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A Korean win: On the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

A Nobel raises Korean prose to success levels of its drama and music 




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Taking guard: On the RBI and growth concerns

The central bank’s price worries may be warranted but growth concerns are emerging




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Deeper role: On the U.S. and West Asia conflicts   

The escalating conflict cycle in West Asia could have disastrous consequences




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​Sufferers, awarded: On the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace for the selfless Nihon Hidankyo should help stir debates on nuclear disarmament




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Abject failure: On India’s Global Hunger Index ranking

India’s ranks 105 out of 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index, 2024




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Canadian frostbite: On the India-Canada diplomatic war

India must consider the impact of its next steps on its diplomacy and image




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The endgame: On the injunction against Google

The U.S. district court injunction against Google could end its app dominance




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Battle of wits: On the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections 

The Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls will witness intense political battles




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Fate of nations: On the 2024 Economics Nobel

The 2024 Nobel recognises the need for ‘inclusive’ institutions




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Israel versus the UN: On Tel Aviv’s move and India’s response

India’s stand must keep in mind the UN’s importance in the global order




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​Governor vs Government: On the hostilities in Tamil Nadu

Mr. Ravi must be withdrawn for needlessly wading into controversies




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​Complicit: On India and the U.S and Canada cases

India must come clean on its stance on transnational killings 




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​Allow for deliberation: On the legitimate demands of Ladakh

The lack of a legislature and regional autonomy in Ladakh has led to the current protests




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Culture and society: On upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Supreme Court of India verdict on citizenship law for Assam helps avoid fresh problems




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​West versus the rest: On western conduct and India

The West must not tolerate terror threats in the name of free speech 




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​Over the borderline: On the India-China deal 

The agreement between India and China opens new opportunities  




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​Celebration and vigil: On India, kala-azar and trachoma

India must not let its guard down on kala-azar




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Growth prescription: On the latest World Economic Outlook 

The IMF’s ‘mediocre’ medium-term outlook merits policy attention




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Cost of Games: On the 2026 Commonwealth Games 

Taking out popular sports from the CWG is a short-term solution 




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​Building blocks: On the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan  

The BRICS Summit showed that Russia was not without friends




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Neck and neck: On the U.S. presidential election

Trump and Harris offer U.S. voters vastly different choices 




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​Fair trade: On the 29th COP and India’s carbon market

India must develop a transparent carbon trade policy 




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At a loss: On the New Zealand-India three-match series

India batters frittered away the home advantage against New Zealand 




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​Beyond intoxication: On alcohol regulation, judicial verdict

Batting for States, the Supreme Court of India holds federal balance on regulating alcohol




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​Escalation ladder: On conflict between Israel and Iran

Iran should show strategic restraint; and the world should rein in Israel




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Western front: On the parties and their prospects in the Maharashtra polls

Granular factors can determine the outcome in Maharashtra 




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​Beautifully vague: On the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s inaugural conference  

Actor Vijay seems to be targeting both the BJP and the DMK 




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​Tough task: On the battle lines in the Jharkhand Assembly election

Coalitional incoherence could stymie the INDIA bloc’s effort to retain power in Jharkhand




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Sun signs: On extreme heat and Tamil Nadu’s policy decision

States should prepare to assist the vulnerable during extreme heat events




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Towards Europe: On the India visits by the leaders of Germany, Spain

India used visits by leaders of Germany and Spain to balance ties in Europe 




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Mental health is a moral and ethical issue

The greatest gap in mental health interventions has been in understanding the lived experiences of suffering




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Ratan Naval Tata: A philanthropist who went for the long haul

Ratan Tata was unflinching in his support to TIFR and NCBS




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The U.K. and ‘leaving lessons’ from the Indian Ocean

In its decolonisation in the Indian Ocean, the U.K. must ensure that all island nations agree to maintain the fully protected environmental status of the Chagos archipelago




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In Jammu and Kashmir, it was a vote for strengthening the democratic process

While Statehood seems to be the main ground of convergence, party choices sharply bring to the fore the divergences between the Jammu region and Kashmir Valley



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The way to solve the ‘Kashmir problem’

The people expect the political class to resolve the Kashmir issue through political dialogue and democratic deliberations



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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections: Backing Omar Abdullah’s leadership

The Lokniti-CSDS survey seeks to understand how leadership and party preference influenced voting decisions.



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Methodology of the Lokniti-CSDS post-poll survey in Jammu and Kashmir



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India needs to move from legalese to ‘legal-easy’

The language used in Indian laws needs to be simpler to read and understand, which will ensure inclusive justice




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The end of the bell lap for Kolkata’s tramway

Rather than ending India’s last remaining passenger tram network, attempts should have been made to revitalise and modernise it




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Revanth Reddy’s lost opportunity in Telangana

Telangana does not need yet another committee to study SC sub-categorisation




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Scuttling people’s right to information

There is a severe backlash against the RTI Act, which has just entered its 20th year, and against those who use it




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A critical message for the urban elite

Our technology-enabled ecosystem could be making our cities unliveable




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A strike, and Tamil Nadu’s challenge

The State government cannot afford to neglect the interests of workers




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A blueprint for safeguarding children

A recent Supreme Court ruling reframes the watching and downloading of child porn as a serious crime, rather than an adult indulgence




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Ensuring a proper social safety net for the gig worker

Defining ‘employment relation’ in gig work is the key




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Food access is about equitable agrifood systems

Addressing food inequality and ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food are essential steps




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‘Yield’ can’t be the sole indicator for agriculture

It is time to champion a new paradigm where agricultural success is measured by its ability to nourish people, sustain livelihoods, and protect our planet for future generations




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A trying time for the YSRCP

Many prominent leaders have deserted the party and are flocking to the NDA




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Ensuring private sector collaborations in India’s national climate strategy

For this, the Competition Commission of India needs to focus on the interplay between competition law and sustainability




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Kerala’s nuclear power dilemma

Experts suggest exploring alternative energy sources, such as solar power