Opinion
Right Word | Relationship Between CPC and Nepal Communist Parties and Its Implications for India
The promotion of democracy in Nepal is not only vital for the country itself, but also essential for India to sustain its close relationship with Kathmandu
Opinion | Three Years of Gati Shakti: PM Modi’s Vision for a Viksit Bharat Taking Hold
From technology to transport and logistics, and from power to human resources, the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan has integrated the nation's multi-sectoral prowess to position Bharat as the most vibrant and attractive economic destination
Opinion | Why India and Nepal Need Ram, Ramlila and Ramayana at the Helm of Relations
This association will help both nations understand that siblings who may not eat together or live in the same home can still worship together, fight larger battles side by side, and most importantly, create, protect and preserve their shared heritage toge...
Opinion | Amitabh Bachchan: Why He is the Shahenshah of Bollywood
Amitabh Bachchan’s influence as a star-actor cannot be matched by anyone else in the history of Bollywood. A tribute to the legend on his 82nd birthday
Opinion | Raghuram Rajan’s Ideas in an Era of Shifting Geopolitics: Too Little, Too Late
Rajan’s ideas may win him accolades in global circles, but they’re out of sync with the reality of a country striving to rise on the global stage
Opinion | Haryana Results: The Great BJP Turnaround and Congress’ Refusal to Learn from Mistakes
It seems the BJP has learnt its lesson from its rocky victory in the Lok Sabha elections, but the Congress smugly refused to take any learning from its slightly reduced loss
Finepoint | India Bails Maldives Out as Muizzu Finally Gets a Reality Check
The signal from India is that it is never too late to make amends and that it remains committed to its Neighbourhood First policy
Opinion | Why the Maldives Matters: India’s Strategic Imperative in the Indian Ocean
The Maldives matters to India’s strategic calculus more than many realise. Its location alone makes it a key factor in countering Chinese influence, containing extremism, and ensuring stability across the entire Indian Ocean region
Opinion | Kejriwal’s Twin Political Moves Can’t Address the Credibility Crisis Staring AAP
Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation as chief minister, even if it helps him win Delhi for the third time, isn’t going to help him in the long run, if the Supreme Court indicts him in the liquor scam
Opinion | How Max Mueller Distorted Vedas to Pave the Way For India's Conversion
With conversion in mind, Max Mueller propounded the Aryan Invasion Theory in the mid-19th century, based on two main factors: racial eminence and comparative linguistics
Opinion | Caught in the Crosshairs: How International Law Grapples with Espionage
International law demands transparency, while espionage thrives on secrecy. This fundamental clash leaves the law struggling to define, let alone punish, acts that nations deem essential yet illegal
OPINION | India Must Prepare to Take On ISI, Bangladeshi Jihadis on Eastern Border
India can either be defensive or use this period of chaos in Bangladesh to its own advantage
Book Review | ‘On Call’: Anthony Fauci’s Story of Truth, Courage, and Scientific Leadership
‘On Call’ offers a glimpse into the legacy of Dr Fauci, a figure who has shaped public health for decades. From his pioneering work on HIV/AIDS to his leadership during Covid-19, this memoir reveals a life dedicated to science, truth, and the service of h...
Opinion | Waqf to Bangladesh: Five Big Challenges Modi 3.0 Faces in Next 100 Days
The Modi government has been cautious in the time of coalition, leaving the bouncers and late swingers, like sending the Waqf Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee and rolling back lateral entry of talented individuals in the government
Those Attacking Modi And Chandrachud Must Search Their Own Conscience
The uproar created by the opposition and a section of lawyers over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's house on the occasion of Ganpati Puja is meaningless according to judicial history and constitutional conven...
Opinion | Dacoits, Terrorists, 19 Near-Death Escapes: Vijay Raman’s Memoir Defies Belief
Vijay Raman’s posthumous memoir reads like a thriller, but his encounters with India’s most wanted criminals and brushes with death are all too real. ‘Did I Really Do All This?’ is a thrilling account of courage, resilience and defying the odds