Opinion
Lutyens’ Original Vision for Central Vista Greenery Was Altered Long Ago, in 1933
The protesters appear to be unaware—or will not admit to noticing—that the process of encroaching on Rajpath’s greenery began long ago.
Papa Found It Hard to Watch Me Play, He Would Head Out For a Walk, Saina Nehwal Recounts Her Journey
In badminton, Mummy advocates learning every tactic whereas Papa says, ‘Find out what works for you and learn that well,’ writes Saina Nehwal in a new anthology of essays.
Declassifying India’s War Records Will Pave Way for More Objective Assessment of Military History
National security has been used as a frequent canard and tended to be the leitmotif to prevent a coherent declassification policy.
G7 Cannot Address Global Issues on Its Own. To Counter China’s Disruptive Ambition, World Needs Quad
The West, led by the US, is still a powerful global force no doubt, but it can no longer dictate global policies unilaterally.
Understanding the Ways in Which SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Could Hold the Key to Future Treatment
Apart from vaccines and few practice-changing randomised clinical trials, there is little that science has been able to add to traditional non-pharma interventions.
Nusrat Jahan-Nikhil Jain Marriage: Decoding Legal Aspects of Criminality & Parliamentary Privilege
It will be interesting to see if a breach of privilege motion is initiated against Nusrat Jahan in Parliament.
Can Pasmanda Caste Muslims Ever Make a Parallel Rise and Rule Jammu & Kashmir?
The so-called Muslim leadership across J&K valley remains in the hands of upper caste Kashmiri, Dogri and Pahari Muslims with the only exception of Gujjar and Bakarwals.
On Defence Modernisation, the Import Negative List Must be Taken with a Pinch of Salt
The Army, now committed on two mountain fronts, has made no headway in inducting new howitzers. The situation is not any better at sea either.
Which COVID Vaccines Will be Available for Kids, Are Nasal Sprays Better: All Your FAQs Answered
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first and only vaccine in the world, so far, to have been approved for the 12-15 age group.
How The Demand For Probe Into Covid-19 Origin And The Lab Leak Theory Gained Ground
From the political point of view, with the ongoing American inquiry, the debate will not have quick closure and we could see the additional US pressure on China to cooperate.
How China Shot Itself in the Foot on EU-US Relations
After March 22, Beijing pulled out all the stops against the Europeans, as Chinese official statements and state media irately called the Germans ‘Nazis’.
Amid COVID Gloom, Betting on Brand India is a Good Wager
For all the challenges India has faced in the last few weeks, news of the demise of the India Story are greatly exaggerated.
Gaza Ceasefire a Band-aid. In Israel-Palestine Conflict, Regional Players besides US Key to Lasting Peace
A status quo that pits the growing adventurism and impunity of Israeli settlers against the seething resentment of the Palestinians is clearly unsustainable.
How Working In A Covid Ward Has Changed My Outlook Towards Life, A Doctor Writes
I value people in my life more than before: our families, friends and people who we see every day. We should treasure each moment we get to spend with them.
Online Fantasy Sports: Eagerly Waiting to Come Out of the Grey Zone
The format of Online Fantasy Sports ensures that sports enthusiasts follow matches more keenly and directly results in increased focus and attention towards sports.
Lost a Loved One to COVID? Here’s How You Should Break the Bad News to Your Child
Recognise that the child may be very afraid, anxious and feel insecure or guilty.