EDITORIALS SC has always upheld and strengthened secularism, but its Ayodhya ruling is problematic on that score – Indian Express Government data always come with limitations, but now they have a political dimension – Indian Express BRICS on the ball? – The Hindu
Continue readingEDITORIALS Groping in the dark on the economy – The Hindu The revival plan for BSNL and MTNL does not inspire confidence – Indian Express Secularism in the time of security – The Hindu On report of Ministry of Consumer Affairs – The Hindu Poshan Abhiyaan promises to revive traditional food systems across the country while addressing malnutrition – Indian Express With the economic centre of gravity shifting to states, India’s growth hinges on cooperative…
Continue readingEDITORIALS It is unclear how Finance Commission can now make an award treating the UT of J&K as a state – Indian Express Five-in-one: On BRICS summit – The Hindu Crossed wires: On telecom industry crisis – The Hindu Groping in the dark on the economy – The Hindu
Continue readingEDITORIALS Review and reference: On Sabarimala review pleas – The Hindu Open, all the same: On CJI office and RTI Act – The Hindu Peace bought by an unequal compromise – The Hindu Grounding All Those Conspiracy Theorists – Economics Times Unaffordable Shortage Of Women Geeks – Economic Times
Continue readingEDITORIALS SC’s decision to bring Chief Justice under the RTI Act is a morale booster for the beleaguered law – Times Of India An air quality agenda we should implement quickly – Livemint For Nehru, spirituality was rooted in Indian tradition and connected to ethics – Indian Express Dropping out of RCEP protects Indian industry in the short run. But it serves our long-term interests – Indian Express Disqualified, yet qualified: On Karnataka rebel…
Continue readingEDITORIALS An apostle of peace – Economic Times A path to hope via Kartarpur corridor? – Economic Times Anarchy in Bolivia: On Evo Morales’ exit – The Hindu The problem with re-basing GDP estimates – The Hindu BRICS strategic partnership for global stability, shared security and innovative growth – The Hindu Swachh Bharat – Indian Express SC’s offer of five-acre plot to compensate for Babri demolition is charity by privileged to the underprivileged –…
Continue readingEDITORIALS The extra mile: on Kartarpur corridor – The Hindu Casting the Net wide: on Kerala’s plan for free Internet roll-out – The Hindu A missed opportunity in Ayodhya – The Hindu Revoking citizenship: on the Aatish Taseer case – The Hindu Award of five acres for masjid in Ayodhya is an effort to do complete justice – Indian Express
Continue readingEDITORIALS Water finally gets priority it deserves – Economic Times A reasonable reconciliation is necessary – Livemint Ayodhya verdict nudges us to look back at how much we have lost over years of conflict – Indian Express Cash incentives must be given to paddy growers to shift to corn – Indian Express No more pro-India voices in the Valley – The Hindu After RCEP reticence, need for reform recalibration – The Hindu
Continue readingEDITORIALS Revisiting the Berlin Wall: Political and economic divisions continue to haunt Germany – Indian Express Agriculture urgently needs higher resource allocation, policy support – Indian Express Kyoto Protocol’s emission trading mechanisms could become redundant after 2020 – Indian Express Comprehensive employment, industrial policies are necessary to address jobs crisis – Indian Express Thumbs down: On Moody’s negative rating – The Hindu ‘Unwriting’ history, creating myths – The Hindu
Continue readingEDITORIALS Should online political advertising be regulated? – The Hindu Changing the status quo – The Hindu Real estate shelter: On Alternative Investment Fund – The Hindu Junking fast food: On norms against food rich in fat, sugar and salt – The Hindu
Continue reading