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Nari in the House
Indian women are busy carving out a place for themselves at the political high table A significant transformation is underway — one that marks the increasing prominence of Indian women in politics, a domain largely dominated by males. Over the years, Indian politics has evolved and women have emerged as influential...
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Missing nationalism
07 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Probity in public life
06 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Misplaced priorities
05 March 2024 | Pioneer -
A curated list
04 March 2024 | Pioneer -
A spot of good news
02 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Upmanship
01 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Upper hand
29 February 2024 | Pioneer
Young dreams
Modi exhorts first-time voters to fulfil their aspirations by building a developed India India, with one of the youngest populations in the world, boasts of a dynamic workforce brimming with energy, innovation and creativity. The demographic advantage of having a large number of citizens under 35 presents it with a golden...
Clearing the air
The NGT's call for action on poor air quality across 53 cities reveals the problem's pervasiveness It is official, and scary! The air quality in our part of the world is quite poor, in fact not even breathable, though we have learnt to live with it. Meanwhile, the National Green Tribunal...
Shades of grey
Do political parties really mean to fulfil poll promises, or is it mere rhetoric to befool voters? Every election season, political parties can be seen letting loose a long litany of promises — some really genuine, but mostly mere pleasing-to-the-ears rhetoric. These campaign pledges, called poll manifestos or electoral promises or...
Religious apartheid
Karnataka's proposal to tax several Hindu temples smacks of discrimination In a move reminiscent of the historically partisan practice of jizya, the Congress Government in Karnataka has proposed a plan to collect funds from Hindu temples as a form of tax. Understandably, the move has sparked a controversy and reignited debates...
Modi with a message
The PM's planned visit to Sandeshkhali challenges Mamata, seeks to gain ground in Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to Sandeshkhali on March 7 holds significant implications not only for the BJP's Lok Sabha poll strategy but also for the political fortunes of Mamata Banerjee, the TMC supremo and an...
Fair play
Rules forcing women out of job for marriage or family unconstitutional, SC has ruled In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has declared regulations mandating the dismissal of women from jobs upon marriage as “archaic, discriminatory and in violation of constitutional principles.” The judgment marks another significant step towards gender equality...
Locking horns
Protesting farmers reject Government’s offer on MSP, ‘Delhi Chalo' march to resume today Agitating farmers intend to intensify their 'Delhi Chalo' protest from Wednesday as their negotiations with the Government remain deadlocked. With both sides adamant on their respective positions, it seems unlikely that the stalemate will end in a hurry...
