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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.

Assange saga

The resolution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s long-standing legal battles with the US Justice Department is a significant moment that invites reflection on the delicate balance between national security and freedom of the press.

Water woes

India is facing a water crisis that could significantly undermine its economic stability and growth prospects, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Failed Revolution~II

The Constitution-powered new-look Panchayati Raj was launched with great fanfare to achieve Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of Gram Swaraj heralding a silent revolution to transform the face of rural India.

Why America’s top court is taking its time over Trump

Frustration is mounting as the country waits – and waits and waits – for the U.S. Supreme Court to issue its decision in Trump v. United States, the case that asks whether the former president is immune from criminal prosecution for what he did in the wake of the 2020 election.

OBC Parity

As MPs complete their oath taking, an overlooked landmark in Indian democracy needs highlighting. For the first time since Independence, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) have achieved equal representation with upper castes, each with 26 per cent of the parliamentary seats.