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Gentle Reformer
The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh at 92 marks the end of an era for India’s political and economic landscape. A man of quiet demeanour...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read


Infrastructure Divide
As Delhi’s metro network snakes further underground, the capital is racing ahead of its peers, showcasing the transformative power of...
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Dec 27, 20242 min read


Tainted Governance
The shocking murder of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, has triggered a political firestorm that has put...
Correspondent
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Parallel’s Pioneer
Indian cinema lost one of its brightest stars with the passing of Shyam Benegal. Benegal’s oeuvre transformed Hindi cinema in ways few...
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Dec 25, 20242 min read


Urban Threats
Maharashtra is no stranger to the twin forces of dissent and disruption. From the caste-fuelled Bhima-Koregaon riots in 2018 to the...
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Dec 23, 20242 min read


Parliamentary Disgrace
Leadership, especially in opposition, demands dignity, poise and a certain gravitas. These qualities elevate the office and serve as a...
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Dec 21, 20242 min read


Fatal Collision
The catastrophic collision off Mumbai’s coast which claimed the lives of 13 people, underscores a chilling lapse in the Indian Navy’s...
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Dec 20, 20242 min read


OBC Oversight
The expansion of the new Mahayuti cabinet led by CM Devendra Fadnavis has set tongues wagging. The conspicuous exclusion of OBC leaders...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read


Caste Tinderbox
The custodial death of Somnath Vyankat Suryawanshi, a 35-year-old law student and anti-caste activist, in Parbhani district jail serves...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read


Eternal Rhythms
Eternal Rhythms Hussain was cradled by rhythm from his very first breath. His father, Ustad Alla Rakha, the iconic tabla virtuoso,...
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Dec 17, 20242 min read


Banking Overhaul
The Lok Sabha’s passage of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 represents a significant overhaul in India’s banking regulations, with...
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Dec 6, 20242 min read


Great Expectations
The Mahayuti coalition’s resounding victory in Maharashtra’s Assembly elections, securing nearly 240 of the 288 seats, marks a momentous...
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Dec 5, 20242 min read


Tuber Tussle
Few commodities evoke as much attention as the humble potato, especially when its supply is throttled. For the better part of this year,...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read


Sacred Faultlines
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991, passed in the aftermath of escalating religious tensions, sought to cement...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read


Defeated Winner
Eknath Shinde’s political trajectory after the recent Maharashtra elections is one of paradoxes: a triumphant contender, yet a ‘defeated’...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read


Conversion Conundrum
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment that underscores the complexities surrounding caste-based reservations and the...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read


Citizenship Crossfire
The saga of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship has resurfaced with renewed vigour, as the Allahabad High Court ordered the Ministry...
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Nov 29, 20242 min read


Shadows Dispelled
The suspense over Maharashtra’s next chief minister appears to be nearing its end with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, who has helmed the...
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Nov 28, 20242 min read


Judicial Rebuff
The Supreme Court of India has firmly rejected petitions seeking to expunge “socialist” and “secular” from the Preamble of the...
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Nov 27, 20242 min read


Cash Cricket
The IPL mega auction, once a mechanism for building teams, has evolved into an unapologetic display of cricket’s commercialization....
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Nov 26, 20242 min read
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