Another star rises on Tamil Nadu political horizon
October 29, 2024, 04:37 PM - 2 min read
Apart from loyalty to Dravidian ideology, a strong sense of Tamil pride, anti-Hindi sentiments, welfarism, social justice and secularism have traditionally guided the state’s political narrative.
When should youngster's vote count for more?
October 28, 2024, 05:57 PM - 6 min read
What seems clear enough is that there is often a significant age-divide in political opinions.
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Israel and Iran are playing a dangerous game
October 28, 2024, 01:08 PM - 6 min read
In its most recent direct attack on Iran, Israel struck military targets from the air in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam, causing minor damage to military installations and killing four soldiers. Israel had consulted the US State Department about its plans, but the US was not directly involved in the strikes.
see moreOctober 28, 2024, 01:08 PM . 6 min read
Europe's future depends on American voters
October 28, 2024, 01:04 PM - 8 min read
Since Donald Trump's nomination as the Republican candidate, there has been increasing debate about the need to "Trump-proof" Europe and transatlantic institutions.
see moreOctober 28, 2024, 01:04 PM . 8 min read
Indian roads ring a death knell, but are we alarmed?
October 28, 2024, 12:16 PM - 5 min read
Unfortunately, India leads the world in number of road accidents and consequent fatalities —- 19 lives every hour. The dire situation calls for drastic measures and an overhaul of attitude towards road safety.
see moreOctober 28, 2024, 12:16 PM . 5 min read
India’s WTC future uncertain as key players to age out
October 27, 2024, 08:36 PM - 5 min read
The embarrassing Test series defeat at home against New Zealand has already triggered a debate around the effectiveness of a few seniors. As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.
see moreOctober 27, 2024, 08:36 PM . 5 min read
Punjab by-elections: BJP in, Akalis out
October 27, 2024, 05:53 PM - 6 min read
It is strange and unprecedented as the Akali Dal is exclusively a Punjab and Panthic-centered party.
see moreOctober 27, 2024, 05:53 PM . 6 min read
Israel’s latest strike against Iran may de-escalate tensions
October 27, 2024, 12:54 PM - 7 min read
The move follows a pattern that has seen Iran and Israel take turns to up the ante in what was for a long time a “shadow war”.
see moreOctober 27, 2024, 12:54 PM . 7 min read
Akali Dal opting out of Punjab bypolls not good for party
October 25, 2024, 10:59 AM - 3 min read
Whosoever advised Sukhbir Badal to skip the by-elections, has done him and the party no good. No matter what the state of the party may be, even if all its candidates would have lost the security deposit, at least it would have been in the contest.
see moreOctober 25, 2024, 10:59 AM . 3 min read
Jaishankar breaks the jinx with Pak visit, but what’s next?
October 24, 2024, 06:42 PM - 4 min read
Jaishankar’s recent visit to Islamabad has broken the decade-long jinx between two nations, but history of Indo-Pak relations shows that any step forward towards a peaceful dialogue has been followed by two steps backwards.
see moreOctober 24, 2024, 06:42 PM . 4 min read
Why politicians from South want people to have more children
October 23, 2024, 07:04 PM - 5 min read
In the present circumstances, the delimitation, along with a smaller share of central funds to states on the basis of the population, can be unfair to southern states where the economic situation has improved dramatically since the turn of the 21st century.
see moreOctober 23, 2024, 07:04 PM . 5 min read
Priyanka's poll debut: Can she overcome 'outsider' label?
October 23, 2024, 06:34 PM - 4 min read
Whether or not people of Wayanad will come for the rescue of a stranger/outsider — once again? — is tough to predict.
see moreOctober 23, 2024, 06:34 PM . 4 min read
Battle for Punjab’s Gidderbaha to be most watched
October 22, 2024, 07:36 PM - 5 min read
While there will be by-elections in four assembly segments, it will be the Gidderbaha constituency that will be the most watched. Gidderbaha has been deeply associated with and has been reflective of the Akali Dal’s political fortunes.
see moreOctober 22, 2024, 07:36 PM . 5 min read
Another star rises on Tamil Nadu political horizon
October 29, 2024, 04:37 PM - 6 min read
Apart from loyalty to Dravidian ideology, a strong sense of Tamil pride, anti-Hindi sentiments, welfarism, social justice and secularism have traditionally guided the state’s political narrative.
Read moreOctober 28, 2024, 05:57 PM - 6 min read
What seems clear enough is that there is often a significant age-divide in political opinions.
Read moreOctober 28, 2024, 01:08 PM - 6 min read
In its most recent direct attack on Iran, Israel struck military targets from the air in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam, causing minor damage to military installations and killing four soldiers. Israel had consulted the US State Department about its plans, but the US was not directly involved in the strikes.
Read moreOctober 28, 2024, 01:04 PM - 8 min read
Since Donald Trump's nomination as the Republican candidate, there has been increasing debate about the need to "Trump-proof" Europe and transatlantic institutions.
Read moreOctober 28, 2024, 12:16 PM - 5 min read
Unfortunately, India leads the world in number of road accidents and consequent fatalities —- 19 lives every hour. The dire situation calls for drastic measures and an overhaul of attitude towards road safety.
Read moreOctober 27, 2024, 08:36 PM - 5 min read
The embarrassing Test series defeat at home against New Zealand has already triggered a debate around the effectiveness of a few seniors. As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.
Read moreOctober 27, 2024, 05:53 PM - 6 min read
It is strange and unprecedented as the Akali Dal is exclusively a Punjab and Panthic-centered party.
Read moreOctober 27, 2024, 12:54 PM - 7 min read
The move follows a pattern that has seen Iran and Israel take turns to up the ante in what was for a long time a “shadow war”.
Read moreOctober 25, 2024, 10:59 AM - 3 min read
Whosoever advised Sukhbir Badal to skip the by-elections, has done him and the party no good. No matter what the state of the party may be, even if all its candidates would have lost the security deposit, at least it would have been in the contest.
Read moreOctober 24, 2024, 06:42 PM - 4 min read
Jaishankar’s recent visit to Islamabad has broken the decade-long jinx between two nations, but history of Indo-Pak relations shows that any step forward towards a peaceful dialogue has been followed by two steps backwards.
Read moreOctober 23, 2024, 07:04 PM - 5 min read
In the present circumstances, the delimitation, along with a smaller share of central funds to states on the basis of the population, can be unfair to southern states where the economic situation has improved dramatically since the turn of the 21st century.
Read moreOctober 23, 2024, 06:34 PM - 4 min read
Whether or not people of Wayanad will come for the rescue of a stranger/outsider — once again? — is tough to predict.
Read moreOctober 22, 2024, 07:36 PM - 5 min read
While there will be by-elections in four assembly segments, it will be the Gidderbaha constituency that will be the most watched. Gidderbaha has been deeply associated with and has been reflective of the Akali Dal’s political fortunes.
Read more