Opinion

The Narendra Modi-led government had ordered IIMs and IITs to implement reservation policy in faculty by November. The premier institutes have not shown a very happy response.

Congress has not only partnered in a government in India's wealthiest state, but by allying with the hitherto untouchable Sena, has distanced itself from the never-ending debate on religious pluralism and minority rights.

While national official statistics provide some cheer in terms of unemployment percentage, a look at the conditions in different states throws up a mixed bag.

Nitish Kumar has been consciously and increasingly using symbolisms to bring about social upheaval through mainstreaming of people left outside the direct ken of politics.

Given their ideological contradictions and the fact that their personas have run rival to each other on screen for decades, it’s not clear what kind of 'togetherness' the two superstars can bring about.

This is a huge opportunity for each stakeholder community in the region to give to the other, for the sake of future generations.

The Indian decision to liberate Ladakh and bring both regions of the former State under central rule is indication that the powers that be in India are acutely aware of the challenges of current geo-politics and are seeking to protect India’s national int...

The similarities between Manmohan Singh and Raghuram Rajan are many. Both have held positions in international institutions, both have doctorate degrees from excellent universities and both are credible and internationally known economists with broad acce...

Although landlines and post-paid mobile services have been restored in the Valley, news portals and online newspapers have not been updated for over two months as internet services are still suspended.

Questions are being raised on whether the so-called 'grand alliance' exists only on paper as its constituents are making competing claims on the assembly seats where by-elections are to be held after a week.

Political leaders were expecting someone from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, considering the BJP's leadership's frequent reminder to followers to tirelessly work for capturing power in West Bengal and Kerala.

The repercussions of India’s controversial initiative will be felt for many years and opinions are divided over its necessity and efficacy, but the complex issue of human migration beyond borders cannot be resolved by a list or a wall.

The first Indian detachment to reach Leh consisted of just 16 soldiers, including two officers. They were joined by additional 58 soldiers from the State Forces.

Not only did the Congress fail to mobilise opposition on the Kashmir issue, but even many of its MPs did not know the party line on Article 370.

Not just former RBI governors, economists and others have also warned the government against borrowing any money in foreign currencies. And yet, many found merit in Sitharaman’s proposal, saying it will lower overall cost of India’s borrowings.

Ever since the election results were announced, there is a palpable shift in Arvind Kejriwal's stance vis-à-vis the BJP, which emanates not just from BJP’s massive victory but also the fact that AAP has been pushed to the third position.