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Democracy, at home and abroad
Kushan Mitra
The election that is on everybody's mind, from editorial meetings to living rooms across the national capital and the rest of northern India, is the 2017 Uttar Pradesh election. From the strategies of Bharatiya Janata Party…
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No jobs
Despite all the big talks by the Central leadership the grim reality today is that job creation has remained very low. And it looks government has no policy to even address the malady. This was evident in the recently concluded Budget…
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Immunisation drive
The health ministry on Saturday launched the rotavirus vaccine as part of its universal immunisation programme to prevent diarrheal deaths due to the virus which claims lives of nearly one lakh children every year. Health Minister J P Nadda…
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TRAI upholds freedom
Prakash Chawla
The issue of Net Neutrality was not all that easy to comprehend for a common man just about a few months ago. Yet, it has been settled in India, at least for now, after one of the most fierce debates fought on all forms of…
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Uttarakhand: Massacre of Constitution
Prof. Bhim Singh
The norms and the principles laid down in the Constitution have been betrayed by the men who matter in the North & South Blocks, New Delhi. Uttarakhand episode shall be a living example how the mandate of the…
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Consensus on anti-nationalism
KG Suresh
A die-hard Pakistani fan of Indian batsman Virat Kohli is facing up to 10 years' imprisonment after being arrested for hoisting the Indian Tri-colour atop his home in Punjab Province. He had done so merely to show his love for…
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Worrisome
The United States and Saudi Arabia have put sanctions on six entities and individuals charged with funding terror organisations including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). India has welcomed the decision as the move assumes significance because it has…
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Rising intolerance
To be intolerant has become very much a part of our lives. This is unfortunate, for while tolerance is often necessary for us to all get along and better understand each other, no one who defends tolerance could consistently hold that it…
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Potential of organic farming in hilly areas
Dr.Banarsi Lal / Dr.Shahid Ahamad
Our farmers have indulged in indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In order to increase the agricultural production and control of insect-pests and diseases, our farmers are…
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Sedition law demands debate
Zirgham Hamid
India is a democratic country infact the largest democray in the world and is known for its diverse culture. In a democracy, govt changes with time and its fate is decided by the vote of the citizens. Those who get elected…
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