Opinion
Opinion | Why PM Modi’s Presence at BRICS Summit Worries The West
The indictment by the US Department of Justice of Vikash Yadav, a former R&AW officer, was timed five days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for the BRICS summit
Opinion | ‘Quaint’ Then, ‘Cavalier’ Now: The Trudeaus of Canada
It is in Justin Trudeau to do what he is doing. He is adhering to the protocols of his lineage. As the saying goes, like father, like son
Opinion | The Silent Flight of Tradition: Anthropogenic Climate Change and its Cultural Fallout
As India works toward sustainable development through the National Action Plan on Climate Change, it must also ensure that the cultural practices intertwined with its ecosystems are not lost in the pursuit of progress
Opinion | Bahraich Violence and a Brief History of Recent Attacks on Hindu Festivals
Hindu festivals have been under continuous and relentless attack by Islamists. The instances are too frequent and too templatised to be dismissed as sporadic or unrelated
Opinion | Canada Under Trudeau Is Behaving Like A Western Version of Pakistan
Just like in Pakistan where the acts of sociopathic violence are glorified, in Canada too, there is a growing constituency of terror eulogists
Opinion | Haryana Debacle: Congress’ Biggest Enemy Is Congress Itself
Haryana’s loss exposed a Congress plagued by internal rifts and poor decisions, a liability the Opposition alliance can ill afford
Opinion | Pakistan on the Precipice: A Nation Adrift in a Sea of Crises
Pakistan is drowning in crises, from political crackdowns to a silenced judiciary and escalating violence. The PTM ban and fraying ties with China are just the latest symptoms. Can it find a path out, or is this the beginning of the end?
Opinion | Haryana Election Result 2024: Decoding Reasons Behind BJP’s Landslide Victory
As the dust settles, it's clear that the BJP's victory is a result of their ability to connect with the voters and address their concerns
Opinion | The Disco Dancer’s Twilight Shuffle: Mithun Chakraborty’s Cinematic Odyssey
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award isn't just a recognition of Chakraborty's ‘contributions’ to Indian cinema. It’s a celebration of an impossibly eclectic career that defies logic and reminds us that in the end, it's not about the roles you play both on and offs...
Opinion | Beyond Amendments: It’s Time to Repeal the Waqf Act Altogether
In a democratic country, there is no place for statutory religious boards. It is high time that the Waqf Act is repealed, and a more equitable legislation introduced to ensure justice for all
Straight Talk | QUAD Arrives In the Indo-Pacific: India, US, Japan & Australia Begin Taking on China
As Modi will soon become the most senior leader among the Quad nations, India’s influence is poised to grow substantially within the alliance, shaping the Indo-Pacific’s strategic direction in the coming years
Opinion | Jasimuddin Rahmani’s Return: A Clear And Present Danger to Bangladesh And Beyond
Jasimuddin Rahmani, with his history of inciting violence against secular voices and promoting jihadist ideology, poses a direct threat to Bangladesh's fragile democracy. His release is a dangerous step backward
Opinion | India’s Changing Consumption Patterns Have Implications for Agricultural Policy
The EAC-PM Working Paper serves as a reminder that India’s agricultural policies, particularly those rooted in the Green Revolution, must evolve to meet the changing consumption patterns of the population
Opinion | Narendra Modi: An Exceptional Leader in Seven Decades of Indian Democracy
Steering the world’s largest and only billion people democracy with its socio-extremities and geo-linguistic diversity is not only an exhausting mess affair but nerve wracking for any leader who is held to account 24x7 by his constituents
Opinion | J&K Elections 2024: Challenge of Article 370, KP Rehabilitation and Economic Development
For Kashmir to emerge from its shadowed past and thrive, it needs leaders who prioritise modern governance, inclusivity, and concrete action over nostalgic rhetoric
Opinion | From LNG to Semiconductors: Big Takeaways from PM Modi’s Brunei, Singapore Visits
PM Modi’s engagements in Brunei and Singapore, securing agreements across vital sectors, demonstrate a proactive approach to forging economic alliances and enhancing India’s global standing