Opinion
Opinion | The Transformative Rise of Green Technology in Rural India
Across rural India, a quiet revolution is underway. Green technology—from solar panels on home rooftops to electric vehicles on roads—is transforming villages, offering a pathway to a more sustainable and prosperous future
Opinion | When Democracy Clashes with Security: The Curious Case of Amritpal Singh and Engineer Rashid
Their stories showcase the state’s dilemma, acknowledging the democratic process while simultaneously grappling with the serious security concerns posed by their activities
Opinion | India’s New Criminal Laws: Justice and Not Just Punishment
With the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other landmark changes in the legal system, we are witnessing a complete overhaul of the colonial, a revival of the ancient, and a leap into the modern in the Amrit Kaal
Global Watch | Why Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Operations are Bound to Fail
In 2023, Pakistan witnessed a significant surge in terrorist activities, resulting in the highest number of casualties among security personnel during the last eight years
Opinion | Power Plays and Family Ties: The High-Stakes Drama of the Speaker Election
The Lok Sabha Speaker election is rife with intrigue as speculation swirls around BJP's potential nominee. The name of D Purandeswari, entangled in Andhra’s complex political history and family feuds dating back to NTR, has emerged, raising the stakes con...
Opinion | ‘Greening’ of Trade Laws or Gaming the Rules of Trade?
The West wants developing nations to play by their ‘green’ trade rules. But is the West going green or playing dirty? Their policies, riddled with double standards and disguised protectionism, suggest environmentalism might be a cover for economic control
Opinion | Climate-Resilient Cuisine: A Recipe for a Sustainable Future
Rediscovering traditional Indian foods offer a delicious path to a sustainable future. These climate-resilient crops are packed with nutrients and benefit both people and planet. ‘First Food’ provides a roadmap to embrace this forgotten wisdom and create...
Right Word | Queues at Congress Offices to get ‘Promised’ Money after Elections Expose an ‘Election Scam’
The allies of Congress in the INDI alliance should also come forward and speak about this
Global Watch | Beyond the ‘Azad’ Facade: Pakistan’s Colonial Grip on PoJK
Pakistan's brutal crackdown on PoJK protests, fuelled by economic misery and a thirst for freedom, lays bare Islamabad's colonial rule. A two-star Pak general holds more power in PoJK than its elected leader, exposing the “autonomy” charade for what it is...
Opinion | Modi Set For A Historic Third Term With A Weakened Mandate
Narendra Modi will become the first incumbent prime minister to return to office for a third consecutive term, 62 years after Jawahar Lal Nehru’s hattrick in 1962
Opinion | Exam Time for ‘Bollykids’ of the New Generation
The masses will judge the work of several Bollywood kids soon. They might accept them. Or, they may not
Opinion | India’s Defence Dilemma: Balancing Ambition with Limited Resources
The security threats and challenges India faces today are extreme and require additional political attention and defence funding if the nation is to achieve the 2047 mission of Viksit Bharat
Opinion | Salman Rushdie: An Author Who Defeated Death
Salman Rushdie, through ‘Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder’, attempts to 'come to grips with the event' after a near-fatal knife attack on him more than 30 years after the publication of 'The Satanic Verses'
Opinion | Bollywood: Choices on a Platter for Filmgoers
Bollywood will be offering films of various genres in the coming months. Filmgoers could not have asked for anything better
India First | Rising Muslim Population: Arise Before It’s Too Late
The findings of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council say that between 1950 and 2015, the population of Hindus declined by 8 per cent whereas the population of Muslims grew by 43 per cent
Opinion | Why All Eyes are on Tripura East: Decoding the Seat’s Political Significance
While tribal voters are around 23 per cent in the Tripura West seat, their percentage is around 42 per cent in the Tripura East constituency. Due to this, result of Tripura East seat is keenly awaited by the state’s political circles to understand the cha...