Opinion
Opinion | To Go Slaughter-Free, India Needs Cultured Meat, Not Plant-Based Ones
Bharat has enough spiritual, ethical, environmental, and economic reason to give cultured meat a serious policy push. The time of this idea has come, and India can lead the world in slaughter-free lab meat
Global Watch | Aggressive Chinese Attempt to Infiltrate Nepal’s Media
Despite Nepal’s explicit restriction on foreign media investments, a well-organised network of pro-China media outlets has infiltrated the country
Opinion | Is the G7's Era of Global Influence Fading?
The G7 Summit unfolded amid crises and shaky leadership. Rather than projecting strength, the event exposed internal fractures and anxieties, raising questions about the group's capacity to address a turbulent world
Opinion | Damp Squib: Is This the Most Boring T20 World Cup Ever?
Because of IPL fatigue and several low-scoring matches, the T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup has failed to generate much excitement
Opinion | Lotus Blooms in ‘Red’ Citadel: How BJP Has Emerged as Alternative in Kerala
With the BJP becoming a formidable force in Kerala, it is important to analyse whether the Left parties are facing an existential crisis in their last stronghold
Opinion | Modi’s Cabinet: Why C R Patil Deserves a Seat at the Table
As Modi embarks on his third term, he will be looking to surround himself with trusted lieutenants who can translate his vision into reality. And C R Patil, with his unique blend of organisational skills, mass appeal and unwavering loyalty, fits the bill...
Opinion | In PM Modi We Trust: Four Reflections on What Makes Modi Click
Even on the back of a diminished mandate, Modi's family has grown, which only underlines his acceptability. He will take oath on June 9 for a historic third term after undergoing a scorching trial by fire
Critics Vs Data: How India’s Economy Proves the Doubters Wrong
As the Modi government is set to resume its third term, one needs to understand that the continuity of reforms and policies will propel India towards sustained growth and development
Opinion | Breaking the Chains: Protecting Youth from Tobacco Epidemic
Nearly 28.6 per cent of adults and about 15 per cent of children aged 13 to 15 use tobacco in some form. By raising awareness, strengthening policies, and supporting cessation efforts, we can move closer to a tobacco-free world
Opinion | The Lalu Jungle Raj: A Dark History That Needs Retelling
In the 1990s, almost no day began without the nation being revolted by the ghastly headlines emanating from Bihar. The undeniable patron saint of this full-blown criminalisation of politics was Lalu Prasad Yadav, the then Chief Minister of Bihar
Opinion | India’s Population Conundrum: A Looming Crisis Demanding Control
Overcrowding, pollution, and environmental degradation are no longer distant threats, but a present reality. India faces a stark choice: embrace population control measures or risk losing its treasures, both natural and cultural, to the relentless tide of...
Opinion | Public Policy Can Force AI Platforms to Nix Deepfakes Before Their Creation
If an AI algorithm scrapes data from a platform, the platform should have regulator-mandated fiduciary duty to restore the data to the user. Platforms cannot share user data with AI algorithms that are misusing the data for purposes other than what the da...
Opinion | Is Your Degree Enough? Why Universities Must Prioritise Foundational Meta-Skills
85 per cent of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven't been invented yet. The future of work demands more than specialised knowledge. Universities must shift to cultivating foundational meta-skills that will enable graduates to continually adapt and reinvent...
Opinion | Nazi Roots of Emergency in India and Legacy of Hard Socialism
The Emergency was not a one-time mistake. It was the culmination of everything that had gone wrong with Nehruvian socialism. And yes, it can happen again. As for racist prejudices, they will probably always be around, unfortunately
Opinion | Chabahar: India’s Balancing Act Against China, West Asia and the West
Chabahar is the alternative to not only other ports and political groups, but the stumbling Chinese ambition of the Belt and Road initiative. The UAE and Saudi ports are also eager to be included
Opinion | 2024 Isn’t 2004: Here Are 5 Reasons Why Modi Will Be Back Bigger
With the North largely in the bag and the South holding up, the NDA is unlikely to stumble at the final hurdle