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Ban On Plastic Flags: An Unpatriotic Act?
The ubiquitous plastic flags that had invaded the country a few years ago, are not to be seen these days, say reporters who are doing a recce of the city markets. So be it.
The ban on…
Integration Of Kashmir: Historic Move In Right Direction
In a bold historic move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has scrapped Article 370 and 35 A, revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and integrating the border state fully…
World Cup: Lesson For S Africa, Windies; Teams Win Matches, Not Individuals
They flattered to deceive. And how disappointed they left fans in the end!
Disappointing could be an understatement given the gap between promise and delivery from both South Africa and the…
Early Christmas For Farmers In Congress-Ruled States
For farmers of the Congress-ruled states, even at the cost of the exchequer, Santa Claus has come a bit early this year as the new Governments fulfilled their promise of waiving Rs 62,000…
GST Rates: Optics and Revenue Overriding Priority
The Centre's move to further carry out rationalisation of the tax rates of items under the GST regime has evoked subtle criticism from The Hindu.
In its edit piece on Tuesday, the paper…
PM Concerned Over Lacklustre Development In Odisha
Khurda: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed anguish saying that despite all possible assistance by the Centre, there is no momentum in the development of Odisha.
Addressing…
Formal Schooling Not Helping Adivasi Children Get Life-Skills
The Odisha Government efforts to promote "mainstreaming" of Adivasi children may not, after all, help them get life-skills through formal schooling.
In its opinion piece, The Wire spoke…
Monitoring Computers; Citizens Ought To Have Right To Privacy
The Centre's move to monitor and intercept computer devices has come under attack in sections of the media, with The Tribune suggesting that there should be a judicial oversight to any…
‘UP CM Interested In Politics, Not Justice’
Actor Naseeruddin Shah's remarks about the life of a cow being more important than that of a police officer on Thursday has triggered a row, bringing the Bulandshahr riots into national…
Passage Of Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill To Boost Adoption Rate In India!
The passage of Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday would not only stop devaluation of poorer women and children, but also give a much needed boost to adoption in…