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M. Venkaiah Naidu
The writer is the Vice-President of India.
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Venkaiah Naidu writes: What we owe Sardar Patel
October 31,2025 07:02:19 AM
His vision of an inclusive nation should be Amrit Kaal's guiding spirit
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
M Venkaiah Naidu on PM Modi’s birthday: Scripting the New India storySubscriber Only
September 17,2025 07:09:41 AM
In the last 11 years, youth, scientists, women, entrepreneurs, farmers have been motivated by PM Modi to lay Viksit Bharat’s foundation
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
M Venkaiah Naidu on the Emergency: That dark daySubscriber Only
June 25,2025 06:45:04 AM
Emergency showed how Indian democracy could be threatened, and what must be done to protect it
Wed, Jun 25, 2025
Venkaiah Naidu writes: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, my guide, my teacherSubscriber Only
December 24,2024 17:24:22 PM
Atal ji’s eloquence and wit were marked by an ability to communicate complex ideas in simple yet profound ways. He connected with the masses in an instant with his mastery over the language, in speeches laced with humour.
Tue, Dec 24, 2024
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Don’t disrupt the House of debateSubscriber Only
December 09,2024 05:05:50 AM
In Parliament, government needs to be open to constructive criticism, Opposition must accept people's mandate.
Mon, Dec 09, 2024
50 years after the 1975 emergency, lessons Indians have not forgottenSubscriber Only
June 27,2024 07:45:12 AM
Emergency is a reminder of the need to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals. A government that undermines these constitutional values will be held to account by the people
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
How voter apathy puts our democracy at riskSubscriber Only
April 22,2024 08:00:44 AM
It creates a fertile ground for injustice and inequality to take root and perpetuates a cycle of disenfranchisement
Mon, Apr 22, 2024
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: L K Advani, a leader who never craved powerSubscriber Only
February 04,2024 16:00:25 PM
His mission was a new India, drawing strength from its past and rising to its potential. Bharat Ratna to him is a befitting recognition of his contribution
Sun, Feb 04, 2024
Good Governance Day: Last-mile delivery, leaving no one behind is key to growthSubscriber Only
December 25,2023 07:45:57 AM
There are many examples of good governance in Bharat’s long history. We must draw inspiration and ensure that systems are dedicated to creating a society that cares
Mon, Dec 25, 2023
M Venkaiah Naidu on One Nation One Election: Together, for the greater goodSubscriber Only
September 22,2023 07:07:26 AM
It will encourage parties to work towards a more stable, efficient, and accountable democracy
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Lessons from Emergency we must not forgetSubscriber Only
June 24,2023 07:20:54 AM
The Emergency serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding democratic principles and protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals. As the maxim goes, ‘Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty’
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu writes: We should shed colonial legacy by creating content in mother languagesSubscriber Only
February 21,2023 07:47:59 AM
Our emphasis on English has made education exclusive and restrictive. Limiting knowledge in technical and professional courses to a select few has made it inaccessible to a vast majority
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Democracy interrupted: The rising number of criminals in politicsSubscriber Only
December 05,2022 08:07:54 AM
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: When criminals turn into elected representatives and become law-makers, they pose a serious threat to the functioning of a democratic system. This perilous drift needs to be checked both by all political parties as well as the judiciary.
Mon, Dec 05, 2022
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: India got Swaraj in 1947. It must now strive for Suraj or good governanceSubscriber Only
August 09,2022 04:40:00 AM
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: It is our moral responsibility to collectively put our shoulders to the wheel and devote ourselves to the overarching ideal of building the vibrant, prosperous and egalitarian India of our freedom fighters’ dreams
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
Saving Mother Nature from ourselvesSubscriber Only
July 28,2022 04:20:34 AM
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: The world should wake up to the loss of biodiversity, embrace conservation of ecosystems and resources for future of the planet.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Without soil conservation, there is no food securitySubscriber Only
June 24,2022 04:00:09 AM
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: The need of the hour is to adopt agro-ecological practices that create sustainable food production systems.
Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Second wave is a national challenge that requires all Indians to come togetherSubscriber Only
May 07,2021 04:39:01 AM
It is natural for each one of us to become emotionally upset when our friends and relatives suffer or pass away. But, then, let us not be gripped by fear and anger, be swamped by images that breed pessimism and frustration.
Fri, May 07, 2021
We’ve handled Covid well. But we must remain vigilantSubscriber Only
March 11,2021 03:05:40 AM
Awareness, alertness and prompt action will help minimise the threat posed by the virus and save lives as we move forward into the challenges of a post-COVID world.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Mahatma Gandhi’s core values should inspire youth todaySubscriber Only
January 30,2021 03:29:28 AM
Let us pause for a moment to rededicate ourselves to the core values which Bapu stood for — most importantly, the need to rise above casteism, communalism, regionalism and provincialism of any kind — and commit ourselves to the ideal of non-violence.
Sat, Jan 30, 2021
Ram Vilas Paswan endeavoured to harmonise the politics of power and the pursuit of social justiceSubscriber Only
October 10,2020 03:50:35 AM
Paswan understood the significance of political power in driving change and making a difference. He was determined to play the game according to the rules and work for change from within.
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
An emotionally integrated India offers the best defence against both internal and external threats and challengesSubscriber Only
August 10,2020 03:28:04 AM
As we move closer to celebrate the 75 years of our independence, our motto should be — perform or perish. This applies to all individuals and institutions. Realise your strength, build on them and create a united, prosperous India.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
To remain globally competitive in a post-Covid world, India needs to focus on skill, scale and speedSubscriber Only
July 15,2020 03:48:27 AM
India has the potential to emerge as the global hub for providing skilled manpower to other nations. We can prove to the world that the 21st century belongs to India through self-belief, dedication and discipline.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
The call for self-reliance asks for a pragmatic development strategy to capitalise on India’s inherent strengthsSubscriber Only
June 08,2020 04:30:19 AM
As India looks at opening up after four phases of lockdown, it is seeking to find new doors and windows of opportunity.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
Social distancing is antithetical to festivals, but it is the only waySubscriber Only
April 27,2020 01:36:09 AM
Almost all religious institutions have now been closed and no religious congregations are being allowed, not only in India but in most of the affected countries around the world. We can win only if we act with wisdom, alacrity and a dispassionate understanding of the preventive actions.
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic makes world re-examine interconnection between man and natureSubscriber Only
April 07,2020 03:00:13 AM
Despite rapid scientific and medical advancements, the pandemic has shown how vulnerable and helpless homo sapiens are, even as scientists across the globe are racing against time to save lives by finding an appropriate cure for the severely afflicted and develop a preventive vaccine.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020Journalism of Courage
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