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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.Notification Of CAA Before Supreme Court Hearing Was Unjustified
By Arun Srivastava Amidst wide ranging country wide student protest, Modi government has notified the Citizenship Amendment Act effective from January 10. This move of Narendra Modi makes it explicit that he has no respect for the peoples’ desire and is ready to confront the citizens of...
Need For Foolproof Cybersecurity Of Nuclear Power Plants
By Sankar Ray The October 2019 cyber attack on a computer system at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant that has two Russian Pressurised Water Reactors at Kudankulam in Tirunelvelli district, Tamil Nadu, by Dtrack virus paved ‘new pathways to severe accidents that can result in widespread radioactive fallout....
Mexico takes anti-U.S. Stand on the issue of bolivia
By W. T. Whitney Jr. Mexico’s government intervened recently in two difficult situations beyond its borders. One is turmoil in Bolivia following a U.S.-assisted coup. The other concerns renewing the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). At issue there is regional integration and independence. Bolivian...
Modi’s Shifting Tactics On CAA Unlikely To Yield Result
By Arun Srivastava Speaking at Ramkrishna Mission in Belur Math on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to delineate a new political line by saying that the youth of the country are being misguided about the Citizenship Amendment Act. This does not manifest the element of sudden realisation...
Large-Scale Farm Entrepreneurship Can Be A Game Changer
By Awanish Somkuwar BHOPAL: Farming for basic sustenance is all right, but farm entrepreneurship will really make a big change in the agrarian economy of Madhya Pradesh, says Santosh Yadav, a progressive farmer from Khargone district, who received Krishi Karman Award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Tumkur,...
Modi Uses The Art Of Positive Optics At Belur Math
By Sagarneel Sinha At a time when there have been protests in several parts of India against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, mostly organised by Muslim groups supported by Left liberals and the opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi rather chooses to connect with the majority community. Modi...
West Bengal’s Stir Over CAA Can Dampen Investment Climate
By Subrata Majumder The fourth Bengal Global Business Summit in February 2019 showcased hope for resurgence of business opportunities, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s attempts to woo big investors being noticed across the board. Presence of big investors like Laxmi Mittal, Mukesh Ambani, Kishore Biyani, Sajjan Jindal, among...
Big Infra Spending With Little Gain For Economy
By Nantoo Banerjee The government’s latest resolve to invest as large as Rs 102 lakh crore in infrastructure is most welcome But, it may have little impact on the country’s shrinking economic growth unless they are properly executed, monitored in stages and their impacts thoroughly audited. After all,...
Jaishankar Is Not Speaking The Truth On Article 370
By Amulya Ganguli What distinguishes the present government from its predecessors, according to external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, is its problem-solving attitude. He drew a comparison in this respect between India and China, two “civilizational” societies making a transition to a “modern state”. However, the difference...
Finance Minister’s Hide And Seek With Economy
By K Raveendran Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked industry leaders to stop ‘self-doubt’ and unleash the animal spirits that have been missing in the economy all this while. But the boss in the North Block office herself seemed to be in need of booster dose of...
BJP’s Pro-CAA Rallies Make Big Impact
By L S Herdenia BHOPAL: After the conclusion of the five day RSS conclave two big towns – Jabalpur and Indore witnessed extraordinary massive support for CAA and NRC. While the Jabalpur show was led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Indore show was unique in many ways....
Kerala Gets The Central Cold Shoulder Once Again
By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Narendra Modi Government never loses an opportunity to tout the delights of ‘co-operative federalism.’ But the gap between what it preaches and practises remains yawning. Kerala continues to be the victim of this policy of discrimination against States which oppose the...
Iran Protests Reveal Cracks In Clerical Regime’s Support
By Steve Sweeney Pressure continued to mount on Iran’s regime as thousands poured onto the streets demanding democratic elections and the resignation of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The huge protests took place in major Iranian cities again on January 11 and 12 after Iranian authorities made a stunning...
In Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal-Led AAP Rides High On Development
By Harihar Swarup It is too early to predict the outcome of the coming Assembly elections in Delhi. It will not be a surprise if Arvind Kejriwal succeeds in getting a second term. Delhi, as a matter of fact, presents a very tough battle for the BJP. Aam...
NRC Fallout Divides Parties, Communities In Assam
By Ashis Biswas In Assam, the much hyped Assam NRC updating operation was confidently projected as an ironclad mechanism to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi ‘infiltrators’ during a ceremonial launch some time ago. Provisions approved by the Supreme Court ensured that ‘dubious’ people who could not be instantly...
Mamata’s Staying Away From Sonia’s Conclave Is Bad For Opposition
By Barun Das Gupta Mamata Banerjee has decided to stay away from the meeting of opposition leaders called by Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday. She is annoyed with the role of the State Congress and the CPI-M. These parties are constantly carping at her and her...
District Hospitals Should Not Be Handed Over To Private Sector
By Dr. Arun Mitra The NITI Aayog has come out with a plan to hand over district hospitals to the private sector. According to them this has been done ‘to fill the gaps in the medical education as the government does not have enough resources and finances...
Manufacturing Sector Revival Is A Must For Economic Turnaround
By Anjan Roy The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held consultations with economists and industry and business representatives seeking their ideas for turning around the lagging economy. He was soliciting ideas to this effect for incorporation in the forthcoming union budget. The exercise is in a...
