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Can disability rights pioneer Javed Abidi ever be replaced? The answer is no, never

I want to see more Javed Abidis, but I am not looking for clones of my uncle. I want people with disabilities who have the same raw energy and a fierce spirit.

Indian economy growing faster than China’s. But if you look at big picture, neither’s winning yet

When one tries to gauge which really is the fastest-growing large economy, story line can change based on period chosen for study. So one should be cautious about projections for future.

Supreme Court order on CEC is bringing back old era of judicial activism, declare CJI a God

Supreme Court can't become a parallel legislative body. But that's exactly what the court is doing by ordering for a committee with CJI on it to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.

Pakistanis are escaping on risky boats, through illegal routes—all for a better life

Pakistan has joined the ranks of countries like Somalia and Afghanistan who are willing to take any risk at all to escape their country.

Let RSS and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind talk to each other. Pasmanda Muslims and India need that

No Muslim group today can claim to represent the majority of Indian Muslims. They do only in some capacities and their involvement in any dialogue on Hindu-Muslim issues should be seen as a positive step.

Dreaming of a third front? Even Stalin’s ‘birthday party gang’ knows better

The total Lok Sabha strength of all such parties talking of opposition unity is not more than 200. No wonder Stalin says 'thoughts for the third front are pointless'.

Wheat open market sale cause of farmers’ worry. Krishi Bhawan faces another difficult year

Central pool stocks of wheat are only slightly above the buffer norms and at least 25 million tonnes must be procured for the public distribution system and welfare schemes.

Taking leaf out of Sisodia education model would’ve been good politics. But BJP chose dirty path

Why go after India’s favourite education minister? Sisodia’s goodwill is evidenced by the endorsements of his reforms by M.K. Stalin, Akhilesh Yadav, and the Left.

India must get rid of its hatred for the Raj. It’s very much part of our history

The much-maligned Khan Market in Delhi is named for Dr. Khan Sahib, who saved the lives of Hindus and Sikhs in Peshawar.

Ajnala violence points to importance of pre-empting conflict. Learn from Operation Blue Star

The Ajnala incident needs to be located within the broader context of public utterances by Amritpal Singh and absence of responses from state & central govt.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.