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Farmers look for cover after police fired tear gas at them during their 'Delhi Chalo' march, near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border resumed their march on Wednesday, days after the fourth round of talks with the government over their demands. (PTI Photo)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Punjab’s farmers the real Opposition to Modi, BJP

Farmers' demands put Modi government in tight spot

22 Feb 2024 12:12 AM

Due to the Dragon’s devious and vicious ways, one has to resort to authentic, credible open-source data to ascertain what kind of shenanigans the Chinese are up to in and around India. (Image: Twitter)

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | It’s time for a relook at India’s policy on China

India must reassess its approach towards China, facing persistent border tensions and strategic challenges

21 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

During the interview, some strange trends are seen. When interviewees are asked to say something about themselves, they repeat exactly what they had submitted in their CVs. Asked about their weaknesses, they say they are too much of a perfectionist, or that they are too emotional or spend far too much time agonising over every child in their care. All very safe and innocuous. When asked if they had any questions, they either say “no” or ask about school timings or other mundane information. (Representational Image: DC)

Devi Kar | Hiring teachers gets increasingly harder for most schools in India

From flawed applications to uninspiring demo lessons, the process of selecting school teachers in India faces numerous hurdles

21 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

Aakar Patel | SC bonds ruling a reminder how weak India’s key institutions are

India's electoral bonds declared illegal; a rare victory against authoritarianism

20 Feb 2024 12:30 AM

United Nations Security Council. (AP/PTI)

Debotri Dhar | Time for the Tiger: India must be on UN high table

India's UNSC bid symbolises its global role, bridging diverse interests, fostering friendships, and advocating inclusive growth.

20 Feb 2024 12:23 AM

A sign for the new Windrush line which was unveiled by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan in London Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. London Overground services will be split into separate lines, which will be given individual names and colours to make the network easier to navigate. The six lines will be named Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette and Liberty (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

Kishwar Desai | New-look London Overground open; Baroness Shreela’s remarkable legacy

London's New Overground: Sadiq Khan's Frugal and Imaginative Move

19 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Sanjaya Baru | The bond of wealth, power: SC verdict won’t end nexus

Supreme Court's verdict on electoral bonds aims for transparency but the nexus between wealth & political power persists in Indian democracy

19 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi. (Image: Ranjona Banerji)

Ranjona Banerji | If only we knew that we are all still slaves

Unpacking India's protest dynamics, Ranjona Banerji stresses civic engagement's crucial role in fortifying a resilient democratic fabric.

18 Feb 2024 1:51 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. (DC Images)

Pavan K. Varma | Govts a continuum: Modi, Nehru face-off ill-advised

Comparing leaders like Nehru and Modi is facile; history should be judged in context. Both have strengths and weaknesses

18 Feb 2024 1:40 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented a bow and arrow by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the 'Janjatiya Sammelan' in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Anita Katyal | ED hand behind INDIA collapse? For Mohan Yadav, it is kissa kursi ka

Political maneuvers unfold: Sonia Gandhi's Rajya Sabha move, factional battles in Congress, BJP's strategies, & MP CM's visibility drive.

18 Feb 2024 1:28 AM

Simon Danczuk, Former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom. (Image: Twitter)

Farrukh Dhondy | Democracy can be dodgy: The war in Gaza still plagues UK’s Labour Party

Navigating the twists of democracy and local politics, the Rochdale by-election a tableau of shrewd maneuvers and evolving alliances

17 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Demonstrators voice concerns against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, reflecting the ongoing debates in India's socio-political milieu. (PTI File Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | CAA won’t target anyone, it corrects an old injustice

A comprehensive analysis of CAA's legal, social, and political ramifications

17 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Farmers face tear gas used by the police to disperse them during the second day of their 'Delhi Chalo' march, at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, near Patiala, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Patralekha Chatterjee | India@2024: A portrait of power and fragility

Farmer demonstrations highlight the delicate balance in India's political landscape.

16 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami with the Uniform Civil Code Bill that was introduced in the Uttarakhand Assembly. (File Image: PTI)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Needed: A less intrusive, more inclusive civil code

As Uttarakhand paves the way for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), it faces complexities in balancing tradition and modernity

15 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav. (File Image: PTI)

Dilip Cherian | New CM, new team: Mohan Yadav signals change in MP

With a flurry of appointments and reallocations, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav signals a shift in governance dynamics

15 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

In this May 19, 2017 file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi with agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan, in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that Swaminathan would be posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna. (PTI Photo)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Limits to BJP’s domination? Bharat Ratna and Polls 2024

BJP's strategic Bharat Ratna awards raise questions about electoral motives, regional impact, and the party's pursuit of dominance

14 Feb 2024 9:00 PM

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu during the COP28, in UAE, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (PTI File Image)

Probal DasGupta | From Maldives & beyond: Why India needs the neighbourhood

As President Mohammed Muizzu won power in Male, shocking Ibrahim Solih, it was known he would lean towards China.

14 Feb 2024 12:05 AM

Former Maharashtra CM and Congress leader Ashok Chavan joins BJP in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekar Bawankule, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

AA Edit | It’s party-hopping season

In the political season, leaders strategically change parties, seeking favorable outcomes in the approaching elections.