Opinion

Behind the gleaming new ports and highways built with Chinese ‘aid’ lies a harsh reality. African nations are learning that these ‘partnerships’ often lead to debt traps and a surrender of their economic power

Filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee could make the viewers fall in love with his films, which had all kinds of stories told with his renowned lightness of touch

The BJP has brought back Shivaji's treasures, embedded him in education, and recognised his true place in history – actions that resonate far beyond a single incident

The death toll in Balochistan rises, and with it, the spectre of a nation fracturing. Pakistan's reliance on force over dialogue has backfired, turning grievances into open insurgency and shredding the narrative of a united nation

With over 53 crore accounts, India's Jan Dhan Yojana celebrates a decade of bringing financial access to the masses. The programme's impact is undeniable, reaching even the most remote areas and showcasing the potential for large-scale inclusion

Mamata Banerjee's political Teflon has long relied on a weak Opposition and stoking communal anxieties. But the current unrest in West Bengal suggests even these tactics have limits, and her grip on power might be more tenuous than it seems

Data localisation is just the first step. India's pursuit of true data sovereignty requires going further: securing ownership, building robust protections, and controlling the pipelines that shape the data-driven future, especially against US and Chinese...

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Aman Sahrawat risked their lives by trying to reduce weight drastically overnight

Whispers of a reshuffle, sidelined veterans, and a new inner circle taking shape – all signs point to a Gandhi scion consolidating his grip on the party

The former Bangladeshi PM's flight to India is a stark reminder that coups d'état force difficult choices, even for neighbouring nations

The phenomenal economic progress achieved under Sheikh Hasina’s stewardship seems to be in jeopardy

Badminton star Lakshya Sen broke a billion hearts after losing the bronze medal match. Shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka suffered the same fate in the skeet mixed team event

India is endorsing mediatory and good offices initiatives by others, including that of China implicitly, aimed at a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Maybe this curious formulation also explains the room created for PM Modi’s peace-oriented vis...

With the AI market poised for exponential growth, India has a unique opportunity to become a global AI hub. But seizing this moment requires strategic investment in skills development, data infrastructure, and fostering a thriving AI ecosystem

Sheikh Hasina is nearing the end of her political career. With her gone, India will need to deal with a much more assertive and hostile Bangladesh that not only shares better ties with Beijing, but is also open to the idea of being used by Pakistan to hur...

To whitewash the Emergency with false narratives, as some attempt to do, is to diminish the suffering endured and the freedoms sacrificed. We owe it to those who fought for our democracy to remember its darkest hour, not rewrite it for political convenien...