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The battle to secure India’s democracy and safeguard its constitutional values cannot be won through politics as usual. The ruling party thrives on centralisation and subversion — of institutions, narratives, and decision-making. The Opposition must embrace the opposite: decentralisation, open dialogue, respect for norms, and a politics that listens before it speaks. The Bharat Jodo … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that there is an ongoing programme in the United States to revoke the visas of foreign students who are “taking activities that are counter to our national interest, to our foreign policy”. Reports suggest that several hundred visas have been revoked, which include those held by Indian students. … Read more
Lessons from the tremors Our hearts go out to the people of Myanmar and Thailand who have faced the fury of nature. In a way, it is also a reminder that nature is all powerful. Acting against nature in various forms such as destroying forests and not keeping global warming under check will result in … Read more
In the social and diverse fabric of India’s religious and socio-economic landscape, the Waqf stands as one of the most significant, yet underutilised, institutions. This statutory entity, steeped in Islamic spiritual tradition, holds the potential to transform the socio-economic conditions of the Muslim community. However, despite its profound heritage and substantial landholdings, the Waqf has … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and party leaders during a meeting, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: PTI With an electoral alliance in the works between the AIADMK and the BJP, the political landscape in Tamil Nadu could shift more rapidly than expected before the 2026 Assembly elections. … Read more
The introduction of the high-profile National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has hidden the reality of a government that is profoundly indifferent to the education of India’s children and youth. The Union Government’s track record over the last decade has convincingly demonstrated that in education, it is concerned only with the successful implementation of three core … Read more
In fraught times, every restatement of the basic elements of free speech law and democracy is wholly welcome. The Supreme Court of India judgment quashing a Gujarat police case against Congress Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Imran Pratapgarhi for posting an allegedly inflammatory poem on social media is a welcome intervention in favour of free … Read more
Quake and Indian aid India is well known for extending humanitarian assistance to crisis-ridden nations (Page 1, “‘Operation Brahma’ kicks off; PM Modi reaches out to junta”, March 30). One hopes that the laudable gesture by India brings quick relief to the quake-affected country. S. Ramakrishnasayee, Chennai Earthquakes, unpredictable and often catastrophic, remind us of … Read more
A sentence in the last paragraph of an explainer, “What are the rules on judicial transfers?” (‘FAQ’ page, March 30, 2025) should have read: “While hearing a plea for an FIR against the judge, a Bench comprising Justices A.S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan dismissed it as ‘premature’….” Published – March 31, 2025 12:32 am IST
Rescue operations are in full swing following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake centred in Myanmar, which, according to official estimates, has claimed more than 1,600 lives. With the death toll rising from the hundreds to over a thousand in just 24 hours, and information continuing to trickle in, a significantly higher casualty count cannot be ruled … Read more