Opinion
Opinion | Afghanistan: Where Being a Woman Means Having No Rights
The Taliban's oppression of women demands a response. The Muslim world must build upon examples like India's legal strides to actively dismantle patriarchal systems and ensure that being a woman does not mean being voiceless
Opinion | The Undeniable Facts About PM Modi’s Transformation of Manipur
Those who criticise PM Modi's record in Manipur ignore a simple truth: the facts on the ground tell a different story. From infrastructure to direct benefits, the scale of progress is undeniable – and it's impacting millions
Opinion | Garcetti’s ‘Undiplomatic’ Rant Shows What’s Wrong With American Diplomacy
There is no way India could have acted in any other way on Ukraine. But yes, had the Americans shown diplomatic heft and caution, maybe the timing of the Modi visit would have been more favourable for the West
Opinion | Why France Turning Left May Yield A Right Result
France’s presidential election will be in 2027 and people will watch how long and how well Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the Left coalition work. If it does not last till 2027, as many fear, Marine Le Pen may succeed Macron at Elysee Palace
Opinion | Deaf Bidens, Mute Democrats, Blind Media?
Is that why the US public is left with the unedifying prospect of a geriatric incumbent refusing to step aside?
Opinion | Another Stampede, Another Tragedy: Will India Ever Learn?
The dust settles in Hathras, revealing a scene of utter devastation: over 120 lives lost in a chaotic stampede. India, tragically, is no stranger to such horrors. From inadequate infrastructure to absent safety measures, the failures are systemic and recu...
Opinion | Labour Sweeps UK: In Keir Starmer, India Could Find a Powerful Friend at 10 Downing Street
To ensure the UK’s ties with India remain on a strong footing, Starmer’s Labour Party must continue reining in both Khalistani as well as Islamist camps within its ranks. Preventing these camps from spewing venom against India is what will help Starmer na...
Opinion | Beyond Grades: Why India Needs Positive Psychology in Schools
The contemporary landscape of Indian education presents a unique challenge, with students facing a sea of choices, uncertainties, and a rapidly evolving world. Equipping them with the tools to navigate these complexities requires a new approach
Opinion | Rahul Gandhi’s Disdain for Parliamentary Decency Comes with a Cost
Rahul Gandhi’s unruly and disrespectful behaviour towards the Prime Minister and Parliament, his attack on Hindus, and his looming air of arrogance are not going to go down well with Indian voters
Opinion | Beyond the Ballot: The Real Test of India’s Opposition Begins Now
With Parliament's first session underway, the Opposition's newfound unity will be put to test - can it withstand the pressure of regional interests and legislative battles? This test will only intensify as Assembly elections approach
Opinion | Like It Or Not, NCERT’s ‘Course Correction’ Is A Textbook Lesson on Beating The ‘Khan Market Gang’ at Their Own Game
Would for instance those who today lament the NCERT’s alleged 'course correction' stand up for a genuine rewrite of India’s textbook history incorporating some of the more painful aspects of Islamic settler colonisation?
Global Watch | Legend of Bacha Khan and the Quest for Pashtunistan
Bacha Khan, the ‘Frontier Gandhi,’ tirelessly championed Pashtun rights and self-determination. Despite facing imprisonment and attempts by Pakistan to silence him, his legacy of nonviolent resistance continues to fuel the quest for an independent Pashtun...
Opinion | Mayhem on the Tracks: Time for Railways to Adopt Mission Zero Rail Fatality
For the Indian Railways, it is the time to introspect, retrospect and make a firm resolve to let go of the ‘chalta hai’ attitude
Opinion | Vision to Reality: The Success of Implementing National Education Policy
The National Education Policy not only charts a course for educational reform but also promises a brighter future for generations to come through strategic implementation and unwavering commitment.
Interview | TV Channels No Longer Give News, They Give Opinions: Veteran Journalist & Author Prem Prakash
Prem Prakash, founding chairman, Asian News International, talks about his previous books, rich experience in journalism, and his upcoming book that chronicles India’s freedom struggle against the British empire
Opinion | Darshan, A Seller of Violence and Gore, Is Just A Symptom; Rot In Kannada Cinema Runs Deep
Amid charges of battering his fan to death with the help of other fans and his mistress, Darshan is now staring at a bleak future