Elusive truce: on the U.S. and the Russia-Ukraine war
Elusive truce: on the U.S. and the Russia-Ukraine war
India, China at 75 — a time for strategy, not sentiment
As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, we find ourselves not merely at a commemorative milestone but also at a pivotal juncture in Asian and global geopolitics. The relationship, once rooted in idealistic visions of Asian solidarity, has become a tightrope walk across a landscape defined by contested borders, strategic rivalry and … Read more
On the draw — April 21, 2025
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New pathways for India’s creative economy
Few countries have a unique history of innovations and creativity that changed the world. Yet, India’s tryst with creativity and innovation ranges from the arts to science, from metallurgy to medicine, from astronomy and much more. As India works towards becoming a $5 trillion economy, it needs to rejig its approach to innovations, supported by … Read more
Law of the land: on the judiciary and waqf amendments
The Supreme Court of India last week turned the spotlight on some controversial provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 passed by Parliament recently. The amendments expand government control over waqf properties at the cost of the autonomy of the Muslim community to manage them. On April 17, the Court recorded the Centre’s assurance that … Read more
Letters to The Editor — April 21, 2025
Remarks about judiciary The framers of the Constitution have ensured a balance of power among the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. When a person holding a high constitutional post joined by some members of the ruling party make impractical, baseless and arbitrary remarks against the Supreme Court of India, how can an ordinary citizen … Read more
Calling out American trade illegality
‘Some countries have chosen to maintain silence regarding the U.S.’s illegal actions, issuing insipid statements that they are carefully examining the U.S.’s decision’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images The world is shaken by the reckless decision of the United States to impose reciprocal tariffs, which were announced on April 2, 2025, though it has been … Read more
Enabling legislation: on Tamil Nadu Bills, persons with disabilities
Affirmative action remains one of the most effective ways of addressing historical wrongs and systemic deprivation. The most recent attempt to address deep-rooted discrimination against persons with disabilities in Tamil Nadu is likely to have a far-reaching impact for the community. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin tabled two Bills in the Assembly last week to increase … Read more
Ensuring a fair federal balance
File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B. For nearly a century, the Dravidian movement has been strongly advocating the need for de-centralisation of powers to accelerate growth and implement a development model that benefits everyone. Hence, my announcement in the … Read more
Empowering the most marginalised – The Hindu
Last week, Telangana became the first State to notify categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) after the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment last year upholding the constitutionality of sub-classifying SCs and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to grant separate quotas for the most marginalised groups within these communities. Soon after the Court’s verdict, the Telangana government headed by Chief … Read more