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The first phase I cast my vote in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections (Jagdishpur constituency) and it was a proud and memorable moment for me as I was voting for the very first time. Standing in line with people from different backgrounds made me realise the true strength of democracy. The arrangements…
The Bihar election result The Bihar Assembly election may be over but its conduct highlights a troubling trend: pre-poll cash transfers projected as welfare. If left unchecked, this will set a dangerous precedent. The Election Commission of India must consider a rule that prohibits governments from announcing or disbursing new welfare schemes within six months…
India and its AI future It is fine to be talking about India and the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Instead, the focus should be on India’s lack of readiness for an AI-driven future. But before India rushes to adopt AI, there need to be hard questions. In many parts of India, there is not…
India and its AI future It is fine to be talking about India and the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Instead, the focus should be on India’s lack of readiness for an AI-driven future. But before India rushes to adopt AI, there need to be hard questions. In many parts of India, there is not…
Courts and a law college The Madras High Court is set to inaugurate criminal courts and the offices attached thereto are in the very same premises where the Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College was situated earlier. The Law College has been shifted to far-flung places causing inconvenience and hardship to students, particularly girl students. There…
Elections and questions The wafer-thin line between welfare schemes and earning political mileage from them is being cleverly exploited by politicians during elections. The code of conduct often goes for a toss and the Election Commission of India’s actions are lopsided most of the time. It is the same with election expenses. Whether parties spend…
‘A great conversation’ Every speech or conversation by the President of the U.S., Donald Trump, is becoming a cause for embarrassment for India (Front page, “Modi, Trump speak; U.S., India call accounts differ”, October 23). But in the fluid geopolitical scenario, India does not have many diplomatic choices. However, Mr. Trump’s frequent statements about Russian…
Buying oil, U.S. response The buying of Russian oil, or for that matter from anywhere, cannot be questioned by the United States President as it is solely at the discretion of those running the country after considering various factors. But the response from the Indian government spokesperson on Mr. Trump’s assertions on Russian oil purchase…
Buying oil, U.S. response The buying of Russian oil, or for that matter from anywhere, cannot be questioned by the United States President as it is solely at the discretion of those running the country after considering various factors. But the response from the Indian government spokesperson on Mr. Trump’s assertions on Russian oil purchase…
A case against firecrackers In permitting the sale and bursting of green crackers, the Supreme Court appears to have given precedence to public sentiment over public safety. Green crackers can be harmful too. The worsening of air quality on Deepavali will only mean an aggravation of health problems. There is also no guarantee that certified…
