Opinion
Opinion | Why Implementation of Farm Reforms Should be Left to State Govts
If farmers in the Malwa region of Punjab have a specific problem and can only grow specific crops, then it is best left to the state government to address their concerns. It is time to rethink how within these three laws the central government can delegat...
How ‘Irreplaceable Comrade’ Ahmed Patel Became the 4th Most Powerful Man in UPA After Sonia
In her condolence message, Sonia Gandhi has aptly described him as an 'irreplaceable comrade' as both she and her son Rahul Gandhi would sorely miss him on all occasions to come.
Role of 'Big Brother' Cemented in Bihar, BJP Juggernaut Embarks on Mission Bengal to Oust Mamata
Having won the Bihar polls, the BJP wants to enter West Bengal in an emphatic way and hence, appointed Tarkishore Prasad as the deputy chief minister. Prasad belongs to Katihar with a substantial Bengali-speaking population bordering West Bengal.
Being in Good Company: Business and Human Rights Struggle Cannot be Apolitical
There is a need for a progressive ideology to foster the business and human rights, just like trade unionism which influenced a number of legislation on labour for decades.
OPINION | Should Muslims Really be Enraged by Macron's Statement on Islam Amid France Terror Attacks?
France has had a history when it comes to be the centre of such controversy, Charlie Hebdo being one and the shooting incident followed. But, why depiction of Prophet Muhammad is so heavily criticised in Muslim world.
OPINION | Time to Retire ‘Terror Has No Religion’ Cliché
Muslim scholars need to answer, that how would they want to engage with the Kafirs or Non-Believers in today’s globalized world.
OPINION | Gujarat HC Tests Livestreaming Judicial Proceedings for First Time, But are Indian Courts Ready Yet?
Following Gujarat HC initiative, Attorney General also urged SC to consider livestreaming its proceedings. In a reply SC noted that he is in favor of livestreaming but highlighted that it is sensitive to the practicalities that surround it.
Power of Social Media: Military, Intelligence Agencies Must Give Advice Based on Facts, Unaltered by Public Sentiment
The power of the information disorder on social media is used by everyone, from politicians to intelligence agencies, militaries, businesses, radical groups, terrorists, and self-proclaimed nationalists.
Assam-Mizoram Border Row Typifies the Deep-set Boundary Feuds Between India's Northeastern States
The latest dispute kicked off this month over a Covid-19 testing centre set up by Mizoram — within territory claimed by Assam — to sample Mizoram-bound truckers and other people. Assam has a long history of land tussles with states such as Nagaland, Mizor...
Hegemonic Category of 'Quota MP': An Upper-class Person is Seen as 'Talented' while SC/ST are Stigmatised
The 12 members, nominated to the Rajya Sabha, are not referred to as ‘reserved quota MPs’ the way SC or ST MPs are, even though the latter are in fact elected by the people just like all the other MPs, but from reserved constituencies. Since Independence,...
Breakdown of Sino-India Pacts, LAC Losing Sanctity: Why Situation in Ladakh Can Worsen Suddenly
Lt Gen (Retd) DS Hooda writes that the ground situation could see a sudden deterioration that could derail the diplomatic process. His observation is based on three realities that the two armies face along the LAC.
From Covid-19 Pandemic to Epidemic of Spurious Analysis
With COVID-19 spreading to almost all districts in India, barring three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, there has been a spate of speculative articles anticipating or assuming a rural catastrophe, chronicling severe systematic ‘undercounting’ of deaths.
Ignoring Own Cadre, Reliance on Legal Eagles: What Rahul Gandhi Must Not Repeat if He Returns as Party Chief
It is an open fact that Congress leaders are unwilling to acknowledge that Sonia’s continuation has become a liability as every decision that Rahul contemplates to take, old guard seeks refuge in Sonia veto.
Turning 60 and Marking Eight Months in Hot Seat, a Look at CM Uddhav Thackeray's Report Card
It's been eight months since 28 November 2019, and now, critics and fans alike are unanimous in their verdict — neither politics nor pandemic can obscure the fact that Thackeray's leadership has been a sterling example of good governance.
Will Uddhav Attend? Ram Temple Ceremony Another Awkward Moment for Sena-Congress-NCP Alliance
The opposition BJP has tried to capitalise on the incongruence between the allies, and questioned how the Shiv Sena can tolerate an “insult” to the cause of Lord Ram by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who questioned the need for a ground-breaking ceremony in the...
OPINION | Donald Trump and The Art of 5G War
The effectiveness of the American countercharge is built on 5 pillars: Clean communication, collaboration, Washington’s investment in the success of non-Chinese telecom companies and not just governments, igniting investor interest in do-ability and not p...