Challenges for LeftPRAFUL BIDWAIThe Left parties can reverse their decline and strengthen themselves only through candid self-criticism and by returning to mass work.
For a just dealPRAFUL BIDWAIViolence at the Maruti Suzuki plant in Manesar highlights Indias industrial relations malaise and demands radical remedies.
Fighting MaoistsPRAFUL BIDWAIWanton civilian casualties are simply impermissible while combating extremists, even if they use human shields.
Our dying citiesPRAFUL BIDWAIIndia is urbanising rapidly, but it has failed to build a civic consciousness or culture that can stem urban decay.
Turning to Modi?PRAFUL BIDWAIThe BJP's acceptance of Narendra Modi as its pre-eminent leader with an eye to the next general elections could vitiate the political climate.
Initiative on Iran?PRAFUL BIDWAIThe easing of the Iran nuclear crisis presents a new chance for India to explore creative diplomacy.
A dangerous highPRAFUL BIDWAIEuphoria over the Agni-V test flight reflects hypernationalism and jingoism, not rational concern for adequate security.
Cloaked daggersPRAFUL BIDWAIThe intrigue and disinformation campaign against the Army Chief, General V.K. Singh, is discrediting the institution itself.
Assault on freedomPRAFUL BIDWAIWhen universities start censoring speech and banning books, and permission is needed to hold conferences, we risk becoming a hollow, illiberal democra
End of an illusionPRAFUL BIDWAIOne year after Fukushima, the world must embrace another energy paradigm based on renewable sources and climate-friendly consumption.
Radiation crisisPRAFUL BIDWAIThe multi-reactor meltdown accident in Japan beginning last March 11 has not ended, as a visit to the region shows.
Red-green dealPRAFUL BIDWAIIt is time to jettison neoliberalism for programmes that combine equity with climate-sensitive schemes for universal public service provision.
Why the fall of the rupee should have us all worried The factors causing it are likely to persist even as the import bill continues to climb.
SlideshowWhen the river runs highEach year the embankments break and each year the Brahmaputra and the Barak rivers flow over into the land, claiming hundreds of lives, destroying hom
