Opinion
Opinion | Why So Many Congress Leaders Are Leaving the Grand Old Party
The Congress’ ideological shift, lack of clear vision, inconsistent functioning, and centralisation of power are driving its leaders away
Global Watch | Why India and the West Should Be Concerned About New Ruling Alliance in Nepal
With Oli’s return to power, there is a growing risk that Nepal’s strategic autonomy may be compromised, potentially undermining its cooperative relationships with India and the US
Opinion | India And United States: An Old Friend, An Older Frenemy
In the parabolic arc from the Middle East to the South China Sea, only India provided the US with the geostrategic depth to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
Right Word | How CPEC Has Become the Curse of Balochistan
The collective portrayal of CPEC as a threat to Balochistan encompasses concerns of environmental degradation, displacement of local populations, and undermining the region’s socio-economic stability
Srimat Swami Smaranananda Ji Maharaj’s Demise is a Personal Loss, Writes PM Modi | Opinion
Just like Swami Atmasthananda Ji, Swami Smaranananda Ji too dedicated his entire life for spreading the ideas of Acharya Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Mata Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda across the world, writes PM Narendra Modi
Opinion | Seven Conspiracy Theories Before Lok Sabha Elections and One Grain of Truth
To obsess over the conspiratorial is to hurtle down the river of insanity. But connecting invisible dots on the shifting sandbanks of politics can give one a glimpse of the course that the river will take
Opinion | Selective Degradation of Malayalam Cinema Must Be Prevented
Kerala is known for its liberal values, yet it banned ‘The Kerala Story’ from being shown in theatres. It is crucial for all cinema enthusiasts to ensure that the medium remains free from becoming machinery of propaganda and to do that, selective degradat...
Straight Talk | Bharat Has Arrived: Indian Navy’s Daring Operations Are a Message to the World
At a time when the world appears more divided than ever, India is going out of its way to rescue ships irrespective of which country they belong to. That is a statement, and speaks volumes about India’s emergence as a “Vishwamitra”
Opinion | Dragon in the Room: Congruence, Convergence and Conflicts in Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region comprises 65 per cent of the world’s oceans, and countries throughout the region depend on the free movement of goods and people for their livelihoods
Opinion | Nourishing the Future: India’s United Stand Against Malnutrition
India has pursued nutritional security through ambitious policy initiatives spanning decades. Despite improvements, undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies continue to impair the growth and development of millions of Indian children
Opinion | Citizenship Amendment Act: Humane and Inclusive
The CAA does not disturb the status quo of any Indian citizen. It gives legitimacy to persecuted minorities who are residing or have been forced to seek refuge in India and were compelled to flee from their “home” countries after facing religious persecut...
Book review | Not Just Rupa’s Story: It’s the Saga of India’s Evolution Too
Daudayal Mehra, Rajen Mehra’s granduncle, established Rupa in Kolkata in 1936
Sadhguru Writes | Why You Should Not Sleep on Maha Shivratri
On the night of Maha Shivratri, there is a natural upsurge of energy in the Northern Hemisphere. When everything is being pulled up, if your spine takes a horizontal position, it will cause imbalances in your system
Opinion | India Rebooting into a Middle-Income Economy
Barring impactful Black Swan events in a volatile geopolitical scenario, India is poised to make its Amrit Kaal period to its centenary in 2047 a truly transformative one
Opinion | The Savarkar the Ideological Left Will Never Tell You About
It is true that Savarkar was an unabashed champion of Hindutva and a Hindu Rashtra. But did Savarkar’s seemingly exclusionary idea of nationhood influence his vision of what the Indian state ought to be? Not quite
Opinion | Cementing Election Commission’s Credibility: The Need for Another TN Seshan
The EC has become a pale shadow of what it was under Seshan, consisting—with some exceptions—of compliant officers grateful for their appointment. A strong and independent EC is imperative for preserving the credentials of the world’s largest democracy