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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicPolitics

Topic: Politics

For three years, only 5% of unrecognised parties filed donation reports: ADR

Report raises fears of them being used as money laundering fronts or for electoral malpractice, calls for more stringent EC monitoring

The great meat scandal: Will Bengal, God forbid, succumb to the Dark Lord called the veg biryani?

Mamata Banerjee govt has acted with far more alacrity in nabbing the kingpins allegedly behind the meat racket than they have in many cases of rape and murder.

The youth needs to see politics as a way of life, not just as a career

The youth must become the torchbearers to free our country from all social and political ills by practicing politics.

Indian film stars should be politically active, says Tannishtha Chatterjee

Chatterjee says censorship is one of the biggest issues the Indian film industry faces, stresses the need to question powerful institutions.

No political party can legally be prevented from using data mining to win elections

Personal freedoms, right to privacy and secrecy have been long compromised willingly by ourselves, robbing us of our right to protest now.

Kumar Ketkar’s nomination reveals the dangers of letting journalists become lawmakers

Journalists don't enjoy the luxury of lawyers who can afford to wear two hats, without compromising their professional integrity at some level.

The Indian Army is dragged into every issue today. Is it strong enough to resist it?

The Army seems to be getting dragged into every debate in the media, whether it is about patriotism, nationalism, student politics or the national anthem.

Last Laughs (The best of political cartoons, 24 February – 4 March)

The best Indian cartoons of the week, chosen by senior editors at ThePrint. The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print...

Indian class 8 students understand secularism best, says political commentator Meghnad

Most adults in India don't understand secularism the way in which children are taught to, the political commentator said. 

VD Savarkar: The man credited with creating Hindutva didn’t want it restricted to Hindus

In this excerpt from his book 'Why I Am A Hindu', Congress MP Shashi Tharoor explains Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's vision of Hindutva and how it was closely linked with nationalism. 

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.