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Zero Hour by Derek O’Brien: Christmas cheer bypasses HouseSubscriber Only

December 22,2022 18:29:15 PM

Rule 267 remains a contentious issue. It is the rule in Rajya Sabha, which allows MPs to give a written notice to suspend all regular business and seek an immediate discussion on an important issue affecting the country

Fri, Apr 28, 2023

All India Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien writes: My six-point challenge to BJPSubscriber Only

December 09,2022 08:01:05 AM

From Women’s Reservation Bill to a fixed calendar for Parliamentary sessions, BJP must summon the will to push these through Parliament this winter session

Fri, Dec 09, 2022

Political discourse is coarsened as biggest news barons make their peace with state patronageSubscriber Only

August 18,2020 04:50:24 AM

Rather than stand up for good journalism and take editorial positions on principles or policies, media companies and TV channels have mortgaged their channels to the ruling party and the government.

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

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Govt has belatedly realised MGNREGA scheme’s significanceSubscriber Only

June 11,2020 01:11:06 AM

As things stand, MGNREGA is a key instrument to prevent violence and suffering in rural India in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus. The Centre must take note.

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Derek O'Brien writes: Life after coronavirus pandemic, a list of 10

Life after pandemic: 10 examples from everyday life that will become part of the new normalSubscriber Only

April 15,2020 00:25:50 AM

Derek O'Brien writes: Some of the practices adopted and avoided while fighting COVID-19 will become part of the new normal.

Wed, Apr 15, 2020