Opinion
Why Sympathy for Khalistani Aspirations Courses Through the Bloodstream of British Politics
In UK, Canada and elsewhere, diasporic Sikh groups are mostly controlled openly by Khalistani sympathisers who operate in tandem with Islamist groups of Pakistani origin.
Raising Legal Marriage Age for Women is Not the Silver Bullet for India’s Child Marriage Problem
Families in rural India consider marrying off their minor daughters to be the most feasible and economic option. Mere introduction of a legislation will not change this reality.
As NFHS Survey Shows Women Justifying Wife Beating, States Must Incentivise Education, Jobs to Break Cycle of Violence
Legislation such as the Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act or the Indian Penal Code penalises cruelty to women by imprisoning the offenders, who are members of the family.
‘Deserter’ to Desert Warrior: How an Officer Escaped Hospital to Join Battle against Pakistan in 1971
I was standing away from a Pakistani tank when I was spotted by Captain Arjun Singh from 20 Lancers. To his query, I replied I had deserted from MH Jodhpur and needed to join my squadron.
UP Next: How Samajwadi Party is Following the BJP Playbook This Election Season
Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party, which lost the 2017 Uttar Pradesh election, seems to have realised its shortcomings.
50 Years of 1971: Why India Did Not Extract Adequate Concessions during Simla Agreement
Celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Liberation of Bangladesh, but also step back to examine and study some of the strategic fault lines that lingered on.
AIIMS Gorakhpur is Yogi Adityanath’s Pledge Under PM’s Guidance to Provide High-Quality Health Services to UP
It is not just the people of Purvanchal but also of Bihar and neighbouring Nepal who would benefit from Gorakhpur AIIMS.
This is How EVs Can Deliver on Jobs, Growth and Sustainability in India
Electric vehicles can address the twin issues of air pollution and energy security. The EV transition has tremendous potential to contribute to economic growth as well.
As Omicron Threat Looms, Prioritise Vaccination Coverage and Boosters for Vulnerable
COVID does not let you forget that health is central to our development agenda. We can and must pass this test, not just as Team India but as Team World.
Is Omicron More Dangerous than Delta, Will Vaccines Work? India’s Leading Expert on Covid-19 Answers
This is the time to shake off fatigue and complacency. People who have not taken the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine and those due for the second shot should get it at the earliest.
Data Protection Bill Provides Safeguards against Private Actors; State Gets Broad Exemptions
Foremost provision in the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill is the need to obtain consent for any processing of personal data by regulated entities (data fiduciaries).
With the Repeal of Three Farm Laws, is Modi Treading on Nehru’s Path?
The repeal of farm laws seems to have condemned us to another three years of street protests and the high likelihood of a renewed insurgency in Punjab.
Who are ‘Sharents’? Why Parents Should Avoid Oversharing Their Child’s Details on Social Media
Oversharing your children’s life on social media could give easy access to criminals. Check security settings, follow child’s privacy are some of the measures a parent should consider.
Maoists Have Never Been This Weak but Don’t Count Them out Yet
It has been a see-saw battle with the balance steadily tilting in favour of security forces. The geographical influence of CPI (Maoist) has shrunk to 41 districts from 96 districts in 2010.
COVID Crisis Triggered the Urge to Help and the Kindness Movement is Here to Stay
While we may have overcome the ‘peak’ of the pandemic as of now, the desire to give remains strong among many of us.
Out on Bail, Can a Person Travel Abroad? A Legal Expert Explains
The right to travel is an important subset of the fundamental right to dignity and personal liberty. Can a court make ban on travelling abroad a condition for granting bail?
