Opinion
Opinion | Modi’s US Visit Was a Success, Let’s Not Turn it Into a Matter of Party Politics
The pursuit of national interest is a joint project, where the ruling party and the Opposition must come together
Opinion | PM Modi’s US Visit Signals Great Leap Forward in Technology, Trade & Defence Manufacturing Agreements
Not only did PM Modi’s state visit yield a cornucopia of high technology, joint venture and defence manufacturing benefits, but it is on a scale such that the whole world will have to recalibrate how it considers India going forward
Opinion | Irony Dies A Thousand Deaths As Barack Obama Lectures India On Human Rights
What Barack Obama said in an interview was premeditated and well-orchestrated at a time when the White House is rolling out its red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi
India’s Deft Diplomacy on Ukraine Continues, But Challenges Remain
Our basic position of separating our friendly ties with Russia from our friendly ties with the West, as we do not see these ties as mutually exclusive, has not changed
India@75: Indian Sports Have a Lot of Catching Up To Do, But CWG Results Show There is Scope for Optimism
Overall, it’s been a mixed bag for Indian sports in the past 75 years. But there are good reasons to believe things are changing for the better
Why America Urgently Needs India's UPI Boost
The US’ FedNow is neither friendly nor an easy option for in-person transactions, limiting its utility in comparison to UPI
Dynastic Politics Is On Its Way Out, Maharashtra Has Now Paved the Way
It is only a matter of time before other dynastic parties follow Maharashtra’s Shinde-Fadnavis model and deserving leaders rebel to take over their rightful place in party leadership
How Rajapaksas’ Socialistic Daredevilry Caught Up With Sri Lanka, Pushed It Towards Bankruptcy
The ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka has an important lesson for the world: That freebies can be precursors to economic unwinding and must be criminalised in developing nations
Udta Punjab can Make a Safe Landing if AAP Government Paves Way for Rural Employment
There is enough evidence linking drug abuse and deteriorating law and order situation with unemployment, especially in rural areas
How an Arrogant US and a Scheming ISI Laid Ground for Revival of Taliban 2.0
Initially, attempts were made by some Taliban leaders and some intermediaries to bring in a section of the Taliban to work with the Hamid Karzai government
No Place for Street Veto in a Democracy Like India
If the state machinery is not equipped to tackle violent protests, our societies will permanently remain in a state of flux and tension
Skill Development Programmes Need Structured Intervention to Create More Jobs, Uplift Unorganised Workforce
Given the informal nature of workforce, access to skill development, livelihood opportunities, financial linkages, education are safety net, which can be offered through convergence efforts of departments... District Skill Committee is a potential platfor...
'Nation First': Why BJP's Decision to Suspend Nupur Sharma Makes Sense
The evident inequality in the systemic response to attacks on religion has left many frustrated and angry
Opinion: Why Seed Balls are the Future of Plantation in India and the World
Seed bombing is used extensively in the US, Thailand and several African countries to grow plantation and increase the forest cover
The Bengal Conundrum: Stabbings, Forced Conversion – 1941 Dacca Riots Saw New Trends in Violence
The 1941 Dacca riots are, strangely, the least talked about in the popular narrative on communal violence in Bengal. These riots had set the tone for anti-Hindu violence in future
The Bengal Conundrum: How a Distinct Pattern of Communal Riots Emerged in Bengal during 1905-1940
A look at five major riots in Bengal which took place during this period would help us understand the present-day trend of communal violence in this region