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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Banswara district, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Lies, hate have no place in election campaign

As the heat of election season rises, a plea for respectful dialogue and integrity in political speech

23 April 2024 1:31 AM IST

The Prime Ministers argument that the electoral bond scheme shows the trail of the money is specious. (PTI Image)

AA Edit | Poll bonds: Be transparent

Questioning the Electoral Bond Scheme: A Betrayal of Democratic Principles

21 April 2024 11:56 PM IST

A model of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) placed outside the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, in New Delhi, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

AA Edit | We have a right not to vote

Beyond the Ballot: Rethinking Voter Participation and Democracy's Essence

21 April 2024 11:49 PM IST

Pradeep S. Mehta and Simi T.B. | Urgent action is required at all levels to tackle plastic pollution

Pradeep S. Mehta and Simi T.B. | Urgent action is required at all...

Urgent Call to Action: Addressing the Global Plastic Pollution Crisis on Earth Day 2024

21 April 2024 11:44 PM IST

In this photo provided Tuesday, March 12, 2024, by the Iranian Army, an Iranian military boat patrols as a warship enters the Iranian waters prior to start of a joint naval drill of Iran, Russia and China in the Indian Ocean. Iran has stepped up its military cooperation with Beijing and Moscow in response to regional tensions with the United States, including by supplying military drones to Russia before the European nation invaded Ukraine in 2022. AP/PTI

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Amid global conflicts, don't let China's CPC...

Global Military Dynamics: Examining Five Active Combat Commands and Economic Warfare Strategies

21 April 2024 11:32 PM IST

Amid societal shifts and evolving structures, family remains a cornerstone of human connection and resilience. (Image by Freepik)

Shreya Sen-Handley | It takes a village to save the planet!

Exploring the enduring importance of family amid societal shifts and individual journeys.

21 April 2024 12:21 AM IST

Polling officials collect EVMs and other election material at a distribution centre ahead of the first phase of voting for Lok Sabha elections, in Moradabad, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Indranil Banerjie | India's economic future at stake as nation votes

As India's massive electoral exercise unfolds, the country's economic trajectory takes center stage in the battle for...

21 April 2024 12:12 AM IST

Yoga guru Ramdev arrives at the Supreme Court for hearing on the Patanjali misleading advertisements case, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Shobhaa De | The garam hawa of Dilli is getting even more garam

Baba Ramdev's Apology: Too Little, Too Late for His Alleged Frauds

19 April 2024 11:59 PM IST

Cars are stranded on a flooded street in Dubai following heavy rains, on April 19, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

AA Edit | Dubai: Apocalypse now!

Dubai Floods: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity's Vulnerability to Climate Change

19 April 2024 11:53 PM IST

Controversy Erupts as Universities Allocate Funds for Revising Classic Works Amid Concerns About Sensitivity. (image: Freepik)

Farrukh Dhondy | Are V.S. Naipaul, R.L. Stevenson, Blyton becoming...

Preserving Literature or Perpetuating Censorship? The Debate Over Revisionism in Academic Circles

19 April 2024 11:47 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses the gathering during an election rally ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Kolar district. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | INDIA bloc leaders need to stop targeting each other

Opposition Parties in INDIA Bloc Highlight Misuse of Enforcement Agencies, Rahul Gandhi's Statement Sparks Controversy

19 April 2024 11:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Mettupalayam, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Mohan Guruswamy | Elections 2024: Modi up a steep & slippery slope?

Economic woes, agrarian discontent, and regional dynamics may pose hurdles for BJP's electoral prospects.

19 April 2024 1:14 AM IST