Opinion
Opinion | Rise of the Non-West: BRICS+ and Big Takeaways from Kazan
More countries are preparing to invest and even risk tremendous amounts of diplomatic capital by joining a grouping that defines itself as an alternative to a United States dominated Western global order
Opinion | Why Do It Now, When I Can Do It Later: Procrastination and ADHD
Breaking down where to start on a to-do list is helpful, and understanding the root of procrastination can provide longer-term support for people with ADHD
Opinion | SC Verdict Upholding Section 6A of Citizenship Act Pleases All, Yet Could Stir a Hot Debate
It is time political parties came to a consensus on this deeply divisive issue
Opinion | Why Israel And Hamas Continue To Do What They Do
Because Yahya Sinwar is eliminated but their mutual loathing is not—and may never be
Opinion | Clean Streets, Deadly Sewers: The Irony of ‘Swachh’ Bharat
Manholes represent modern sanitation network established by the British in India. Ironically, they sometimes become death traps for sanitation workers. These preventable fatalities serve as a stark reminder of the work that remains to be done to achieve a...
Opinion | Jaishankar’s Pakistan Visit: A Calculated Engagement, Not a Rapprochement
EAM S Jaishankar’s presence at the SCO summit in Islamabad shouldn't be mistaken for a thaw in India-Pakistan relations. This is a calculated move: fulfilling regional duties without compromising on core concerns
Opinion | Why Muslim World Should Stop Holding A Grudge Against Israel And Move On
If the Muslim world could get over its grudge against Israel and move on, the world would be a better place
Global Watch | Pakistan Bans Pashtun Tahafuz Movement to Suppress Peaceful Voices
The federal government's ban on the PTM represents a troubling escalation in the ongoing struggle for civil liberties in Pakistan and highlights the broader implications of marginalising voices that advocate for justice and equality
Global Watch | Zakir Naik’s Pakistan Visit Will Further Stoke Fire of Islamic Extremism
Pakistan has long struggled with fundamentalist ideologies, resulting in the emergence of extremist factions that target minorities and incite sectarian violence. Naik's presence is poised to intensify these tensions, further polarising an already divided...
Opinion | Why Courts Should Not Interfere In One’s Personal Decision To Become A Monk
While the court has a duty to investigate any genuine claims of wrongdoing, it must do so without bias against particular lifestyle choices
Opinion | BJP Goes to 2024 State Elections With A Little Help From Its ‘Enemies’
After all, politics is the art of the amoral, the game of looking ideologically immaculate while stirring the pot of ideals with muck
Opinion | How 'Make In India' Is Delivering On Promise Of Turning India Into Global Manufacturing Powerhouse
As part of India’s industrial renaissance, critical sectors -- from traditional industries like toy manufacturing to cutting-edge fields like semiconductor fabrication and defence production -- are seeing an incredible surge
Opinion | Fences and Fault Lines: Why Border Security Alone Won’t Heal Manipur
Securing the border is a start, but fences alone can’t heal the wounds of ethnic conflict
OPINION | Arvind Kejriwal’s Gambit And The Perils of ‘Jail Ka Badla Vote’ Politics
As Kejriwal’s 'selected stand-in', Atishi’s legitimacy to hold office is being questioned by rivals. This is unfair on her and on Delhi’s voters
Opinion | Manipur Issue: How Decades of Christianisation Ignited Today’s Conflict
Manipur’s conflict is not just about ethnicity; it’s a tinderbox ignited by decades of Christianisation, now exploited by global powers seeking a strategic foothold in the region
Opinion | The Nation is Greater: Can India Move Beyond Celebrating Nehru’s Legacy?
Other countries have great leaders too, but they do not worship them. A great historical nation such as ours cannot become a living tribute to any one individual, their memory, or their family. Because the nation is greater than us all