Opinion
Opinion | Kharge as INDIA Bloc Chief: A Progressive Decision, But Will Congress Back His Leadership?
If, as the chairperson of the INDIA bloc, Mallikarjun Kharge remains a mere figurehead, his appointment will be a hollow victory. The Opposition needs a strategist, not a puppet
Opinion | ‘Indian Police Force’ Shows What Makes Rohit Shetty Popular
‘Indian Police Force’ on Amazon Prime is a web series with several of the maker’s trademark qualities — but with a touch of difference
Opinion | US Presidential Election 2024: If Donald Trump Wins
The return of Trump to the White House would have serious ramifications both domestic and global. Immigration and trade barriers could go up. US' stance on NATO, the Ukraine conflict and the Middle East could see a reversal
Opinion | Hinduism and Quantum Physics: How Vedas Inspired Western Scientists
The great thinkers of ancient Bharat spoke of how energy and matter at atomic levels could influence one another from long distances. This is now called Quantum Entanglement
Opinion | With Modi at Helm, India Shines as a Model for Poverty Alleviation Globally
India was seen as a poor nation where uplifting crores of people was considered an incredibly difficult, if not an impossible task. Turns out, all that was needed was a determined leadership to intervene on this front
Opinion | Why India Should Use Maldivian Self-Goal To Push Tourism In Lakshadweep
Development and sustainability don’t have to be antithesis to each other. The same holds true for tourism and ecological safety. Lakshadweep must follow the middle path of sustainable development
Opinion | Maldives, China and the Elephant in the Room
Male should realise that under the Modi government, benefits are likely to increase, not the other way around as long as it plays its cards well. That ‘neighbourhood first’ doctrine is for real
When Narendra Modi Recognised Challenges Hindus Faced Across The World
After making the Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad the centre of his activities, Narendra Modi realised the serious challenges Sanatani Hindus faced not just in India but outside too. A major challenge faced by Hindus living abroad for many generations became...
Opinion | Modi-Yogi Double Engine Sarkar Makes Ayodhya A Global Spiritual Capital
The benefits of this facelift are bound to reshape Ayodhya’s economy and mark a significant juncture in the history of Uttar Pradesh, which has unleashed its economic potential of late
Fast Lane to The Future: India's Ambitious Rs 20-Lakh-Crore Highway Project Set to Redefine Connectivity
Once realised, this extensive road network is poised to nearly double the average travel speed on national highways—from the existing 47 kmph to an impressive 85 kmph. This along with reduced logistics costs, targeted to be 9-10% of the GDP by 2030, under...
PoJK: The Future of Civil Disobedience Hangs in the Balance
Unless the leadership of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee changes, the opportunistic character of its political expression will not change
Opinion | Equip ‘Labharathi’ With Necessary Skills To Make Them ‘Kamarathi’
Instead of merely making youths ‘Labharathi’ (beneficiary), we should equip them with the necessary skills to make them ‘Kamarathi’ (workman). Acquiring market-driven skills will strengthen the foundation of ‘Viksit Bharat’
Opinion | Pranab Diaries: From His ‘Golden Period’ Under Indira to ‘Trust Deficit’ With Rajiv, Sonia
Pranab Mukherjee bequeathed the 34 volumes of his diary to his daughter Sharmishtha with the strict instructions that they should be read only after he is no more, since some of the content was both sensitive and explosive
Opinion | Reincarnation of Tibetan Lama: A Matter of Faith, Not Political Tool
The Chinese government’s attempt to control the reincarnation system in Tibetan Buddhism is a severe violation of religious freedom rooted in historical ignorance and political self-interest
Opinion: J&K Bills: A Mixed Bag of Representation, Concerns And Uncertainties | Sticking Point
The implementation of these bills will have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape and social fabric of Jammu and Kashmir. Only time will tell whether these bills will truly act as a beacon of hope or trigger unforeseen challenges
Opinion | Congress Invoking North-South Divide is Old Aryan-Dravidian Wine in New Bottle, Will Only Script its Demise
As the Congress leaders and acolytes lash out at the voters of the North to be ‘communal’, ‘illiterate’ and ‘backward’, it’s time the party realised that the ‘northerly wind’ is slowly moving to the South as well