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Capital of monsoon misery
Thee national capital grapples with waterlogging and a host of issues that accompany the rains T S Eliot wrote, “April is the cruelest month…” in his famous poem The Waste Land. He was, of course, speaking of a different context and place, but one might wonder if he would have felt...
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Catastrophe revisited
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Reaching out
10 August 2024 | Pioneer -
Daunting task ahead
09 August 2024 | Pioneer -
Finance Minister yields
08 August 2024 | Pioneer -
Ignominious exit
07 August 2024 | Pioneer -
Justice delayed
06 August 2024 | Pioneer -
On the brink of war
05 August 2024 | Pioneer
SC removes creamy layer
The Supreme Court’s decision to approve sub-categorisation of SC/STs for reservations will pave the way for greater inclusivity In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has declared that sub-classification within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is permissible. Justice Pankaj Mithal emphasised that reservations should benefit only the first generation within a...
Squabbling overshadows tragedy
The Wayanad landslide tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of ignoring environmental warnings In India, we've developed a bad habit of politicising everything, from festivities to tragedies, using every opportunity for one-upmanship against opponents. Indeed, the tragic landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, that claimed life of more than 170...
Halwa politics
Rahul Gandhi raises the issue of the caste census in Parliament using halwa as a metaphor It all began when Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi used the traditional ‘halwa’ preparation ceremony following the budget presentation to question the involvement of marginalised community members in the budget process....
Taking on the dragon
S Jaishankar admits strained relations with China but rules out third-party mediation In what can be construed as a candid admission by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, he has categorically stated that relations between India and China are not on an even keel. His recent statement underscores the ongoing diplomatic tension...
Talk tough, act tougher
Despite PM Modi’s stern warning to Pakistan, crossborder terrorism is showing no signs of waning Despite warnings, increased presence of troops and diplomatic manoeuvres crossborder terrorism remains a grim reality. In what must be a grave concern for all, the Indian Army has reported the loss of its 12th soldier this...
Enough is enough
The tragic deaths of three students in basement flooding is a repeat story of administrative apathy and negligence The incident is both tragic and surreal. It is difficult to comprehend that three students could lose their lives in a coaching centre operated in a basement that gets flooded. In a heartbreaking...
Honouring the heroes
Kargil Vijay Diwas marks India's triumph over adversity and the enduring spirit of its armed forces Twenty-five years ago, India won a war that was thrust upon it. The war with Pakistan was won by some exemplary soldiers who fought valiantly and many laid their lives for the honour of the...
