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The Regional Passport Authority had intitally renewed his passport for one year.

Pavan K. Varma | If Passports Not Proof Of Citizenship, What Is?

The government must have its reasons, but for decades Indians have understood that a passport was a solemn affirmation...

4 July 2026 10:02 PM IST

Pavan K. Varma | As Dust Settles On Verdict, Questions Linger In The Air

Pavan K. Varma | As Dust Settles On Verdict, Questions Linger In The...

This phenomenon is not new. Indian voters are among the most politically discerning in the world. They may tolerate...

10 May 2026 12:27 AM IST

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury | As Bangladesh Set To Vote Thursday, New Delhi Going To Face Old Dilemma

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury | As Bangladesh Set To Vote Thursday, New Delhi...

At stake is not merely the outcome of an election, but the nature of authority that will manifest itself. Bangladesh’s...

10 Feb 2026 11:03 PM IST

Aakar Patel | If Rule Of Law Is Violated, Society Faces Long-term Consequences

Aakar Patel | If Rule Of Law Is Violated, Society Faces Long-term...

A state that kills people in custody, that maims those in custody, that destroys private property without due process...

2 Feb 2026 11:34 PM IST

Aakar Patel | Why India Is Not Comparable With China In Terms Of Development

Aakar Patel | Why India Is Not Comparable With China In Terms Of...

Yes, India was growing a little slower, and yes, India was not industrialising as much as China was, but it was only a...

19 Jan 2026 10:41 PM IST

Pavan K. Varma | Only Voters Can Purge Indian Politics of Crime

Pavan K. Varma | Only Voters Can Purge Indian Politics of Crime

A man who controls the local police, the legal system, development contracts, exerts patronage, collects rents, and...

9 Nov 2025 1:55 AM IST

Pavan K. Varma | SIR A Massive Fraud By EC Against India’s Poor

Pavan K. Varma | SIR A Massive Fraud By EC Against India’s Poor

But for the vast numbers of the deprived and underprivileged, the perspective is radically different. For them,...

2 Aug 2025 10:36 PM IST

Pavan K. Varma | Six Dangers Democracies Must Be Cautious About

Pavan K. Varma | Six Dangers Democracies Must Be Cautious About

The second danger is the rampant growth of dynasticism. Most of our political parties are family fiefdoms, reminiscent...

22 Jun 2025 1:35 AM IST

SANJAYOVACHA | Policy induced uncertainty and the trust is simply gone | Sanjaya Baru

SANJAYOVACHA | Policy induced uncertainty and the trust is simply gone...

Political leaders are elected to public office not to cause greater distress to firms and households but to create an...

14 April 2025 12:35 AM IST

SANJAYOVACHA | Media & unreasonable use of ‘reasonable restrictions’ | Sanjaya Baru

SANJAYOVACHA | Media & unreasonable use of ‘reasonable restrictions’ |...

The judgment was categorical. “Seventy-five years into our republic, we cannot be seen to be so shaky on our...

30 March 2025 11:20 PM IST

AA Edit | Major issues raised in Parliament, but little clarity

AA Edit | Major issues raised in Parliament, but little clarity

The elected representatives must be mindful of this possibility when they speak in Parliament

5 Feb 2025 10:22 PM IST

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TMC MP Kunal Ghosh suspended from party

Kolkata: Dissident Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh, whose name has cropped up in Saradha chit fund scam...

28 Sept 2013 6:00 PM IST