Newspaper editorials — Monday 28 September, 2026

Reconnecting Kashmir’s historic routes could unlock economic opportunities for its youth

As the United States and China recalibrate ties, implications for other nations are huge

Census authorities should explain the rationale of new entries in the questionnaire India’s first census under the Raj asked 17 questions. The ongoing 16th Census will ask 40. That’s not a bad thing because data...

Nodal testing agency is fast losing legitimacy. UGC-NET’s exam issues were sheer incompetence NTA is becoming a burlesque act. The latest fiasco – three papers of UGC-NET, the qualifying test to teach in colleges, and...

India sits on a conservatively estimated 35,000 tonnes of gold, valued at well over 115% of GDP. We are the only country in the world with this distinction, yet we behave like Kasturi Mrig –...

Assam’s floods are often described as inevitable. From a civil engineer’s perspective, that is an incomplete diagnosis. Brahmaputra and its tributaries will overflow during extreme monsoon events, but flooding becomes a disaster when int…

Today every country thinks about itself. As a result, the bonds of human fraternity that held societies together for centuries are weakening

Exploiting global contradictions is the right instinct, but the harder task is ensuring India builds enough power to matter when there are fewer to exploit

Ashok Singhal’s life reflected a cherished ethos: The pursuit of others’ welfare acquires far greater meaning than individual achievement

India is not ignorant of the canons of regulation. However, in insurance and many other sectors, regulators must abandon old habits of ignoring principles for Indian policy to spur economic growth instead of holding it back.

Anthropic’s constitution tells Claude that the AI firm wants it “to be a good person.” But simulating consciousness is not the same as the real thing. Indeed, it would be absurd if humans have to deal with bots that possess notions of pe…

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (Irdai) proposals aim to restrain runaway distribution costs that could threaten the sector’s financial viability. It also raises a question of how policy has tried to expand …

With overseas equity-project investments in India having risen to $19.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026-27, there’s space for optimism. As global corporate decisions get increasingly complex, it’s vital for India to send out the rig…

The Election Commission is currently attempting to address issues regarding electoral roll updates and voter registration. Recent delays have affected the inclusion of new voters, especially young individuals. The annual Summary Special …

IRDAI’s proposed caps on distribution commissions may face industry resistance after removal of earlier caps. The aim of the proposal is to push more funds into coverage rather than commissions to address issues of mis-selling. Disentang…

India’s online betting ban has failed to eliminate illegal gambling, with offshore networks continuing operations despite strict laws. The article contrasts this with cryptocurrency, where authorities have largely avoided comprehensive r…

Loud celebrations during festivals and personal events are on the rise, reflecting a societal inclination to express feelings of insecurity through overwhelming noise. Instead of cherishing serene moments, the fast-paced world encourages…

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दूसरा पहलू: एक पोटली में कश्मीर से कराची तक का भारत, तीर्थ पुरोहितों के पास दर्ज है इतिहास

प्रकृति को लीलती भोजन की जूठन: भारत अब भी भोजन बर्बादी मामले में दूसरे नंबर पर, दंडनीय अपराध घोषित करे सरकार

जीवन धारा: पछतावे में भी जीवन के लिए एक संदेश है, अतीत में न जीने का सूत्र सार्थक