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Language Faultline

New Delhi, May 17 -- The return of the three-language debate was perhaps inevitable. Language in India has never been merely a medium of instruction; it has always been tied to identity, politics, asp... Read More


Cushioning The Consumer

New Delhi, May 15 -- The Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices announced on May 15 has understandably unsettled households already grappling with rising living costs. For the average com... Read More


Revising The Republic

New Delhi, May 14 -- The Election Commission's decision to roll out the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories marks one of... Read More


Price Of Gold Obsession?

New Delhi, May 13 -- India's decision to sharply raise import duty on gold from 6 per cent to 15 per cent reflects the anxiety of an economy navigating turbulent global conditions. With crude oil pric... Read More


Dreams Interrupted

New Delhi, May 12 -- For millions of students across India, NEET is not just another entrance examination. It is a test that quietly takes over entire households for years. Meals are planned around co... Read More


Probe fatal bus attack

Nairobi, May 12 -- An attack by a suspected foreign militia group in which six people were killed last weekend is yet another grim indicator of the huge sacrifice this country is making due to the per... Read More


From Queues To Flow?

New Delhi, May 11 -- For decades, the Indian highway experience has been defined by contradiction. The country built wider roads, launched ambitious expressways, and celebrated infrastructure as a sym... Read More


Summit a chance to boost Africa-France cooperation

Nairobi, May 10 -- The Africa-France Summit being held in Nairobi provides an opportunity to discuss economic co-operation and enhance trade ties between the continent and the former colonial power. ... Read More


Curb illegal mining deaths

Nairobi, May 9 -- An illegal mining incident that has claimed 15 lives and left five other people seriously injured in West Pokot County has once again underscored the grave danger that lurks behind t... Read More


Treasury's diversion of Sh7.3bn a public rip-off

Nairobi, May 8 -- One of the government's cardinal mandates is to protect public resources and ensure that they are put to good use for the citizens' well-being. The people elect their leaders to do t... Read More