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Political zealotry
Leaders indulge in blabbering and frenzied talk as election fever grips the nation An avoidable political controversy has erupted after certain derogatory remarks against Kangana Ranaut, the BJP nominee from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, were attributed to two Congress leaders. Supriya Shrinate, one of the two offending Congress leaders, has pulled down...
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Much ado about nothing
27 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Black & White
25 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Fall from grace
23 March 2024 | Pioneer -
The peacemaker
22 March 2024 | Pioneer -
World on the verge
21 March 2024 | Pioneer -
The spar over ‘shakti’
20 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Pursuit of power
19 March 2024 | Pioneer
Dance of democracy
The announcement of dates for the Lok Sabha elections kicks off a massive electoral exercise India, the world’s largest democracy, is gearing up once again for its general elections, a monumental event that not only captures the attention of the nation but also echoes globally. On Saturday Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv...
Winning strategy
BJP replaces a significant number of sitting MPs with new faces to enhance its voter appeal In a strategic move aimed at tackling anti-incumbency and heighteniing its electoral appeal, the BJP has made an unusual shift in its nomination process: The party has dropped over 20 per cent of its sitting...
Synchronising polls
The Kovind panel report will spur governance and deepen the democratic rubric The submission of a much-awaited report on the feasibility and practicality of simultaneous elections across the nation has reignited discussions across the political spectrum. The 18,626-page report, finalised by a committee under the chairpersonship of former President Ram Nath...
Peaceful coexistence
Tension over Ladakh calls for diplomacy; confrontation will be detrimental for the region In recent years, Ladakh has emerged as a flashpoint for territorial control among India, China and Pakistan. Nestled in the Himalayas, the region has witnessed heightened tensions and military standoffs, casting a shadow over peace and stability. Amid...
Hornet’s nest
The notification of CAA rules has raked up a controversy about the move’s timing As the nation braces for the model code of conduct, the Government’s notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules has ignited a fresh wave of controversy. The CAA, which aims to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted...
Foreign wand
One million new jobs likely as European Free Trade Association signs ‘watershed’ pact with India Bringing to life the ‘Better late than never’ adage, India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have sealed a groundbreaking agreement after 16 long years of negotiation. The $100bn treaty with the four-member European bloc...
Checking the food bill
The Govt vows to control food item prices during elections, but it had better focus on a long-term strategy A price-sensitive nation that India is, a whole gamut of decisions, including election results, depend on the costs accrued. Obviously, high prices of essential commodities play an important role in deciding voter...
