Opinion
Opinion | What Should be the Terms on Which Citizens Relate to Each Other?
Pratap Bhanu Mehta, in an article, has described the decolonial movement as a loose intellectual movement. However, he thinks the decolonial project is deeply exclusionary
Remembering Ajit Ninan: A Workaholic Who Made Us Smile
There was undeniable humour and artistry in Ajit Ninan's work. He crafted numerous cartoon characters, including the iconic Detective Moochwala for the children's magazine Target
Opinion | G20 and the Three Axes of Global Power
The G20 summit this weekend will be an inflection point for India to create a geopolitical doctrine that is both independent and multilayered
Opinion | Decoding the Debate on Simultaneous Elections
The Indian voter has consistently shown the ability to distinguish between state and national issues when casting their ballots. The belief that they would be swayed solely by national narratives in simultaneous elections undermines their intelligence
Opinion | From Neglect to Revival: Modi’s Vision for India’s Cultural Resurgence
By restoring and developing India’s cultural sites and monuments, the Modi government has created employment opportunities, boosted tourism revenue, enhanced civic pride and raised global awareness
Opinion | How Long Will BBC Get Away with Being Sympathetic to Pakistani Terror in India?
The BBC’s article on ‘speech martyrs’ in Kashmir wasn’t just your usual clueless Western rubbish. It was far more sinister — a carefully coordinated attempt to pervert the course of justice
Opinion | Indian Prime Ministers and Cases of Corruption: Manmohan-Sonia Era, the Decade of Unaccounted Loot
Sonia Gandhi, who had stated that she listened to her inner voice to give up the post of the prime minister and nominated Dr Manmohan Singh instead, remained very much a power centre in the UPA era
Opinion | Alia Bhatt: Why ‘Heart of Stone’ is a Bad Choice in a Great Phase of Her Career
Alia Bhatt is, without a shade of doubt, the most successful female star of Bollywood today. Her decision to play an antagonist in ‘Heart of Stone’ is an error of judgement
Opinion | India Cooling Action Plan Implementation: Learnings From Kerala
India is one of the first countries to launch a Cooling Action Plan that recognises cooling as a developmental need, linking it with economic growth However, since its release, ICAP’s implementation has been finite
Opinion | Pakistan’s Security Nightmare: The Twin Taliban Threat
Drawing inspiration from the protracted guerrilla warfare waged by the Afghan Taliban against American forces, the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has adopted a similar strategy in its conflict with the Pakistani government
Right Word | Does Congress Really Understand the Concept of ‘Bharat Mata’?
It would be pertinent to have a look at the concept of ‘Bharat Mata’ and how it is intrinsically linked to spiritual nationalism that forms the core of Bharat as a nation since the dawn of Hindu civilisation
Opinion | Why Not Removing Biren Singh as Chief Minister is a Prudent Step in Violence-Hit Manipur
The view amongst some in the BJP is that those in the Opposition who want Singh removed want Manipur to be in turmoil for longer. Some party functionaries also feel that if imposing President Rule would have brought peace, the Centre would have done the s...
Right Word | From Mymensingh to Nuh: Understanding Anatomy of Hindu-Muslim Riots
Most of the Hindu-Muslim riots are followed by projecting Hindus as communalists. What we are witnessing today is an evolution of a toolkit of rioting that evolved over a period of at least 100 years
Opinion | Global Climate Paradox: Uniting for Urgent Climate Action in Asia
As the era of global boiling unfolds, Asia faces an unparalleled opportunity to lead the charge against climate change. The choice lies before us — a united global front or a fractured world grappling with the consequences
Opinion | Nuh Was Waiting To Explode And It Was An Open Secret
The visible presence of Rohingyas, a poor district administration and the lack of IAS officers have all contributed to the state of affairs in Haryana. And the change can start from anywhere, but it has to start immediately
OPINION | Manipur Crisis: War on Drugs Or Drugs on War?
Drug trafficking and poppy cultivation have attained an industry-like status in Manipur. This means many state and central government organisations functioning there have been effectively compromised.