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SubscriberWrites: Teen’s abduction case rocks Tiruvallur, MLA under cloud as probe drags ADGP into spotlight

Tiruvallur teen’s abduction spirals into scandal as MLA and top cop ADGP face trial, raising explosive questions on power, abuse, and public trust in Tamil Nadu’s institutions.

SubscriberWrites: The safer game begins

Government's attempt to regulate online gaming sector, particularly games involving financial stakes, is undoubtedly praiseworthy, given that this sector was previously largely unregulated.

SubscriberWrites: Viewpoint on the Constitution (130th) Amendment Bill

New bill seeks to oust ministers jailed over 30 days, but real reform needs equal, timely justice for all—not special rules that shield the powerful.

SubscriberWrites: Rubicon crossed—‘Point of no return’

From Bhore to Apollo, India’s healthcare journey shows how noble ideals gave way to commercialization, leaving medical education strained and treatment costs soaring.

SubscriberWrites: History and evolution of gossip, news and propaganda; how it can affect society

From gossip to news to propaganda—all shape society, but when falsehoods turn into belief, they enslave minds and blur truth, making critical analysis more vital than ever.

SubscriberWrites: ‘Divyang’ and Politics of Naming —Rethinking Language for Persons with Disabilities

Calling persons with disabilities ‘Divyang’ may sound noble, but critics say it romanticizes struggle, masks barriers, and risks replacing real rights with token symbolism.

SubscriberWrites: India’s IT industry is at a crossroads; it’s going from coding factories to research hubs

AI is rewriting the rules for India’s IT giants—once masters of coding scale, they must now pivot to research, IP, and innovation or risk sliding into low-value commoditization.

SubscriberWrites: India & the USA – Democracies at War

India’s values-based stand clashes with Trump’s MAGA dominance, turning a tariff war into a larger battle over democracy, equity, and the future of global leadership.

SubscriberWrites: This and That – India has to decide

India is at the center of world attention for the turn of events in its relation with the USA. Here are some stray thoughts on India at cross roads.

SubscriberWrites: Onam ushers in the question – who really banished Mahabali?

From regal ruler to grinning mascot, Mahabali’s image has been hijacked by advertisers—turning Onam from myth and memory into Kerala’s biggest shopping carnival.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.