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Bhopinder Singh | When Leaders Are ‘Replaceable’: How Accountability in UK & India Differs

Bhopinder Singh | When Leaders Are ‘Replaceable’: How Accountability...

A comparison of accountability, party control and leadership stability in two democracies.

8 July 2026 10:26 PM IST

Shikha Mukerjee | Pilferage at Ayodhya Big Blow to BJP, RSS, Modi

Shikha Mukerjee | Pilferage at Ayodhya Big Blow to BJP, RSS, Modi

Opinion piece argues temple scandal tests anti-corruption claims and public trust.

8 July 2026 9:36 PM IST

Aakar Patel | Why The State Must Stop Use Of Pellet Guns To Control Crowds

Aakar Patel | Why The State Must Stop Use Of Pellet Guns To Control...

It is evident from the fact that fourteen of those 88 we spoke to were not protesters but women hit inside their own...

6 July 2026 10:47 PM IST

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Next-Gen Reforms: Could India Shed Its Reluctance?

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Next-Gen Reforms: Could India Shed Its Reluctance?

The dissatisfaction in India is two-fold. First, the revenues generated from economic growth have not been used to...

6 July 2026 8:47 PM IST

SANJAYOVACHA | The Missing Dimension In India-Japan Relationship | Sanjaya Baru

SANJAYOVACHA | The Missing Dimension In India-Japan Relationship |...

While these relations have developed vigorously over the past quarter century under three successive Indian Prime...

5 July 2026 10:31 PM IST

John J. Kennedy | Mental Health On Campus: It Needs Much More Than Just Counselling!

John J. Kennedy | Mental Health On Campus: It Needs Much More Than...

Many universities and colleges already struggle with severe faculty shortages, inadequate funding, overcrowded...

5 July 2026 9:36 PM IST

Pavan K. Varma | If Passports Not Proof Of Citizenship, What Is?

Pavan K. Varma | If Passports Not Proof Of Citizenship, What Is?

The government must have its reasons, but for decades Indians have understood that a passport was a solemn affirmation...

4 July 2026 10:02 PM IST

Shashi Warrier | How Certificates Can Become Big Business

Shashi Warrier | How Certificates Can Become Big Business

With the new policy,” said Raghavan, “the government introducted centralised exams like Neet and CUET. That’s given...

4 July 2026 9:36 PM IST

Anita Katyal | Yogi Left To Face Ayodhya Music... Will Venugopal Be Next Cong Prez?

Anita Katyal | Yogi Left To Face Ayodhya Music... Will Venugopal Be...

Even as accusations and allegations are flying thick and fast, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s top brass has maintained a...

4 July 2026 8:58 PM IST

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Straits Of God? Of A ‘Parsi Peg’ & Whisky...

The world has been hit by financial crises owing to the closure of the waterway adjacent to Iran known as the Strait of...

3 July 2026 11:36 PM IST

Indranil Banerjie | America@250: Could It Still Inspire The World?

Indranil Banerjie | America@250: Could It Still Inspire The World?

While the fortunes of India and America followed very divergent trajectories, an incipient link connected the two. This...

3 July 2026 10:11 PM IST

Dilip Cherian | Haryana Govt In A Dilemma Over Second Extension To Its Chief Secy

Dilip Cherian | Haryana Govt In A Dilemma Over Second Extension To Its...

If the Centre approves the proposal, Mr Rastogi will remain in office until June 2027

3 July 2026 12:00 AM IST