The International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV review presents a striking contrast. India is described as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world, yet its national accounts statistics – including GDP and Gross…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes’ latest press note on its “2nd NUDGE” initiative reads like a polite reminder, but the sub-text is chillingly clear. The CBDT has announced that, from 28 November 2025, SMS…
India’s farms are the backbone of our country. They feed us all and keep millions employed. But for too long, fake or low-quality seeds have hurt farmers, leading to poor crops and lost money. Punjab…
Can a soldier refuse a regimental ritual on grounds of conscience? Can a Supreme Court judge politely skip an official conference because it falls on Good Friday? This op-ed reads the Lt. Samuel Kamalesan verdict…
On 24 November 2025, Dharmendra—born Dharam Singh Deol—took his final leave in Mumbai, aged 89, after weeks of illness and treatment that began at Breach Candy Hospital and continued at home. Earlier this month, false…
India’s newly notified Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules have sparked a wave of commentary online, but one remark captures the essence better than any official press release: “Wherever public data is held by private…
The decision to convene a Punjab Assembly session at Sri Anandpur Sahib carries significant symbolic and practical merit. Sri Anandpur Sahib holds immense religious and historical importance for Sikhs, being the place where Guru Gobind…
[caption id="attachment_14908" align="alignleft" width="550"] I.P.Singh[/caption] Jalandhar: It is after 55 years that a public university's control and affairs have snowballed into a significant political and emotive issue in Punjab. Thousands from Punjab marched to Chandigarh…
The quiet visit of the head of the largest dera of Punjab to the public meeting (Diwan) of Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwala is very important from the social and political side. This might have missed…
Early uptake of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine rose rapidly in Texas infants after the start of the state's measles outbreak in January, even before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
