NEP, language row Apprehensions about the language issue in the New Education Policy must be sincerely addressed. India’s diverse cultural identities should not be marred by any of the hegemonic policies imposed by the Centre. We have already seen that it is this issue that has caused much strife in the past. The success of…
The political environment The resurgence of right-wing populism is threatening the very basis of western liberalism. What explains citizens’ support for parties such as the AfD in Germany or leaders such as Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni? Is it simply a reaction against liberal values? Or are there more profound socio-economic causes at work? It…
DOGE charge, USAID ‘grant’ The 47th President of the United States has been making a series of remarks ever since he assumed power at the White House. The controversy surrounding USAID ‘funding’ for voter turnout in India seems to have been blown out of proportion (February 24). Perhaps the ruling dispensation in India ought to…
Political ping pong The political furore over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim on USAID funds seems to be growing. It is an old American trait to be poking its nose in another country’s affairs. Mr. Trump needs to get to the bottom of the issue and expose who the beneficiaries of the ‘$21 million fund’…
Appointing the CEC Apart from ensuring that there are three column headlines in newspapers, what the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi aims or achieves from his phrase, ‘midnight call/appointment of CEC’, is anybody’s guess. That he has been reacting to every move by the BJP/Modi government ever since he appeared in politics is known…
CEC appointment Riding roughshod over the other pillars of democracy has been the practice of the government of the day. As the face off between the executive and the judiciary is well known, the manner of the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner of India is likely to invite the ire of the top…
Transparency and the judge It is rather surprising that Harish Salve has taken exception to former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud’s interview to the BBC on sensitive matters. If judges are to speak only through their judgments — as Mr. Salve has said so — it should equally apply to lawyers. Their arguments should…
President’s Rule With some much-needed steps in conflict-ravaged Manipur having been initiated, the Government of India must leave no stone unturned in expediting the economic advancement of the region. Making sincere efforts to get to the root of the conflict, paying heed to the legitimate concerns of the locals and taking steps to integrate them…
Project near border The issue raised by the Congress party (“Congress slams Centre over Adani project near border”, February 13) is likely to be dismissed by a large section of the public as yet another example of the periodic Adani baiting indulged in by the Opposition parties. However, the subterfuge used by the government to…
AI, the job market With a large and growing population, India faces significant employment challenges. The advent of AI could exacerbate these issues. Once hailed as a major job creator, the IT sector has seen a decline. This serves as a cautionary tale about the impact of technological advancements. While AI has advantages, it is…
