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The hard truths of soft power

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 16:38 IST
The grand celebrations of the International Day of Yoga on the lawns of the United Nations this week underlined the seriousness with which India was pushing its soft power brand.

In Bengal, transform the political culture

Political parties must take it upon themselves to undo the state’s history of election-related violence
Published on Jun 21, 2023 15:36 IST

What the DGP row may entail

Clearly, many states want a greater say in the appointment of their police chiefs. This appears to run contrary to the ethos of the Prakash Singh judgment,
Published on Jun 21, 2023 15:36 IST

Manipur needs some tough calls

Statements from eyewitnesses and investigating officers said that thousands-strong mobs of men and women stormed the armouries of police stations on numerous occasions and fled with deadly weapons, carbines, and sophisticated guns, facing very little resistance.
Published on Jun 20, 2023 16:18 IST

US, China are trying to defuse tensions

Chinese Spy Balloon: A printed balloon with Chinese flag is placed on a US flag in the shape of US map outline, in this illustration.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 16:17 IST

Heatwave needs a swift response

How does heat kill? Extreme temperature saps the body of moisture and energy, and rapid dehydration prompts confusion, nausea and dizziness.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 16:17 IST

The incredible Delhi-DC embrace

Thousands of Indian Americans will gather on the south lawns of the White House when Mr Modi is accorded a State welcome on June 22,
Published on Jun 18, 2023 19:40 IST

Robust relief skills hold crucial lessons

NDRF personnel clear trees uprooted following the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat's Gandhidham.
Published on Jun 18, 2023 19:39 IST

Fix Manipur’s law and order

Far more worrying is the recent resurgence of violence after a lull in clashes.
Published on Jun 16, 2023 15:41 IST

What the UCC debate entails

A new decision by the Law Commission this week marks the latest attempt in deliberating over the UCC
Published on Jun 16, 2023 07:12 IST

Uttarakhand must crack down on hate speech

Tensions first flared up in Purola town after the alleged abduction bid of a minor girl on May 26 and the subsequent arrest of two men
Published on Jun 16, 2023 07:12 IST

A tech boost to US-India ties

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his American counterpart Jake Sullivan this week outlined an ambitious road map for hi-tech collaboration in seven fields
Published on Jun 14, 2023 15:16 IST

Two questions after the Haryana MSP fracas

India’s MSP regime, a remnant of the food-deficient 1960s, acts as a safety net for cultivators and spans 24 major crops
Published on Jun 14, 2023 15:16 IST

Will inflation’s trajectory last?

The only question worth asking at the moment is whether this trajectory will last
Published on Jun 13, 2023 16:04 IST

Ensure polls aren’t marred by violence

Violence and elections in Bengal have had an unfortunate relationship dating back decades
Published on Jun 13, 2023 16:04 IST

Seek answers for data leaks

The database of India’s Covid-19 digital vaccination booking service may have been compromised,
Published on Jun 13, 2023 05:19 IST

Trump’s impact on US, the world

Donald Trump has, more than once, shown his disregard for American constitutional principles and law
Published on Jun 12, 2023 09:25 IST

Keep a close eye on monsoon’s progress

The importance of the monsoon can hardly be overstated in a country where half of the farmed area is rain-fed and nearly 50% of the population is dependent on agriculture
Published on Jun 12, 2023 09:25 IST

India draws a line in the sand

Parade float depicting Indira Gandhi's assassination in Canada.
Published on Jun 9, 2023 20:07 IST

Hawkish or pragmatic?

The decision to continue with a withdrawal of accommodation stance is not surprising.
Published on Jun 8, 2023 15:16 IST

Tackle stubble menace early

It is the government’s duty to ensure that Delhi doesn’t choke every year
Published on Jun 7, 2023 15:52 IST

Preserve the unique aspects of Goan life

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant. (Twitter)
Published on Jun 7, 2023 15:52 IST

Delhi jails need urgent fixes

Delhi’s jails have seven psychiatrists and 31 counsellors to address the psychological issues plaguing inmates. (PTI)
Published on Jun 6, 2023 15:42 IST

Focus on what RBI has to say

All eyes are on RBI's Monetary Policy Committee that begins its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, June 6
Published on Jun 5, 2023 15:28 IST

A grim tragedy convulses India

With the death toll at 275 and more than 1,000 people injured, the accident has left hundreds of families devastated
Published on Jun 4, 2023 15:30 IST