Opinion
OPINION | BJD Vote for NDA Candidate in Rajya Sabha Shows Congress Still 'Enemy No. 1' for Naveen Patnaik
BJD leader and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s sharp political instincts convinced him that it would be suicidal for him to go with any Opposition grouping that has the Congress in it.
OPINION | Rahul Gandhi's CWC Experiment is a Gamble Ahead of Key Electoral Battles
The prominent among those who failed to find place in the apex body of the party are: Sushilkumar Shinde, Digvijaya Singh and Janardan Dwivedi.
War on Terror Pit Islam Against Rest of the World. It’s Time to Battle This Narrative, Writes Lt Gen DS Hooda
The battle of the narratives is a key tool in fighting terrorism. However, a global narrative can be too simplistic and even misleading. Today, an impression has been created that there is a contest between Islam and the rest of the world.
With Regional Satraps Breathing Down Congress' Neck, Here is Rahul's Plan For His Party
The regional parties, which have been using pressure tactics to gain more seats from the Congress in North, Central and Western India, may indirectly benefit the BJP in the long run.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium Golden Generation Has Shown They Deserve the Praise Heaped on Them
The current Belgian Red Devils squad is being considered to be the “Golden Generation of Belgian Football”. They were the first European team to qualify for this World Cup and they have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
OPINION | Delhi BJP's Slump Continues as Manoj Tiwari Fails to Capitalise on Arvind Kejriwal's Dharna Drama
The BJP’s only hope is that the AAP remains somewhat relevant and division in the anti-BJP votes once again takes place as it happened during the last municipal polls.
OPINION | Kashmir’s English Journalism Had No Martyrs, Now It Has One: Shujaat Bukhari’s Son Remembers ‘Papa’
"Had Almighty wanted, he could have lifted his soul when he suffered a stroke two years ago. However, the Almighty had saved the most auspicious day of Ramadan, Jumatul Vida for him."
OPINION | Why Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami is in a Sweet Spot Politically
CM E Palaniswami will be looking at the possibility of the bypoll in Andipatti with keen interest. The onus of leading the AIADMK to victory will be on OPS while a defeat in his backyard will dent his clout within the party. It is a heads I win, tails you...
OPINION | Kerala BJP Remains Headless as RSS Plays Hardball
After Kummanam Rajasekharan's appointment as Mizoram Governor, the RSS wants the BJP to pick a leader acceptable to the Sangh as well, a tough ask considering there is no consensus on a handful of faces that fit the bill.
What Shujaat Bukhari and Aurangzeb's Sacrifice Tells Us, Writes Officer Who Led Surgical Strike Against Pakistan
Shujaat Bukhari and Aurangzeb employed different types of weapons in their professions, one wielded a pen while the other a gun. However, their vision and purpose were similar – to bring peace to their home.
Why Congress Doesn't Want an Alliance With Mayawati's BSP in Rajasthan
Dalits account for more than 17 percent of the votes in Rajasthan, which is considered crucial in forming next government in the state.
OPINION | Sailing in the Same NDA Boat, Uddhav Thackeray and Nitish Kumar Share 2019 Dilemma
Both Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray and Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar are visibly uncomfortable in the NDA.
OPINION | Thoothukudi Violence Nothing New for 'Trigger-Happy Police' in Tamil Nadu
This essay is about six places, including Thoothukudi, where the syndrome is in play. In all six places, the Pollution Control Board and the Union Environment Ministry cooked up documents and perverted the law to thwart citizen complaints.
Amid Flip-Flop Over Talks, What Does Rajnath Mean When He Calls on Pakistan for 'Jointly Launch Actions'
Is India now calling on Pakistan to cooperate in not only intelligence sharing but suggesting that Indian and Pakistani agencies should jointly develop leads on potential terrorist attacks?
Why We Should Throw Our Indian Men Into Boiling Hot Oil
'I can’t do this anymore. You will have to cook, and manage the kitchen, delegation and execution. Unless you want to eat my completely shite cooking.'
As Stones Draw Blood, It's Time For Kashmir’s Civil Society to Realise Army is Not the Villain
The security forces do not go around seeking an excuse to attack civilians. It is just the other way around with stone pelters looking for opportunities to create mayhem and chaos, writes Lt Gen (Retd) DS Hooda.