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The rot within: Police assault on army officer highlights crying need for systemic reforms

While there is no debate that soldiers must be treated with dignity, civilians too are equally deserving of such respectful treatment. India is a democratic nation governed by the rule of law, which must apply uniformly—whether to a uniformed individual or a civilian. There should be no space for such high-handed behavior by the police or any other government agency that represents state authority.

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CR Park fish market

Can a fish market and a temple co-exist? Fishy politics in an Indian capital corner tells a larger story

An eclectic faith with no supreme authority, that accommodate diverse centres of belief and practice, can always be susceptible to manipulation and misinterpretation. A tendency to arrogate theological authority to a self-serving stream of thought and negation of other religio-cultural practices is alien to the spirit of Sanatan Dharma, which is inherently inclusive in character and sees no basis for excluding any belief.

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Tahawwur Hussain Rana, extradited to India, can potentially throw light on Pakistan’s intelligence-terrorist nexus

Rana’s extradition is a legal victory for India, but it is symbolic considering that he was only one of the plotters of the Mumbai attacks. Headley, who was often described as a double agent working as an informant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) at one point, was the man on the ground. For reasons which have remained a mystery he managed to strike a deal with the U.S. law enforcement under which both his extradition to India and potential death sentence were taken off the table in return for lifelong cooperation.

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Financing Sustainable Development: South Asia’s Struggles Amid Global Shifts

South Asia faces mounting challenges in financing sustainable development due to global funding gaps, debt pressures, and shifting U.S. policies. Explore the latest trends, data, and implications.

Silencing the Voices of America

Donald Trump tried to silence our citizens’ voices after he lost the presidential election to Joe Biden in 2020, illegitimately claiming he had won the election, and trying…