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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Topic: governance

SubscriberWrites: Time to revisit governance of state universities

it is worthwhile to reflect back on the issue and ensure a more satisfactory governance at state-level universities, much required for raising the standards of higher education.

SubscriberWrites: Is India ready? A recurring question

It is because of this very unfounded self doubt, India has been labeled a 'laggard democracy,' & China, Japan, Korea etc sped past us in the decades after the end of WWII.

‘Government must be open to ideas’—Former IAS officer’s book has lessons for new India

Sanjay Kaul launched his book ‘An Alternative Development Agenda’ at New Delhi’s India International Centre. And his target group was the country's political class.

Why Russia’s bid to destroy Ukraine’s cultural heritage is a recipe for disaster

Russia’s onslaught on Ukrainian heritage has been equated with attacking freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.

‘Can’t outsource good governance only to govt. Onus on citizens too,’ says Rohini Nilekani

In an 'Off The Cuff' conversation with Shekhar Gupta & Sandhya Ramesh, Nilekani talks about the role of youth in politics, climate change and its impact, and gender inequality.

Why Yogi ministers can’t choose personal staff, but can turn down women as personal secretary

Ministers in Yogi 2.0 government are being assigned staff through digital randomisation to avoid ‘bias’. But they can turn down women personal secretaries as ‘practical’ measure.

Governance accountability is a myth. Just see what has happened in India: Ex-IAS officer

Where does India stand, in today’s post-accountability world? The government has won, civil society has lost.

Reader View: Time for govt to fulfill its minimum government, maximum governance promise

YourTurn is our weekly feature in which ThePrint's readers share their views or opinions in response to the question of the week.

‘Girl-Friendliness’ ranking of African countries is the new thing

The Girl-Friendliness Index is a rights-based statistical tool anchored on three pillars of children’s rights: protection, provision and participation.

Your role is minimum government, maximum governance, PM Modi tells IAS probationers

Modi told the probationers that people are the 'real driving force' of govt policies during a video conference from Kevadiya in Gujarat.

On Camera

Is Nepal having a Bangladesh moment? Gen Z protests more than social media ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?