Opinion
Opinion | Why Criticism Of CJI Chandrachud Over Ayodhya Remark Is Not Rooted In Facts
The CJI's remark that God divined the final award in the Ayodhya case has ticked off several so-called liberals
Opinion | Hoax Calls, Hijacking Fears: Indian Airlines Face a New Era of Security Threats
A wave of hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airliners has sparked fears of a more sinister plot — hijacking. From railway sabotage to suspicious mid-air incidents, the evidence points towards a coordinated effort to disrupt Indian aviation and sow terror...
Opinion | The Pulpit Goes Digital: Islamic Televangelism in the 21st Century
Islamic televangelism is here to stay. Authorities will have to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to counter the radical effects of Muslim preachers with a wide audience, who have no control over how their followers may interpret their teachings
Opinion | ‘Juvenile’ Trudeau: Big on Accusations, Short on Proof
Justin Trudeau's reckless handling of the India-Canada diplomatic crisis, plunging relations to an all-time low while offering no concrete evidence, is precisely why the term ‘juvenile’ fits
Opinion | When Taxes Mask Inaction: Delhi’s Pollution Demands Real Solutions
The current approach of the Delhi government seems to be to first allow citizens to fall ill and then tax them to address the cause of their illness
Straight Talk | Carrot and Stick: India Turns Up the Heat on Pakistan Ahead of SCO Summit
If Pakistan thought it had an opportunity to engage with India at a high-level during the SCO summit, those dreams have been dashed upfront. While the carrot is Jaishankar’s presence in Pakistan, the stick is India’s demand for a review of the Indus Water...
Opinion | A Year after Israel-Hamas War, Biden Mute Spectator as Netanyahu Remains on Offensive
Israel’s undeterred military campaign shows the loss of US power and control in West Asia as the region tethers on the brink of a disaster
OPINION | CIHS Perspective: No Place for Terror, Let’s Talk Peace in West Asia
Bharat pushes for peace and stability in West Asia as conflict spreads beyond Israel-Hamas to Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon after elimination of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah
OPINION | Has Canada Lost The Sheen?
Indian students, businesspersons, leisure travellers and those seeking to shift base seem to be in rethink mode due to frequent deaths, growing terrorism and threat to safety
Opinion | Booker Celebrates the Power of Storytelling with Diverse, Daring Shortlist
The Booker Prize shortlist has always sparked conversation, but this year feels different. The six shortlisted books remind us how fiction can challenge, console, and inspire us
Opinion | Maharashtra’s TINA Factor: Why Devendra Fadnavis Remains a Force to Reckon With
What sets Fadnavis apart is his ability to implement transformative policies that yield tangible results. This has created a ‘There Is No Alternative’ (TINA) factor as Maharashtra heads into the 2024 elections
Opinion | Reasserting State Power in Violence-Torn Manipur
The government needs to firmly remind all divisive forces, whether local or international, that we had successfully partnered once with the British in the Opium Wars that devastated China
Opinion | Double Talk: Muhammad Yunus’s Promises Don’t Match His Actions on Hindu Safety
While Muhammad Yunus assures India of safety of Bangladeshi Hindus, his actions tell a different story. Lifting the ban on extremist groups and meeting with radical leaders raise serious concerns about his commitment to protecting minorities
Opinion | Rahul Gandhi Says India Handed Manufacturing To China. Didn't Congress Block NDA's Big Bang Reforms?
If it is anyone, it is the Congress and its appetite for economic virtue signalling, that has stalled reforms that could have accelerated manufacturing and consumption-led growth in India
Opinion | How Modi 3.0 Has Made Project ‘Peace in Europe’ Its First Priority In Foreign Policy
PM Narendra Modi has always stated India’s position by saying it is on the side of peace. He strategically planned to do complete groundwork before intensifying peace talks
Opinion | Motherhood and Patriarchy: The Unholy Alliance We Need to Break
From the moment a woman conceives, patriarchy seeks to control her body, her choices, and even her unborn child's gender. This isn't just wrong, it's harmful