The Delhi result The defeat of the grand old party in the Delhi election should be an eye-opener to the Gandhi siblings. It is going to be a long road for the Gandhi family to get the slow train moving again. Arunkumar Sadanand, Chennai The Indian electorate is, by and large, a moderately tolerant people,…
The Tamil Nadu Governor The rift between the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the State Governor has been going on for quite some time. It is high time the incumbent Governor is recalled. (“What was ‘gross’ about the 12 Bills kept pending for 3 years: SC to T.N. Governor”, February 7). Parthasarathy N., Chennai …
Deportation begins It is clear that U.S. President Donald Trump means business when it comes to the subject of immigration (Page 1, “U.S. deports Indians as Trump tightens immigration rules”, February 5). The ‘bromance’ that India’s leader has tried to portray with the American President and his use of other terms of familiarity such as…
A closer look at the Budget The Budget’s announcement of increasing the personal income-tax exemption limit has been projected as a relief for the middle class. However, while it may benefit a fraction of the population, the story lies in the larger economic reality. The so-called “relief” benefits only a minuscule segment of taxpayers, while…
Real relief? The Union Budget 2025 has offered some relief to the middle class by easing the tax burden on savings. However, the reality remains unchanged — the middle class continues to shoulder a significant share of direct and indirect taxes. In return, they expect more than just token benefits: they seek well-maintained roads; they…
INDIA bloc, political path The INDIA bloc was formed to stop the BJP’s advancement, which it did carry out rather successfully in the general election 2024. But, thereafter, the bloc’s relevance has begun to diminish owing to its internal dynamics (Opinion page – ‘Parley’, January 31). The results of the Maharashtra and Haryana elections showed…
Stampede and safety The stampede at the Maha Kumbh shows that governments have not learnt any lessons from the past. We continue to have such tragedies whether at places of worship, festivals or at entertainment events. The safety of pilgrims and participants cannot be treated so lightly. Kshirasagara Balaji Rao, Hyderabad One is not sure…
Citizenship by birth In India there is no citizenship by birth. But the largest number of immigrants who have claimed citizenship by birth in the United States are, unfortunately, Indians who are wanting to do so because of the material advantages. This may not be the right thing to do. That way, U.S. President Donald…
The reality The Constitution of India is increasingly being overshadowed by the actions of those sworn to uphold it. A deep chasm is emerging between the ideals enshrined in the Constitution and the realities of contemporary Indian politics. It is deeply troubling to witness the erosion of ethical values. Honesty, sincerity, and integrity — core…
Indonesia and India ties It is of significance that on India’s very first Republic Day celebrations, we had the pleasure of having Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, as the chief guest. Now, President Subianto was present on our completing 75 years as a Republic. In the 1950s, Nehru and Sukarno, leaders of two nascent…
