Opinion
Opinion | BRICS: Expansion Plan, Possible De-Dollarisation and Exploring New Currency
The forthcoming BRICS Summit in South Africa is likely to be the most consequential as far as the future of the organisation is concerned. The decisions at the summit will determine the future trajectory of the grouping
Opinion | Effective Waste Management Policies Need of the Hour
The demand for permanent and practical solutions to basic facilities must be raised by every citizen to face the challenges of the future
Opinion | Punjab’s Industry Woes: Need to Formulate Grievance Redressal Policy
To provide an accessible and transparent grievance redressal system for industries in Punjab, there is a need to formulate a comprehensive ‘Industry’s Grievance Redressal Policy’
Opinion | Nothing Spontaneous About Nuh Violence: Why We Should Stop Normalising Islamist Vandalism
The fact is the Nuh violence in Haryana was a well-planned, well-executed terror incident — and it should be seen like that
Opinion | How India ‘Modifies’ Its Foreign Policy To Become A Diplomatic Powerhouse
Whether it is G20 or Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or even the BRICS summit, India’s voice is increasingly leaving an indelible mark on the proceedings
OPINION | Tomatoes in India: Why It’s a Love Story Gone Sour
Indians need to deal with their love for tomatoes more pragmatically, if only for the sake of their pockets
Opinion | The Bengal Files: Mayhem Under TMC Rule
Accountability is an alien term for Mamata Banerjee and she lives in denial even when confronted with hard facts about how law and order has completely collapsed in West Bengal
Opinion | Why in West Bengal, Elections Mean Widespread Violence: A Look Back at the History
Whatever is happening in Manipur is unprecedented even for the most disturbed state in the Northeast. For West Bengal, it's normal. Here election means widespread violence
Opinion | Big Win in Modi Government’s Scorecard: Halving Multidimensional Poverty Within Five Years
A record 13.5 crore people moved out of multidimensional poverty within the last five years, according to a report by NITI Aayog
Opinion | News18 UCC Survey Shatters Stereotypes, Shows Muslim Women Are Ready for Change
Insightful findings of the News18 survey illustrate a picture of Muslim women ready to embrace legal reforms that provide greater gender equality and personal freedom
Opinion | Pakistan’s Double Standards on Terrorism at SCO
The Pakistan PM urged the SCO countries to take concerted and immediate action to combat terrorism, but maintained a studied silence on his country’s role in instigating terror in Kashmir
Opinion | Today’s China Isn’t Real China, Can Be Broken Into Six Independent Nations
China is causing trouble for all its neighbours each passing day. It’s time to tame the dragon before it blows the entire world with its never-ending quest for supremacy and expansion spree
Opinion | Opposition Unity’s Biggest Challenge: Conflict between Regional Aspiration And National Interest
The question of whether these parties are prepared to make concessions regarding their regional ambitions remains shrouded in uncertainty. However, it appears evident that they are far from willing to do so without a fight
Opinion | High Command Culture Makes a Noisy Comeback in Congress, but Faces Gehlot Test
Mallikarjun Kharge has to prove to Gehlot and the rest of the party who the real boss is. With the Gandhis watching from a distance, the Rajasthan power struggle is set for a climax with a clear winner and loser
Opinion | Analysing Dark Shade of the Cross in India: A Historic-Religious Perspective
Forcible conversion by missionaries during colonial rule in India was a deeply problematic aspect of European imperialism. Sacred sites were desecrated and local traditions were suppressed, resulting in the loss of cultural diversity
Right Word | A 22-Word Obituary and a Brief Anecdotal History of Emergency
On the night of June 25-26, the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, imposed national emergency curtailing fundamental rights, putting the Opposition in jail and censoring the media