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Opinion

A mixed bag of reactions

How people perceive various important aspects of the current situation in the country? This question becomes particularly important at the time of important general elections in the country.

Manipur’s Dilemma

Today, as the first votes are cast in India’s general election, the spotlight naturally turns to the bustling political activities across the country.

Global polls

As the world is in the midst of the ‘Great Election Year’ of 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm on the perilous tight-rope walk between democratic exercises and fiscal responsibility.

Enigma of Dickinson

Emily Dickinson, the American lyrical poetess, passed away in 1886, about one and a half centuries ago. Her poems, however, continue to linger on, casting a profound influence on readers.

Spiritual aspects of participating in poll

Nearly two crore young voters, or those between the ages of 18 and 29 would be first-time voters. Regardless of the outcome of the elections or the imperfections that might impact its conduct, the fact that a system has been created where some 100 crore people are going to determine who will represent them in the highest institution of governance is a tremendous collective achievement to be proud of.

Raising barriers

With several countries facing severe threats to supplies of basic goods, some governments have abjured the language of open markets, and are advocating a more protective approach.

Pakistan’s yearning for a miracle man

People across the world hunger for political leaders who can do miracles, but Pakistanis are hungrier than most. Although the country’s founders gave it the two-nation theory, they provided no road maps or further directions. 

Attend hearings

Prime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo’s two-day confirmation hearings all fell apart due to the Democratic Party of Korea’s boycott.

Cacophony of Religion

This country is supposed to be governed by the rule of law as per the Constitution, and the courts intervene to clarify when there are conflicting interpretations of the provisions of law.