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A warning for all times

The word ‘emergency’ evokes an intense sense of unease, often associated with the suspension of established norms and procedures in pursuit of a perceived larger objective. Different forms of emergencies command our attention in different ways.

Fire Trap

The investigation into the fire that claimed 15 young lives in Lucknow will eventually determine where the blaze began.

Endgame Politics

Few politicians have exhibited Benjamin Netanyahu’s talent for political survival.

Priced Out

For generations, education was the preferred route through which Indian families sought to improve their economic prospects.

Unfinished business

The traumatic episode of emergency must act as a reminder of the responsibility of democratic institutions in always safeguarding the freedoms and rights of citizens.

Jobs Illusion

India’s employment data presents a rosy picture at first glance, with substantial growth reported year on year. However, a deeper dive into these numbers reveals a more complex and troubling scenario.

Simple messages to underpin education

At a time of increasing commercialization, it is only to be expected that the role of education as a means of bringing social change has been getting less attention and in fact has been marginalized.

Exam Reform

The recent NEET question paper leak has once again spotlighted the vulnerabilities in India’s high-stakes examination system. This recurrent issue underscores a critical need for reform.

Trump-proofing

Nato The resilience of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has been a cornerstone of Western security for the past 75 years, built on a foundation of collective defence and mutual support among 32 member nations.