Opinion
Opinion | How African Union’s Entry Into G20 Will Help India Play a Greater Role in New World Order
India’s move to make the African Union a permanent member of the G20 is both right and timely
Marathon Man Naveen Patnaik Surpasses Jyoti Basu's Record And Is Still Going Strong
The Biju Janata Dal leader has now ruled Odisha for 23 years four months and 17 days, breaking Basu’s enviable record as the second-longest-serving chief minister of an Indian state. How did he get this far?
Opinion | Indian Prime Ministers and Cases of Corruption: Rajiv Gandhi’s Indefensible Defence Deals
From Mr Clean to ‘Rajiv Gandhi chor hai’ — it has been a tough journey for the Gandhis. These ‘revelations’ were scathing and have stuck to them over the years
Opinion | Satyaprem Ki Katha, Rocky Aur Rani…, Animal: Three Films That Can Deliver Good Box-Office Outcomes
Bollywood needs more significant commercial successes to believe all is finally well. A lot depends on the much-awaited releases in the new few weeks
Narendra Modi & New Era of AI (America and India): Four Reasons Why PM’s Visit is a Paradigm Shift
The sweeping ambition of the strategic partnership --- from technology to defence to a wider strategic convergence --- is unprecedented in the bilateral relationship between Delhi and Washington
Dietary Diversity Needed for Tackling Nutritional Problems in Women
Ensuring dietary diversity and quality can be difficult but is highly essential to tackle the larger problem at hand
Russia Threatens to Play Out Germany's Nightmare Scenario: A Cold and Dark Winter
Russia has weaponised energy exports to Europe just as the sanctions were designed as weapons against it. Did the Europeans not see this coming?
Heatwaves Are Going to be India's Biggest Challenge Over Next 10 Years
A large section of India’s population depends upon climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and forestry for its livelihood
Unmasking Teesta Setalvad: How She Created Self-Serving NGO Industry with Dubious Modi Operandi
Teesta Setalvad and her cohort should be credited with cartelising NGOs, civil society and human rights activism in India
Maharashtra Political Tussle Shows Why Dynastic Politics is on the Way Out
Apart from the party rank and file, dynasty is being rejected by the voters too. Rahul Gandhi political drubbing in Amethi at the hands of Smriti Irani was a rejection of dynastic politics
How Middle Eastern Quad Can Be a Challenge for India
Since last October, hopes and concerns have been expressed over the political direction of Mini Quad, with China and Iran being flagged as its possible targets. Though one can never rule out such a possibility, the chances are not bright
Why It’s Important to Look at Reasons Behind Summoning Sanjay Raut in Money Laundering Case Than Blaming ED
ED officials have found that Pravin Raut had made payment of Rs 55 lakh from the proceeds of crime through his wife’s account to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut’s wife Varsha
Will The Unification Of The West Reside In World War II Style Alliances?
With the Russia-Ukraine conflict getting prolonged, the US might just have gained its previous position as a net security provider to Europe
How Vandalism, Arson in Bihar Expose Decades of Stagnation Under Lalu Yadav and Nitish Kumar
Decades of political incompetence and stagnation has left Bihar’s youth unemployed and frustrated. Bihar’s job market isn’t really accommodating them and it is the incumbent Chief Minister and one of his predecessors who are to blame
OPINION: ‘Agnipath’ Protests in Bihar Are More About the State and Less About the Central Scheme
These surveys find that not only is the youth in Bihar unemployed, but is also underemployed. There are postgraduate people with NET qualification working for as low as ₹4,000 a month at coaching centres that again prepare students for govt exams
India’s Path to Clean Transport is Electric, Strong Central Policies on Zero-Emission Vehicles
There is no realistic pathway to decarbonize the internal combustion engine in a time frame that is compatible with global climate goals. Only BEVs and FCEVs have the potential to achieve near-zero GHG emissions in the coming decades