Opinion
Indian Ink | Hamas-Israel Conflict: Does Sanatana Dharma Have the Answer?
The cult of violence and fanatical hatred for the Other, whether in the Hamas-Israel fight or elsewhere, is perhaps the most dangerous and destabilising force in our times
Opinion | Assembly Poll Results Likely to Increase Chance of NDA’s Expansion and Tussle Within INDIA Bloc
BJP dealt a big blow to Congress by snatching Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while retaining MP. Telangana was the only consolation prize for Congress. This is likely to have an impact on both the BJP-led NDA and Opposition-led INDIA ahead of next year’s Lok...
Opinion | Why Political Settlement is in Quandary in West Asia
Engaging in a tame hostage-prisoner exchange shows Israel’s war against Hamas has not entirely proceeded on the lines envisaged. Whereas the example of Gaza has stigmatised the two-state solution, the region can ill afford to drift without a political set...
Opinion | Indian Astronaut on ISS Soon! ISRO Prepares for ‘Gaganyaan’ as Collaboration with NASA Rises
ISRO is preparing to send an Indian astronaut to space, who will travel to the ISS in an American vehicle. This marks a significant development in the direction of India’s own goal of launching a manned mission to space
Opinion | Pharma Star: India Steering Global Supply Chain Away from China
In recent years, India has been actively promoting the growth of domestic manufacturing in active pharmaceutical ingredients, and this policy is already yielding results. The world sees India as the greatest alternative to China in this aspect and India i...
15 Years After 26/11, India is a Transformed Nation in Security Realm, But It Still Needs That X Factor
India has drastically cut down on what was otherwise seen as a cycle of unending violence in its Northeast and Naxal-afflicted areas. Today, the whole of Northeast is calm and peaceful, barring Manipur, where too, ethnic tensions and not insurgency are ca...
Opinion | How Masculinity Contest Culture Corrodes The Workplace
While female participation is on the rise, the prevalence of toxic masculinity contests has rendered the workplace a battleground for proving one’s masculinity rather than collaborating with others for greater productivity
Opinion | How Hubris Is Coming Home to Roost for AAP
Delhi faces the prospect of being ruled by a government from behind bars
Opinion | Abdul Razzaq and Ramiz Raja: The (Un)Importance of Knowing What to Say and When to Laugh
Former Pakistan batsman Ramiz Raja laughed at a racist joke. Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq made a shameful and inappropriate reference. What were they thinking?
Opinion | Narayana Murthy Is Wrong: Problem Is Productivity, Not Working Hours
As per available data, there is little, if any, correlation between working hours and productivity. Therefore, by seeking to increase productivity by increasing the number of working hours, NR Narayana Murthy is barking up the wrong tree
Opinion | Women Entrepreneurs at the Heart of India's Digital Economy: A Call for Progressive E-Commerce Policy
With e-commerce as their ally, women entrepreneurs can transcend boundaries, reach a broader audience, and unleash their full potential, impacting the business landscape
Opinion | Nari Shakti: Modi Government’s Big Push for Gender Inclusivity in Armed Forces
Lack of gender equality in the armed forces is slowly being mitigated. Recent deputations to tough posts like Siachen and combat aviation show women soldiers are no less than men when it comes to keeping India secure
Opinion | American Imperialism is the Root of Major Conflicts in World, Israel-Palestine is the Hallmark
US greed is a limitless appetite and its doublespeak is the worst nightmare. It should stop becoming a saviour to the world in the name of liberal democracy. It has caused a more unstable world order and the Palestinian tragedy is the hallmark of its impe...
Opinion | India Pushes for Energy Self-Sufficiency and Diversification Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
India has a broad energy diversification strategy in place, which includes a push towards biogas and green hydrogen. The goal is to produce at least 5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen by 2030
Opinion | Explained: The Problem With Platforming Ex-Hamas Chief Meshaal at a Rally in Kerala
In a state where the shadow of Islamist radicalisation has loomed large for the past few years, the Jamaat's courting of Hamas makes it guilty of promoting hardline Islamism among impressionable minds
Right Word | China’s Hegemonic Hydropower Projects are a Curse for its Asian Neighbours
China’s lack of accountability while implementing mega hydropower projects has resulted in an adverse impact on its Asian neighbours