Opinion
Global Watch | China’s Growing Support for Taliban Has Grave Implications for Regional, Global Security
China was among the first countries to insinuate its openness to the Taliban regime by expressing its desire to deepen “friendly and cooperative” relations with Afghanistan, after the fall of the Afghan civilian government in August 2021
Opinion | Why Sandeshkhali is the New Marichjhapi
The Marichjhapi scale was much bigger, but the mindset that drove the Marichjhapi massacre and the Sandeshkhali subjugation and exploitation is the same. Jyoti Basu got away with Marichjhapi, but Sandeshkhali will prove to be Mamata Banerjee’s undoing
Global Watch | PPP’s Electoral Mandate is for Sindhudesh, not Pakistan
The broader world need not conflate the mandate in any other way and instead support the legitimate struggle of the people of Sindh in realising their longstanding aspiration of Sindhudesh
Opinion | Large Hindu Temples Existed Before 5th Century CE
A narrative that keeps appearing in media is the claim that there were no Hindu temples before 5th century CE. This claim is nothing but a myth, and the propaganda is aimed at postulating that most pre-Gupta temple structural ruins were Buddhist in nature
Global Watch | Tibetan Independence Day: How China’s Claim Over Tibet Stands Contested
According to the PRC, Tibet has historically been part of China, coming under the jurisdiction of the Central government since the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Opinion | It’s Time For Bold Steps and Fresh Initiatives in Manipur
With the rise of terrorists and armed radicals in Manipur, the Centre has to immediately step in to take measures to restore normalcy. The state needs an effective peace committee to bridge the existing gap between the Meiteis and Kuki-Zomis
Opinion | Narendra Modi, Naya Bharat and a War of Narratives
A new book that analyses and explains Modi’s India without falling into the trap of Lutyens’ Delhi
Opinion | India: An Electric Vehicle Superpower in the Making
India stands at the cusp of a transformative journey towards becoming a dominant force in the EV realm. The road ahead may be daunting, but the promise of a cleaner, greener future for India’s transportation sector shines brightly on the horizon
Opinion | Why 'Fighter' Has Not Soared Higher
The film’s slow progress at the box office is a reminder that blockbusters are rare. What has stopped it from becoming a huge hit?
Interview | Jigs Ashar on the Art of Seamlessly Integrating Realism into Fictional Narratives
Jigs Ashar’s latest 'The Cabinet Conspiracy' is an exciting political thriller that guarantees to deliver the pace and twists reminiscent of Jeffrey Archer and Frederick Forsyth
Opinion | Clash of Ideologies and the Healing Spirit of Ayodhya’s Pran Pratishtha
Majority of the 20 crore Muslims are law-abiding citizens, have accepted the decision of the courts, and are ready for amicable setting aside of differences and moving forward together as a nation with the majority of Hindus
Opinion | Nitish’s Exit May Lead Voters to Conclude That INDIA Bloc is Not Stable to be Able
India needs Opposition leaders who might change their alliances but not their principles. Unfortunately, the INDIA bloc has leaders who change their principles and alliances, for power
Opinion | A Man, A Temple, A Nation: Bharat’s Story Has Just Begun
India that is Bharat, fully emerged as Bharat on January 22, 2024. Prime Minister Modi has returned to us everything we were nearly forgetting. We are back to recognising our ancestry and antecedents
Opinion | Modi, Ayodhya and the Call for Civilisational Resurgence
Elaborating his vision of harnessing India’s timeless cultural wisdom for furthering its development-related ambitions in the period ahead, the prime minister gave a clarion call for ambitious nation-building to usher in an era of global excellence
Opinion | Laws to Guarantee Jobs in Private Sector: Tip of The Iceberg?
Not only do these laws pose a constitutional threat, but also often carry a strong undertone of regionalism for immediate political gains
Opinion | Kharge as INDIA Bloc Chief: A Progressive Decision, But Will Congress Back His Leadership?
If, as the chairperson of the INDIA bloc, Mallikarjun Kharge remains a mere figurehead, his appointment will be a hollow victory. The Opposition needs a strategist, not a puppet