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Opinion | From Padma Awards To People's Awards
With their transparency, inclusivity, and focus on merit, the Padma Awards now stand as a testament to the government's vision of a New India-an India that values its people above all else.
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Opinion | Indian Schools Are Far From Future-Ready
Schools are the incubators of this potential. Their transformation is not just an educational imperative but a societal one.
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Opinion: Telangana In Davos And Congress' New Economic Vision
The unprecedented flood of MoUs for investment in Telangana at the World Economic Forum, 2025 in Davos points to a favourable perception of the international business community towards the policies of the Congress party.
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Opinion | AAP vs BJP In Delhi: Why It's Raining Manifestos
Parties have been releasing their poll promises in instalments. In fact, when BJP chief and Union Minister J.P. Nadda released the party's first Sankalp Patra on January 5, he revealed that it would be released in three parts.
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Opinion | Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar: Another 'Son' Rises?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been a staunch critic of dynastic politics. But rumours are that many of Nitish's allies would like Nishant to be made his political heir, for the sake of continuity.
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Opinion | Are Actor Vijay, AIADMK And BJP Teaming Up To Take On Stalin?
In the past few weeks, two major issues in the state have pointed to a potential coordination between the AIADMK, the TVK, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in opposing the DMK.
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Opinion | India Should Regulate Its Adventure Tourism Sector Before It's Too Late
In October 2024, two foreign nationals had reportedly died in paragliding-related incidents in Kangra district. At least seven paragliders, including foreigners, have been killed in the last 18 months in Himachal Pradesh alone.
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Opinion | Now, Chandrababu Naidu Wants People To Have More Children
Andhra Pradesh's TFR is around 1.7, well below the 2.1 norm that is typically considered necessary for stabilising a population. Projections suggest that by 2041, its population will begin to decline.
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Opinion | AAP vs BJP: Who Will Charm Delhi's Middle Class?
The AAP's middle-class manifesto is an attempt not just to attack the BJP but also to position itself as a national party representing India's middle class.
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Opinion | How Partition Shaped Independent India's First Three Budgets
The first budget of Independent India described the Partition (1947-48) as the "most poignant human tragedy" outside of war. Of the total non-defence expenditure of Rs 104.5 crore, Rs 27 crore was earmarked for relief and rehabilitation.
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Opinion: Trump And Biden Find Common Ground In Abusing Their Pardon Powers
If it wasn't already clear - after nearly 250 years - that the pardon power is a standing invitation to abuse and corruption, two presidents confirmed it on the same day this week.
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Opinion | Next 20 Months Can Change Congress's Fate In Karnataka
The next 20 months would be crucial for both the Congress and the BJP in Karnataka. Past experience has shown amply that incessant internal squabbles can cost parties.
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Opinion | How China Quietly Made New Friends To Prepare For Trump 2.0
Trump's stance on China is no longer a one-dimensional tale of bluster and bravado. His outreach to Xi - whether strategic, self-serving, or both - suggests he's playing a more complex game.
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Opinion | A Disruptive Trump Calls For Disruptive Measures
It is a tough world. But even in uncertainty, there are some certainties that can be leveraged, especially by India.
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Opinion | Can BCCI's 10 Diktats End Team India's Superstar Culture?
Does the BCCI really think that reiterating basic rules will lift performance on the field? And two, if they actually think that, then why was this strict reminder not sent out earlier?
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Opinion | Mahakumbh Is The Story Of The Resilience Of Hinduism
The grandest show on Earth, the magnificent spiritual gathering called Mahakumbh is a fusion of consumerism, political influence, and unshakable faith.
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Opinion | India-Bangladesh Friction: What You're Seeing Is Not Real
In sum, the whole issue is like smoke and mirrors. What is seen in public is far from the reality. Delhi would be wise to wait it out, quietly. In the present storm of political verbal excess, the less said, the better.
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Opinion | Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Will Actions Match Words?
At times, military ego can overshadow even the most disciplined armed forces. Currently, Israel, the IDF, and its veteran leadership, driven by a desire to restore their reputation, may heighten the risk of stand-offs with Hamas.
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Opinion | Trump's Second Coming: When American Anxiety Met The Fist
A casual chat with a healthcare aide working for one of the largest health service conglomerates in Pennsylvania reveals several of the anxieties that explain Trumps stellar comeback as the POTUS.
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Opinion | Mahakumbh: Of Spiritualism, Discipline, And Total Surrender
Those tasked with managing the Mahakumbh often go on tenterhooks. A desperate police inspector was trying his best to regulate the crowd.
