and rise of women power in India across sectors calls for celebrating women and womanhood In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable and inspiring phenomenon — the meteoric rise of women across varied fields. From business, medicine, politics and education to science and technology, Indian women are breaking...
Peace in paradise
The decline in number of terror incidents in J&K is a good indication to initiate the electoral process There is an overall decline in terror activities and related fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pointed out. There has...
To each their own
Two major players in INDIA bloc plan to go it alone in LS polls. Where does it leave the Oppn grouping? Despite the constituents' best efforts to paper over their differences and present a united facade, the worst apprehensions about the INDIA bloc are coming true. Its seat-sharing formula is just...