FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST 2026
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Weak flickering flame of democracy extinguished

For the edification of all those sharp electoral analysts who are trying to find reasons to justify MahaGathBandhan's crushing loss to the NDA in virtually every aspect except the most glaring one staring in our faces. We have turned the uncompromising business of electoral integrity into an inconsequential classroom debate wherein so many sensible people do not want to address the only real elephant in the room. When there is such little acceptance of the serious problem at hand, expecting an actual revolution to hit the streets is a fantasy of epic proportions. The weak flickering flame of democracy in India has been extinguished for good.



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Periodic review essential of reserved categories

KR GAGAN, Vasco
Published Nov 17, 2025, 7:03 PM IST
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Through your esteemed newspaper, I wish to highlight a concern that many students and parents hesitate to speak about openly. Examinations like NET and KSET decide who becomes a college or university teacher ” a role that directly shapes the future of our nation. While reservation has played an important role in addressing historical injustice and ensuring representation, the widening gap in cut-off marks between General Merit and reserved categories has created real…

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