Opinion
Opinion | Anantnag Encounter: Our Men in Uniform Can No Longer be Treated as Sacrificial Lambs
This terrorist act reminds all of us that peace and stability in the Union Territory is at best fragile. It also indicates that even four years after Article 370’s abrogation that paved the way for unprecedented progress, people of the region remain vulne...
Opinion | One Nation, One Election: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Simultaneous elections will reduce time and cost involved in the conduct of polls and will curb corruption and illicit financing of elections
Opinion | G20 Delhi Declaration: Digital Skilling For Global Future Ready Workforce
To stay relevant in the labour market, one must gain new skills or upgrade skills. The G20 Delhi Declaration offers an indicative strategy to skill, upskill and reskill the labour force to “prepare for the future of work”
Opinion | Swami Vivekananda and His Profound Connection with Varanasi
Varanasi's spiritual heritage and hermitic traditions exerted an irresistible pull on Swami Vivekananda. As he embarked on his pilgrimage of self-discovery, he always held Varanasi in high regard
Interview | Do Not Think That Your Karma Will Not Catch Up With You: Vish Dhamija
Vish Dhamija’s novel ‘Déjà Karma’ is a legal thriller that revolves around the philosophy of karma
Opinion | The 7 Sins of Xi: Decoding Chinese President’s No-Show at G20 Summit
Xi Jinping missing the G20 Summit is a sign that he is not inclined and China is not prepared to be a part of the collective endeavours of the world
Opinion | Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ and the Return of Masala Entertainer
Bollywood was expecting more excellent news. That has happened, thanks to Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Jawan and Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 this year
Opinion | Why Udhayanidhi’s Statement Smacks of Stalinist Terror and is Both Dangerous and Ahistorical
This latest episode has drawn the curtains on the ‘Hinduism is good-Hindutva is bad’ narrative. Hinduism has now officially become a bad word in Indian politics
India’s Semiconductor Ambition: Challenges are Immense, But Opportunities are Equally Vast
By forging a comprehensive semiconductor policy, investing in talent development and infrastructure, protecting IPR, fostering collaborations, and promoting sustainability, India can pave the way for a semiconductor revolution
Right Word | Who is a Hindu: Why The Debate on ‘Hindu Identity’ Needs to Settle Now
There have been many definitions of the term ‘Hindu’. But the most commonly accepted definition is that it was a term used to denote a civilisation that carried certain cultural values that were imbibed in the concept of ‘dharma’
Opinion | Bollywood: Good Times are Back, for the Time Being
‘Gadar 2’, ‘OMG 2’ and ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani’ have proved that the simultaneous popularity of three films released at more or less the same time is possible
Opinion | Why Chetan Bhagat Is Wrong On Hindutva
Chetan Bhagat’s article suffers from a lack of elementary knowledge. The Manipur violence is not about majoritarianism or Hindutva. Therefore, his attempt to link the two to formulate an opinion stands on shaky ground
Opinion | Why NYT Cries ‘Majoritarianism’ As Minorities Get Preferential Treatment in India
In the last eight years, the Muslim community, comprising just over 14 per cent of India’s population, received 31.3 per cent houses under Awas Yojana, 33 per cent of funds under PM-Kisaan Yojana, and 36 per cent of loans under Mudra Yojana
Opinion | Red Fort Speech: Modi Admits to Challenges Ahead, But Still Shows Supreme Confidence in Seizing the Moment for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes history has thrust him into the cusp of a tectonic transition that will eventually shape India’s destiny
Opinion | Lessons for Delhi Government: Governance and Grace Should Go Hand in Hand
As per the existing constitutional arrangements, Delhi is the collective responsibility of the elected government in the city as well as the Central government
Opinion | Restoring a Fallen Icon: Dr J Robert Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan’s expertly crafted biopic has earned Oppenheimer a secure place in world history. However, the film downplays the importance of President John F Kennedy’s part in re-establishing the reputation of the world-renowned scientist