Opinion
There’s A Message in The Suspension Spree. Is The Opposition Ready for It?
Under Modi, the rules of engagement in the Houses of Parliament have undergone a visible change. A metaphorical line has been drawn, distinguishing between the opposition’s right to principled protest and unvarnished disregard for the rules and norms of c...
Opinion | Myanmar Catapulted as World’s Numero Uno in Opium Production: What it Means for India
The decades-long uninterrupted reign of Afghanistan as the world’s largest supplier of opium has been disrupted by Myanmar. For India, this development should ring an ominous bell
Opinion | India’s Gati Shakti Masterplan to Go Global, Pioneering New Era in International Infrastructure Development
The tech-savviness and sheer power of the Gati Shakti masterplan could prove to be extremely beneficial for the developing world, and cement India’s position as not just the voice, but also the leader of the Global South
Opinion | Navigating Blasphemy in Islam
The recent incident at NIT Srinagar serves as a stark reminder of the sensitivity surrounding this issue and the potential for such events to incite protests and demand legal action
Opinion | Five Imperative Lessons For Congress After The Assembly Polls Debacle
The time for half-measures and excuses is long gone; only through a concerted effort to introspect, reorganise, and reinvigorate can the Congress hope to reclaim its rightful place in the political landscape
Sadhguru Writes: Taxing Guns and Bullets For Soil and Climate Action
We must move in the direction where we tax the arms and armaments that are produced. For the amount of money that is being spent on arms, that one per cent would amount to a significant amount, and that could go into climate action
Opinion | Integrated Soil and Water Management Essential to Achieve Food Security in India
Soil and water are fundamental resources for our sustenance with over 95 per cent of our food originating from them. Adequate replenishment of nutrients, increasing organic contents in soil are some of the practices essential for ensuring sustainable food...
Past Forward | To Hang or Pardon Godse: When The Demand to Abolish Capital Punishment was Strengthened
The Gandhian tenet of non-violence was a fine slogan to be displayed at all times, but administration and politics had other priorities
OPINION | Dignity in World Cup Final Defeat
Victory and defeat are part of any sporting competition, be it individual or team games. It is normal to rejoice in success and feel disappointed in defeat but people going over the moon whenever we win and indulging in unrestricted celebrations, and feel...
Opinion | The Sadhguru-Pinker Conversation: A Case of Asymmetrical Incommensurability in Scientific Paradigms
Paradigms are composed of a theory or set of theories which govern the conduct of science among groups of scientists working in their fields
Opinion | Globally Acclaimed Israeli Air Power Comes Heavy on Hamas: Efficacy and Results
The Israeli Air Force is universally recognised to be among the world’s most powerful aerial fighting forces. It has played a major role in deterring terrorist threats and securing the country’s numerous military victories
Political Matrix | The Politics of Bihar Caste Survey
The socio-economic data of the Bihar caste census report reveals multiple marginalities of various castes and also reflects poverty as a phenomenon which appears across castes and communities in the state
Opinion | Durga Puja: Why Obfuscate A Hindu Religious Festival’s Essence
For The New York Times, habitué in Hindu baiting and denigrating Hindu festivals and rituals, the Durga Puja has not been an exception
OPINION | There Is A Constituency in India for A Pro-Hamas Stance. This Should Worry Us
By lapping up without protest the praise of Hamas by their leaders or by cheering the hate-mongering of the likes of Khaled Meshaal, Indian Muslims have signalled that they are susceptible to the call of a pan-Islamic state
Opinion | Can Nawaz Sharif Deliver?
Three major challenges loom over Pakistan as three-time former Prime Minister and leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Main Muhammad Nawaz Sharif ended his four-year self-exile and triumphantly returned to Pakistan on October 21
Opinion | Negation of Two-Nation Theory Key to Winning Back PoJK
The question is how willing is Pakistan’s ruling establishment to abandon anti-Hindu religious nationalism and how strong are the social, political and cultural forces in Pakistan and PoJK to instruct a revolution that would deem the military powerless?