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November – 10: Demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will Not Curb Black Money in the Long-term
November – 04: Hillary Clinton should become the next American President
November – 03: Lower GST Rates are Good for Economy
November – 02: Government must Implement one rank one pension (Orop) scheme as per demand of Exservicemen
November – 01: Encounter Killings of Criminals by Police is Illegal and Unconstitutional
October – 27: Ease of Doing Business in India will not Improve unless Government acts Tough on Corrupt public servants
October – 26: Unconditional basic income should be Introduced in India
October – 25: Dynastic Politics is Undemocratic and it should be Abolished in India
October – 24: Triple Talaq in Unconstitutional, yet State should not interfere in Religious Affairs
October – 21: The recent suspected debit card data compromise issue reflects poor regulation of banking sector in India
October – 20: Linking Aadhaar with Private and Public Services is not in the Public and National Interest
October – 19: Indian Armed Forces need Unified Command Structure
October – 17: Building Ramayana Museum at Ayodhya is an Insensitive and Unconstitutional Idea
October – 13: Uniform Civil Code is in Not the Interest of Nation
October – 12: Only in Democracies can likes of Donald Trump Raise to Prominence
October – 11: Fall of Pakistan in Not in the Interest of India
October – 10: China is Nervous about India’s NSG Membership
October – 06: Supreme Court’s Warning to BCCI is Not in the Interest of Cricket
October – 05: Auction is the best method to sell Spectrum
October – 04: Referendums are Dangerous, Irrational and Anti-Democratic
October – 03: India’s Diversity is its Weakness
September – 30: War should Never be an Option to bring Peace
September – 29: Military Attack on Pakistan will have Negative Consequences for India
September – 28: Humans Should not Colonise Mars
September – 27: Bhutan is a model for sustainable living – that India should emulate
September – 26: Bashing Pakistan at UN Won’t Serve India’s Interests
September – 23: India should not abrogate Indus Water Treaty
September – 22: Politics is the reason why India’s Universities do not figure in World’s Top Universities List
September – 21: Merger of Rail and General Budget is a Good Policy Measure
September – 20: India lacks courage to deal with Pakistan’s terrorism
September – 15: Tribunals have become ‘barriers’ to delivering justice
August – 30: Instead of becoming an Ally, India has become US Stooge
August – 25: For its own Good, India should Renege on Scorpene Deal
August – 24: Complete Ban on Commercial Surrogacy is a Welcome Step
August – 23: Sedition Law is Used in India to Harass Innocent People
August – 22: People who Download Illegal Content from Torrent sites Deserve Jail Sentence
August – 19: Cricket should be Blamed for India’s Poor Performance in the Olympics
August – 17: Rising Nationalism in India is Bad for its Growth and Prosperity
August – 16: India should not Celebrate Independence Day until all its People are Liberated from Various Injustices
August – 15: India should Openly and Fully Support Balochistan Movement
August – 12: India should Urgently Link its Rivers to Fight Water Scarcity in Future
August – 10: Lodha Committee Report on BCCI is Unconstitutional
August – 09: Irom Sharmila’s Desire to become the Chief Minister of Manipur is Laudable
August – 08: GST will Curb Black Money and Corruption
August – 04: Making Lieutenant Governor of Delhi more Powerful is Undemocratic
August – 03: SAARC should be Abandoned
August – 02: To Fix its Problems, BCCI Should be Nationalized
August – 01: India is Neglecting Rights of Indian Workers in West Asian Countries
July – 29: India Needs Liveable CIties, not Smart Ones
July – 28: India Needs Even more Stringent Law to deal with atrocities against Dalits
July – 27: China is Bigger Threat to India than any other Threats
July – 25: India Should Open Special Olympic Schools to Create Olympic Medal Winning Athletes
July – 22: Protection of human rights is more important than protection of cows
July – 21: India should use Military Force to drive out Pakistan from PoK
July – 20: GST will not Benefit Poor People
July – 18: For poor, inflation is the big worry, not GDP number
July – 15: Pakistan has no Moral Right to Issue any Statement on India’s Internal Matters including that of Kashmir’s
July – 14: Governor Post should be Abolished
July – 13: A War Can Settle South China Sea Crisis
July – 12: Compared to Terrorists, China is a Bigger threat to Regional Peace
July – 11: India should not use Violence to curb Protests in Kashmir
July – 08: India can become superpower only under Dictatorship
July – 07: Islamic State Poses Existential Threat to World Peace
July – 06: Moral Education should be Made Compulsory in all Schools
July – 05: Mumbai will be the next London after Brexit
July – 04: It is Bad that India has more places of worship than schools or colleges
July – 01: Induction of Tejas into IAF is Not Worth the Wait
June – 30: RBI Governor’s Three Year Term is too Short
June – 29: Implementing Pay Commission Recommendations Will have Negative Impact on Economy
June – 28: China and India are the new colonial powers in Africa
June – 27: BREXIT is Bad for Globalization
June – 24: Delhi Should be Given Full Statehood
June – 22: Economic Liberalization is yet to Benefit Common Man in India
June – 21: 100 percent FDI in Defence in Not Good for India
June – 20: Imposing Yoga on School Children is Not a Bad Idea
June – 17: Is India Shining?
June – 16: Regional Parties in India will No More Shape National Politics
June – 15: India’s New Aviation Policy is a Good Step
June – 14: Monsoons have Least Effect on Food Prices in India
June – 13: Payment Bank is a Failed Experiment
June – 10: Drug Problem in Punjab – Only Good Governance can Eliminate it
June – 09: IT Staff Should be Allowed to Form Labour Unions
June – 08: Censoring Movies is Undemocratic and is Not needed in India
June – 07: Do We Need Financial Markets?
June – 06: Rajya Sabha’s Powers Need Curtailment
June – 02: Brexit will not have any impact on Global Economy
June 01: Modern Slavery in India – Government is to Blame
May – 31: India is a Racist Country
May – 30: America Should Not Apologize to Japan for Dropping Atom Bomb on Hiroshima
May – 27: Should India invest in High Speed Rail (HSR) Projects?
May – 26: Government Schools are Destroying India’s Education System
May – 25: Iran is India’s Natural Ally
May – 24: India Should Stay away from Afghanistan Peace process to Protect itself from Terror Groups
May – 23: ISRO’s Investment in reusable satellite launch vehicle (RLV) will help it in making profits in future
May – 20: Electing more Women Chief Ministers/Political Leaders is good for Women Empowerment
May – 19: India Should Shed its Big Brother Attitude in its Neighbourhood in its own Interest
May – 18: India should not be Upset with Pakistan’s Objections to Geospatial Bill
May – 17: India does not Need NSG Membership
May – 16: Section 499 and 500 of IPC must be Repealed
May – 14: There should be directly elected mayors in major cities such as Mumbai and Pune
May – 11: Increasing Job Reservations will Solve India’s Employment Crisis
May – 10: Does having a Degree make a Good Politician?
May – 09: The recent clampdown on surge pricing by the Delhi and Karnataka governments is good for country
May – 07: Subsidies and freebies promised during elections are not necessarily bad
May – 06: Imposing Rs 100 Crore Fine for Drawing Wrong India Map is Overreaction
May – 05: Should Donald Trump Win US Election in November?
May – 03: Ban on Diesel Vehicles is Irrational
May – 02: MGNREGA is the Most Successful Welfare Scheme since Independence
April – 29: National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) is a Bad Idea
April – 28: “Endorsers/ Celebrities” should be Criminally Penalised for “Misleading” Advertisements
April – 27: It’s Impossible to Make World Nuclear Free
April – 26: It’s time for the World to Break Free from Fossil Fuels
April – 25: Sustainable Development Goals are Unsustainable
April – 22: In the Light of Reports of RCEP Ultimatum to India, Should India Leave the Talks?
April – 21: Indian economy is a one-eyed king in the world of the blind
April – 20: India has Failed to Secure its Interests in the Indian Ocean
April – 19: Small and Payments Banks are an Important step Towards Financial Inclusion
April – 18: Kashmir is a Political issue between India and Pakistan
April – 15: Delhi’s Odd-Even Formula is a Failure
April – 14: Local Self Government is a Failed Experiment in India
April – 13: Capitalism Causes Poverty
April – 12: In True Sense, India is Not a Secular Nation
April – 11: Banning Liquor is Unethical
April – 08: India is Alienating Kashmiris through its Short-sighted Policies
April – 07: Kashmiris should be Allowed to Decide their Azaadi
April – 04: India doesn’t Need Goods and Services Tax (GST)
April – 01: In India Corruption Kills More People than Terrorism or Diseases Combined
March – 31: India Should Lead New Nuclear Disarmament Movement
March – 30: There should be Reservation for Women in Higher Judiciary
March – 29: Article 356 Should be Repealed
March – 26: Spying on Another Country is Unethical
March – 24: FDI in Multi Brand Retail should be Allowed in India
March – 23: Bhagat Singh’s Contribution to India’s National Movement is Unnecessarily Glorified
March – 22: ‘Rediscovery’ of Ambedkar – It’s Vote bank Politics
March – 21: Criticism of the Nation is Not Acceptable
March – 18: For USA, India Really Doesn’t Matter Much in its Scheme of Priorities
March – 17: Banking Sector in India is Needs Stricter Regulation
March – 16: Setting up of National Court of Appeal (NCA) is a Welcome Step
March – 15: Recent WTO Ruling against India’s Solar Program is not Wrong
March – 14: Evolving Intuitive Artificial Intelligence is Bad for Mankind
March – 11: Crony Babaism is Undermining the Indian Republic
March – 10: Indian armed forces are ill-equipped to wage two front war – India should buy more arms from outside
March – 09: Is Environmental impact assessment (EIA) process toothless in India?
March – 08: Withdrawing EPF Tax is a Grave Mistake
March – 04: India’s Drug Pricing Policy is Irrational and Discriminatory
March – 03: India should Spend more on Military
March – 02: India Needs Progressive Nationalism, Not Cultural Nationalism
March – 01: The FBI’s battle with Apple – India shouldn’t be Worried
February – 29: Is 2016 Union Budget pro-village, pro-poor, pro-farmer?
February – 26: Is Britain’s Exit Good for the European Union?
February – 24: Whose Win is Good for India – Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?
February – 23: Whose Win is Good for India – Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?
February – 22: In Universities, Politics is also part of Education
February – 19: Sedition Law has no Place in Democracy
February – 18: Government Should Cut Subsidy to Students Indulging in Politics
February – 17: Capitalism Can Not Bring Inclusive Growth
February – 16: Nationalism is Precursor to Fascism
February – 15: Peaceful Anti-National Slogans Can Threaten The Republic of India
February – 12: Space is the Next Startup Frontier
February – 11: Bad Loan Clean-up is More Important than Credit Growth
February – 10: Considering Past Experiences, the Smart City Project is Bound to Fail
February – 9: Governors are Mere Puppets of the Central Government
February – 8: To Mend North Korea, US Led War is Necessary
February – 5: Controlling and Protecting Siachen is Harming India more than Benefiting it
February – 4: The Existing ban on Sex-selective Abortions should be Removed
February – 3: Editing the DNA of Human Embryos Should be Welcomed
February – 2: LGBT Right is Every Indian’s Right
February – 1: Attempts to Glorify Nathuram Godse Shows that India is Decaying Morally
January – 29: Judiciary in India is not as Clean as it is being Projected
January – 28: EU Migrant Crisis – It’s in Europe’s Interest to Block Migrants
January – 27: The President of India is Indeed a Rubber-Stamp
January – 25: Indian Economy is Not as Healthy as it is Projected Today
January – 22: Terrorism is Bigger Threat to India than Poverty
January – 21: Pakistan is a Worst Victim of Terrorism
January – 20: It is Not Desirable to Banish Student Politics from College Campuses
January – 19: Higher Education System in India is Anti – Dalit
January – 18: India is Not Safe for Farmers
January – 15: Should Government Fund Start-Ups?
January – 14: Is Akhand Bharat Needed – Whether as a Cultural or Political Concept?
January – 13: Is India Really a Soft Power?
January – 12: Who Should Own Internet?
January – 11: Terrorism has No Religion
January – 08: Delhi’s Odd – Even Policy Should be Implemented Across India
January – 07: Is India Promoting Pseudoscience by Promoting AYUSH Programme?
January – 06: Should All Subsidies be Abolished?
January – 05: Should Women be Given 33% or More Reservation in Legislatures?
January – 04: Is Urban Poverty the Result of Rural Poverty?
January – 01: How to Fight Urban Pollution in India?
December – 31: Free Internet to Poor – Will it Benefit Society and Economy?
December – 30: Facebook’s Free Basics – Who Benefits More and Why?
December – 29: Dr B. R. Ambedkar’s Legacy
December – 28: What Constitutes Higher Education Reforms in India?
December – 25: Land Reforms in India – an Unfinished Agenda
December – 24: Effect of Globalization on Indian Women
December – 23: SHGs and Women Empowerment
December – 22: Juvenile Justice Bill and Issue
December – 21: Call Money Issue
December – 17: Rape Culture in India
December – 16: Malnutrition in India
December – 15: CBI – A Political Tool or Apolitical Tool?
December – 14: Drop in Crude Price – Causes and Implications
December – 10: India’s Neighbourhood Policy – Western Borders
December – 09: India’s Neighbourhood Policy – Eastern Borders
December – 08: War on ISIS or War on Islam?
December – 07: Disasters and their Management in Indian Cities
December – 04: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
December – 03: Common but Differentiated Responsibility and India
December – 02: Dealing with Naxalism
December – 01: Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code
November – 30: Intolerance in India
November – 27: Is there anything that India can Learn from Nepal’s Constitution?
November – 26: Is the Paris Climate Change Conference India’s Moment to Shine? Or is it Just a Hype?
November – 25: Should Minimum Education Qualification be Made Mandatory for Politicians to make them Eligible to Contest in Elections?
November – 24: So-called judicial overreach is the direct result of legislative and executive underreach
November – 23: Are Government Schemes Targeting Women Empowering Them?
November – 20: Putin’s War on Terrorism – Will it Help the World?
November – 19: The Pay Hike by Seventh Pay Commission is Unjustified
November – 18: Will India Ever become a Superpower?
November – 17: Isn’t it Unfair the World Media Covered Extensively the Terrorist Attack on Paris but Ignored Attacks in Lebanon and Kenya?
November – 16: Ban on commercial surrogacy will lead to exploitation
November – 13: Is it Good for Infrastructure if More Public Investment is Encouraged Instead of PPP Investment?
November – 12: Instead of Tipu Jayanthi, Governments Should Strive to Implement Sachar Committee Report
November – 11: What Convinces Voters Most – Sound Policies or Electioneering Sound?
November – 10: Does FDI Help Economic Development?
November – 9: Is Global warming the greatest scam in history?
November – 7: Is India an Intolerant Country or is It Turning out to be One?
November – 6: Are NGOs Contributing Constructively to Development in India?
November – 5: Should Election Commission Ban Opinion Polls and Exit Polls?
November – 4: Compared to the West, Most Indians – Including Scientists and Leaders – Lack Scientific Temper and the Spirit of Enquiry. Do you Agree?
November – 3: Should India Produce More Nuclear Bombs?
November – 2: Development vs Environmental Protection – Which one will you Choose? Why?
October 30: Police Reforms – Why We Need them and Why We Don’t have them yet?
October – 29: Writers and Scientists Returning Awards – Do You Support this Form of Protest?
October – 28: Does India Have Any Role to Play in South China Sea Dispute?
October – 27: Is it Barbaric to Castrate Repeat Rapists and Child Abusers?
October – 26: Human Rights and Disaster Management – Are they Interconnected?
October – 23: Is Poverty Alone Responsible for Extreme Hunger around the World?
October – 22: For Prime Minister, Isn’t Visiting Villages Within India More Important Than Foreign Visits?
October – 21: Are Dalits Safe in India?
October – 20: Is India Distancing itself Away from Russia?
October – 19: Can IAS Still be Regarded as India’s ‘Steel Frame’?
October – 16: Does India Need Uniform Civil Code?
October – 15: Should Aadhar be Used in all Central and State Schemes?
October – 14: Are NGOs in India Unfairly Targeted Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, (FCRA)?
October – 13: Is India Becoming an Intolerant Society or is it Just a Media Hype?
October – 12: Should India Join the American Led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
October – 9: Just Like Other Weaker Sections, Is Cow an Innocent Victim of Politics and Religion in India?
October – 8: Barring Foreigners from Commissioning Surrogacies in India is Unethical and Hypocritical
October – 7: Should Poor People Give Up Privacy to Get a Square Meal and Earnings?
October – 6: Digital India Campaign in Country like India that Ranks 55 in the Global Hunger Index is just Fantasy
October – 5: India’s Obsession With Fair Skin – Is It Unfair?
October – 2: Can Taliban Be Classified As Good and Bad?
October – 1: Should India Tell What Changes Nepal Should Make to Its Constitution?
September – 30: Personalization of Politics in India – Will this Process Adversely Affect Parliamentary Democracy?
September – 29: Should Number of Attempts be Reduced in UPSC Civil Services Exam?
September – 28: Human Capital Vs Physical Capital – Which Should be the Priority for Government to Invest in?
September – 25: Does India Have Capacity to Build its Own Silicon Valley?
September – 24: Is Corruption the Root Cause of Poverty in India?
September – 23: Is it Ethical and Feasible to Electronic – Tag Repeat Offenders to Prevent Crime?
September – 22: Can Direct Cash Transfers to Poor Help Eradicate Poverty in India?
September – 21: Are We witnessing the End of Globalisation?
September – 18: Is Poverty the Worst Polluter?
September – 17: Does India Need Permanent Membership of UNSC?
September – 16: Is the Office of President Necessary for India?
September – 15: Is English Necessary for Indians?
September – 14: Can The ban imposed in some States on the sale of meat during the Jain community’s annual fasting period of Paryushan be justified?
September – 11: Is Manned Space Mission a Necessity for India?
September – 10: The Plight of Disabled People in India – Does Government Care for Them?
September – 9: Why Do You Think Media is Obsessed With High Profile Murder Cases?
September – 8: AIIB vs NDB – Rivals or Friends?
September – 7: Is It Possible to End Manual Scavenging in India?
September – 4: Who Will SUffer Most from Climate Change – The Poor or The Rich?
September – 3: Migrant Crisis in Europe – Is the Idea Behind European Union Compromised?
September – 2: Should India Seek Third Party Mediation to Resolve the Kashmir Issue?
September – 1: Should Depreciating Rupee Be A Concern For India?
August – 31: Should AFSPA Be Repealed?
August – 28: Vanishing Forests: Is ‘Greening India’ Eating Our Forests?
August – 27: Should Print and Electronic Media be Regulated by the Government?
August – 26: Is It Time for India to End Caste Based Reservations?
August – 25: Is it Possible to Reduce Inequality in India?
August – 24: Is It Pointless To Chase The ‘Black Money’?
August – 21: Should India Permanently Stop Talking to Pakistan?
August – 20: Was the Middle East Better off Under Dictatorships?
August – 19: Should Bribe Giving be made Legal?August – 19: Should Bribe Giving be made Legal?
August – 18: How to Improve India’s Sex Ratio, Among Children Aged 0-6 Years?
August – 17: Unsafe Food in India – Whom to Blame and Why?
Net Neutrality and Democracy: Are They Interrelated?
Is the Devaluation of Yuan by China an Act of ‘Currency War’?
Is it Fair to Blame the British Raj, the Licence Raj or the Economic Boom as the Root Cause for the Growth and Spread of Corruption in India to Epidemic Proportions?
Is the Idea of Setting Up of More IITs Bad for India?
Fiscal Austerity vs Fiscal Stimulus: Is Austerity the Solution to Address Economic Downturn?
Should Indians View Pakistan as Their Enemy?
Is Capital Punishment Unethical and Inhuman? Should it be Abolished?
Can Gandhiji’s Principle of Non-Violence be Used to Defeat Terrorism Today?
Is Privacy of Citizens in Danger in India?
Is Social Media Really Social and Useful?
Should India Join a Military Coalition and Play an Active Role in the Global War Against Islamic State?
Banning Porn – Does This Measure Protect ‘Culture’ and Morality?
How Can India Put an End to Pakistan’s State Sponsored Terrorism Targeting India?
Will Women Empowerment Help in Reducing Violence Against Women?
Civil Servants Vs Politicians: Are Civil Servants Innocent Victims in Big Scams and Other Controversies Involving Politicians?

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