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Voter inertia
Low turnout in early phases of Lok Sabha polls is a cause of concern for parties, EC and democracy The lukewarm voter response in the first two phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections raises several questions about the underlying reasons for their apathy. Is the weather a deterrent, or is...
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Scare visits schools
02 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Repeat offenders
01 May 2024 | Pioneer -
North by Northeast
30 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Orange hills
29 April 2024 | Pioneer -
All is well
27 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Patrimonial dispute
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Turncoats
25 April 2024 | Pioneer
Weather vagaries
It is as bad as predicted: Extreme events of 2023 were triggered by a much warmer climate The year past us was characterised by a slew of extreme weather events. Now, a new study has shed light on a disquieting correlation: Many of these occurrences were in line with predictions of...
Cold comfort
All parties must own responsibility for the low voter turnout and work to reverse it In the ongoing elections, a significant cause for concern has emerged with the low voter turnout, particularly in the Hindi heartland. This trend has set off alarm bells among political parties, forcing them to delve deeper...
New beginnings
The CJI hopes new criminal justice laws will expedite cases lingering on for long years Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has lauded the enactment of new criminal justice laws, hailing it as a watershed moment for the nation’s judicial organ. The judiciary plays a pivotal role in shaping the...
Theatre of the absurd
The ever-falling state of polity touches a new low, trivialising life for political gains In the realm of politics, where governance and public welfare should reign supreme, a disturbing trend has emerged — the trivialisation of human life for the sake of political benefits. Recent events surrounding Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind...
Time bomb
Currently at 1.44 billion, India’s population may double in 77 years unless we curb the trend India stands at a pivotal juncture in its demographic journey; its population already surpassing China’s to reach a staggering 1.44 billion. The prospect of this number potentially doubling within 77 years presents a formidable challenge....
SC votes for EVMs
The apex court has summarily rejected the idea of reverting to ballot papers for registering votes General elections would be held through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) as the Supreme Court has voiced its disapproval of criticism directed towards them; it has summarily dismissed the idea of reverting to ballot papers. This...
Shower of blessings
For the first time in a decade, IMD predicts above-normal rainfall across the nation The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has marked a significant milestone by releasing its long-term forecast. For the first time in a decade, the IMD has predicted above-average rainfall across almost the entire expanse of the country. This...
