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Sharmistha Mukherjee
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The writer is president of the Delhi Pradesh Mahila Congress and an AICC national media panellist.
    Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers. (Image: DC)Lifestyle
    Book Excerpt | Pranab: How I had worked with Indira, Sonia, Manmohan...

    I felt that while Dr Singh might not have been as aggressive as Pranab in voicing his opinions

    10 Dec 2023 12:00 AM IST

    Anti-CAA protesters hold placards and shout slogans at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    As protests rage, is our democracy at risk too?

    The Central government in Delhi and governments in BJP-ruled states are coming down heavily on the protesters.

    26 Dec 2019 5:23 AM IST

    Police at the site of the alleged encounter of the four accused in the rape and murder of a veterinary on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday morning. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    We are all at risk if we ignore the rule of law

    The public euphoria over the Hyderabad killing of suspects raises an extremely pertinent question.

    11 Dec 2019 12:49 AM IST

    Today, Delhi is the most polluted capital city in the world.Opinion
    When will climate, bad air be a live poll issue?

    In India, there have been several instances where public protests led to some changes or withdrawal of policy decisions.

    31 Oct 2019 12:55 AM IST

    To solve India’s problems, first admit they exist!Opinion
    To solve India’s problems, first admit they exist!

    In its latest South Asia Economic Focus report, the World Bank has slashed India’s GDP growth forecast from 7.5 per...

    17 Oct 2019 7:40 AM IST

    Gandhi was a real activist, far ahead of his timesOpinion
    Gandhi was a real activist, far ahead of his times

    As we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, it’s time to revisit Gandhian principles and their...

    2 Oct 2019 1:34 AM IST

    Hindi push assault on diversity, India’s spiritOpinion
    Hindi push assault on diversity, India’s spirit

    Language connects and unites, but it could also be a major cause of conflict and disintegration.

    19 Sept 2019 1:25 AM IST

    Where will the people left out of the NRC go?Opinion
    Where will the people left out of the NRC go?

    The list is out, but the suspense and trauma is not over yet for nearly 19 lakh people as their names are excluded from...

    4 Sept 2019 7:46 AM IST

    For eco revival, policies need to be ‘predictable’Opinion
    For eco revival, policies need to be ‘predictable’

    The recently reported crisis in the automobile sector, which is facing its worst crisis in 20 years, is disturbing.

    21 Aug 2019 1:29 AM IST

    J&K needs a touch of Vajpayee’s ‘insaniyat’Opinion
    J&K needs a touch of Vajpayee’s ‘insaniyat’

    The abrogartion of Articles 370 and 35A will have far-reaching and diverse ramifications.

    7 Aug 2019 1:35 AM IST

    The Supreme Court has categorically said that no coercive action will be taken against people left out of the NRC. (Representational Image | PTI)Opinion
    If NRC is mishandled, N-E may erupt again

    The Northeast is a volatile region with its precarious peace earned at the cost of extreme violence and bloodshed.

    29 Aug 2018 6:13 AM IST

    The past four years have witnessed a rising number of mob killings on basis of rumours of beef-eating and cow slaughter by bloodthristy mobs led by vigilante groups. The victims were mostly Muslims and dalits.Opinion
    Heed Supreme Court, rein in the mobs & fear before it's too late

    The RSS' Hindutva is not a religion. It's a far cry from the inclusive philosophy of Hinduism.

    25 July 2018 3:16 AM IST

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