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Express View
The latest editorials in podcast form by leading writers and columnists from the pages of the Indian Express.
Express ViewThe latest editorials in podcast form by leading writers and columnists from the pages of the Indian Express.
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395
May 29, 2023
Ringing in the new, letting the light in (29 May)Subscriber Only
Sunday was a spectacular unveiling of the new Parliament by the PM. Its real inauguration will be when the Opposition takes its gleaming new seat, when democracy's grunt work begins
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394
May 22, 2023
Centre’s Delhi ordinance rides rough-shod over SC verdict (22 May)Subscriber Only
Supreme Court must step in to uphold federalism, reinforce checks and balances
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393
May 19, 2023
Karnataka’s new government: A job in Bengaluru (19 May)Subscriber Only
Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar should get to work to give Karnataka the government it deserves — and the change it voted with its feet for.
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392
May 18, 2023
Express View: Manipur needs a new political imagination (18 May)Subscriber Only
The recent riots have led the Kukis to believe that state agencies are not neutral arbiters but act in favour of the dominant Meitei community. The onus is now on Imphal to win back the...
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391
May 17, 2023
Martha Stewart on the Sports Illustrated cover: Age is just a number (17 May)Subscriber Only
Putting 81-year-old Stewart on the cover sends out an especially powerful message against the unconscious — or even conscious — ageist bias that exists in industries such as beauty, fashion and entertainment
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390
May 16, 2023
Haryana’s new liquor policy: Drink to that (16 May)Subscriber Only
It must be taken up by HR departments across the country. Rather than subjecting adult employees to happy birthday emails and enforced team-building exercises, just buy them a drink
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389
May 15, 2023
Karnataka election: Bengaluru sends a message (15 May)Subscriber Only
When the Congress works hard on the ground rather than argue up in the air, it can win. For the BJP, the PM's campaign presence can't make up for an absent government
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388
May 12, 2023
Delhi government-L-G tussle: Power where it’s due (12 May)Subscriber Only
SC's backing of Delhi government is welcome. Centre should heed and respect verdict's larger message
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387
May 11, 2023
India’s calculated risk of nuclear weapons paid off (11 May)Subscriber Only
Delhi's nuclear arsenal is a means for credible minimum deterrence. Its “no first use” policy is a part of that promise
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386
May 10, 2023
Imran Khan’s arrest: His error of judgement (10 May)Subscriber Only
He forgot that those he railed against still call the shots
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385
May 9, 2023
End of the global Covid emergency: The last three years (9 May)Subscriber Only
WHO says Covid is no more an emergency. But Covid has taught world the importance of remaining alert to emergence of new pathogens.
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384
May 8, 2023
Express View on arrest of journalists in Punjab (8 May)Subscriber Only
It is no one's case that journalists should not be subjected to due process of law. But there is a disturbing pattern in how governments across the political spectrum are treating the press
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383
May 5, 2023
Wrestling Federation should comply with legal requirements (5 May)Subscriber Only
That athletes with medals in prestigious international events had to take to the streets – twice in less than four months – to make their grievances heard does not bode well for a country with...
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382
May 4, 2023
Sharad Pawar’s resignation: The veteran rises above the party (4 May)Subscriber Only
Pawar Senior's skills in coalition management have helped the MVA weather the many ambitions and contradictions among its constituents. His challenge now will be to convince his followers to stay the course.
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381
May 3, 2023
Express View: Congress and BJP manifestos for Karnataka (3 May)Subscriber Only
Congress manifesto looks at social justice as a percentage of quotas, BJP as one of division.
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380
May 2, 2023
Express View: Ludhiana gas tragedy (2 May)Subscriber Only
Dealing with such problems requires joining the dots with municipal governance, urban planning and environmental management. Unfortunately, Indian cities have rarely been up to this task.
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379
May 1, 2023
The ad-hoc epidemic (1 May)Subscriber Only
DU lecturer’s suicide should occasion introspection on recruitments in universities and colleges. Government must regularise posts, fill vacancies
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378
April 28, 2023
Dantewada killings: Don’t lower the guard against Maoists (28 April)Subscriber Only
The Maoist movement in India is shrinking. But it can still surprise security forces if complacency sets in
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377
April 27, 2023
Be mindful of workers’ concerns (27 April)Subscriber Only
Governments would do well to engage in conversations with all stakeholders as they seek to balance the interests of both capital and labour. Fears of workers need to be assuaged.
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376
April 26, 2023
Government’s inaction on harassment complaints against WFI president (26 April)Subscriber Only
The ministry claims the seriousness of the allegations means it requires more time to “examine” the probe committee’s report before initiating action. But there is a history of public authorities dragging their feet on complaints...
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375
April 25, 2023
Express View: Record consumption of urea (25 April)Subscriber Only
There is only one solution to the problem — increase MRPs.
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374
April 24, 2023
Water body census: It is a welcome initiative (24 April)Subscriber Only
Increasing reliance on local sources such as panchayats, municipalities and other local bodies will make future water body surveys more informative
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373
April 21, 2023
Express View on India being the most populous country in the world (21 April)Subscriber Only
There are bound to be debates, conflicts of opinion, and dissent. We will need to use and strengthen India’s democratic institutions to find the way forward.
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372
April 20, 2023
Parliament Museum row: It’s time to reimagine the Indian museum (20 April)Subscriber Only
The museum calls for a curatorial imagination that can capture the vibrant spirit of Indian democracy and transmit it to its visitors. The current fracas over the upgrade is an opportunity to rescue it from...
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371
April 19, 2023
A campus that is safe and free (19 April)Subscriber Only
It must provide an enabling environment for students. Ensuring security should not be at the cost of their freedoms.