Tag Archive: Editorial
Election Commission Power Must Come With Accountability
The Election Commission of India occupies a unique position in the country’s constitutional democracy. Its authority extends across one of the most cons...
October 6, 2026
Election Commission Must Answer Questions With Transparency
The credibility of an election does not depend only on the announcement of results; it begins much earlier, with the preparation of electoral rolls, reg...
October 5, 2026
Crude Above $100, But Petrol and Diesel Need Not Become Costlier
Crude Above $100, But Petrol and Diesel Need Not Become Costlier Immediately For an economy as dependent on imported crude oil as India, every sustained...
October 3, 2026
One Nation, One Election: Possible, But Not Just About Poll Dates
The debate over “One Nation, One Election” has moved beyond the realm of a political slogan or an academic proposition. The Constitution (129th Amendmen...
October 2, 2026
Negligence in caretaker appointments can no longer be tolerated anywhere
The murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal in Bhopal raises serious questions about caretaker appointments, agency accountability, police verification and senior citizens’ home security.
October 1, 2026
Caretaker Verification Cannot Be Treated as a Formality
The murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agrawal at his residence in Bhopal has raised a deeply disturbing question that goes beyond the circumstances o...
October 1, 2026
Digital Waste Also Emerges as New Face of Environmental Crisis
Digital waste, data centres, AI and cloud storage are becoming part of the environmental debate as India’s digital economy expands rapidly.
September 30, 2026
Digital Clutter: The Invisible Environmental Cost of Our Connecte…
The digital revolution has transformed the way people communicate, work, shop, learn and entertain themselves. A message can now travel across the world...
September 30, 2026
Traffic Fines Must Be Recovered, But Enforcement Must Remain Fair
India’s e-challan system was introduced to make traffic enforcement more transparent, technology-driven and accountable. Cameras can identify violations...
September 29, 2026
Police Efficiency Must Become the Rule, Not the Exception
The Bhopal Police deserve recognition for the investigation into the burglary at the residence of Traffic ACP Vijay Kumar Dubey. According to the police...
September 28, 2026
Bhopal’s Sealing Drive and Master Plan: Enforcement Must Lead to…
Bhopal’s continuing dispute over commercial activity in residential areas has exposed a much deeper problem than the question of whether individual shop...
September 26, 2026
Bhopal Master Plan and Sealing Drive Need Clearer Rules Now
Bhopal’s dispute over commercial activity in residential areas shows the need for clear rules, transparent sealing action and a practical new master plan.
September 26, 2026
Bhopal Sealing Drive: Enforcement Must Go Beyond Sealed Shutters
Bhopal’s ongoing sealing drive against commercial activities operating from residential properties has moved beyond a routine municipal enforcement exer...
September 24, 2026
New Mobile Recharge Rules Must Balance Consumer Needs and Costs
TRAI’s new mobile recharge rules seek affordable voice and SMS plans without data, giving consumers options based on need and budget.
September 23, 2026
TRSmart’s Voice-Only Plans: A Step Toward Fairer Mobile Pricing
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s latest decision to mandate more affordable voice-and-SMS-only tariff plans is an important development in co...
September 23, 2026
From Waste to Value: Circular Model Vital for India’s Future
The World Circular Economy Forum-2026 in Gandhinagar highlighted why India must turn waste into resources through circular models, repair, reuse and recycling.
September 23, 2026
From Waste to Wealth: The Circular Economy Imperative
The growing global focus on the circular economy marks an important shift in the way the world thinks about development. The World Circular Economy Foru...
September 22, 2026
Inflation Challenge: Relief for Kitchens and Fair Prices for Farmers
Rising food prices have brought inflation back to national debate, making relief for household kitchens and fair prices for farmers equally important.
September 21, 2026
Food Inflation: The Real Test Is Relief in the Kitchen
Rising food prices have once again brought inflation to the centre of public debate. Political parties may use different slogans to describe the situati...
September 21, 2026
Housing Beyond Metros: Growth, Opportunity and the Affordability…
India’s real estate growth story is undergoing an important geographical shift. Residential property prices across 11 emerging markets, including Bhopal...
September 19, 2026
