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The Constitution is Supreme
CJI Gavai’s remarks that constitutional supremacy must remain non-negotiable are timely and reassuring At a time when democratic institutions face increasing strain from populist rhetoric and politically charged agendas, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai’s recent declaration strikes a powerful chord: “Neither judiciary, nor executive, nor Parliament is supreme. It...
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India reaches out to the world
19 May 2025 | Pioneer -
Threats to the idea of India
17 May 2025 | Pioneer -
A bold voice at the helm of the judiciary
16 May 2025 | Pioneer -
A bitter pill for Indian Pharma
15 May 2025 | Pioneer -
There is limit to India’s patience
14 May 2025 | Pioneer -
US and China move toward trade reset
13 May 2025 | Pioneer -
The ceasefire and aftermath
12 May 2025 | Pioneer
A humble shepherd with a global vision
Revered for his humility, Pope Leo XIV is poised to shape a new chapter for the Church In a historic and unexpected turn, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election on May 8, 2025,...
WAVES: India’s soft power moment
The summit marked a strategic move to assert India’s soft power as a driver of growth The inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, held in Mumbai, was more than a celebration of India’s creative industries — it marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s cultural and economic trajectory....
Operation Sindoor
India strikes back with precision and purpose In a swift and powerful display of military coordination, India launched ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a high-precision counter-terrorism strike targeting nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in response to the barbaric April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26...
Raging flames in the hills
Uttarakhand is witnessing a rise in wildfires, likely to worsen as the dry season progresses Wildfires have become an increasingly severe environmental threat in India, and the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand stands at the forefront of this growing crisis. Since the official beginning of the fire season in February, Uttarakhand has...
Australia rejects Trump-style politics
The US allies are rejecting Trump-style politics as evident in Australia, Canada and Singapore The recent re-election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his centre-left Labor Party in Australia marks more than just a domestic political victory — it is a strong statement against the rising tide of Trump-style populist politics...
Drenched dreams, uprooted promises
A short spell of rain exposes Delhi’s vulnerability to monsoon, while authorities remain clueless Delhi’s annual monsoon melodrama began on Friday. It poured in Delhi on Friday, and in keeping with the traditions, the city promptly slipped into chaos. Trees uprooted, roads vanished under murky pools, and Delhiites looked for boats...
India and US: Poised for a trade deal
India and US inch closer to a trade deal which could mitigate the negative impact of tariffs As trade negotiations between India and the United States accelerate, an imminent signing of a bilateral trade agreement looks on anvil. The deal that could reshape economic relations between the world’s two largest democracies...