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Going Bust

Siddharth Singh

As reckless populism brings several Opposition-run states close to bankruptcy, more fiscally prudent states have also begun indulging in freebies. Ultimately, it is the voter who has to understand the dangers of dole

Advantage All

Sunil Kumar

Reservations in lateral entry can be a win-win for both permanent recruits and contractual appointees

Feeding the Fault Lines

PR Ramesh | Siddharth Singh

India could end up paying a high price for the Opposition’s political opportunism and exploitation of contentious issues from caste to lateral entry in government

The Unwanted

Rahul Pandita

Fearful Hindus stare at the prospect of pushy Islamism in New Bangladesh

God’s Own Land

V Shoba

The Centre has made an example of the Waqf Board’s claims over Tiruchendurai

Waqf Act: A Legacy of Appeasement and Aggrandisement

PR Ramesh

Why the Modi government wants to bring Waqf properties across the country within the framework of constitutional principles without hurting Muslim community sentiments