Opinion
Taiwan is Not Ukraine: Why It Makes Little Sense for China to Attack Taipei Right Now
The One China Principle, which states that the PRC and Taiwan form one Chinese nation, is the basis of Beijing’s claims over the island and its 23 million people.
With Eye on China, India Joins Race To Weaponise Quantum Tech in Future Military Conflicts
With the leaps made by China in the quantum domain, there is a fear of Chinese military developing both offensive and neutralising capabilities using this kind of technology.
As Ukraine Erupts, North and South Korea are Locked in Their Own Arms Race
North Korea, long known as the ‘Impossible State’, is proving to be just as insuperable a problem for Biden as it was for his predecessors.
Opinion: Pakistan And China Are Moving To Take Over Gilgit-Baltistan
By incorporating Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan will act in clear violation of the UN resolutions that have designated PoGB as a disputed territory.
In Russia-Ukraine War, India Finds Herself in a Pickle
The neutrality option will become difficult to exercise for India if forces far more powerful than her start pushing and forcing her to choose a side.
Nothing Sterling about Navratna NBCC, Green View Project Lays Bare Inherent Flaws in PSUs
And all along, we thought that it is only the profit-chasing private businesspersons who are callous and inhumane.
Why It is Wrong to Equate Legitimate Hindu Concerns With a Political Party’s Agenda
It is possible for someone to politically disagree with the BJP and still take the position that Hindus have been treated as second-class citizens right from the inception of the Indian republic.
On Weekly Chitrahaars, Holiday Antaksharis or Daily Commute, Lata Mangeshkar was India’s Soundtrack
Lata Mangeshkar was a national treasure, Bollywood’s Didi much before the political Didi emerged on the scene.
Tractors, Truckers and Trudeau: The Hypocrisy of Western Politicians Stands Exposed
Regardless of whether or not anyone agrees with the Canadian truckers protest against vaccination mandates, there is delicious irony in what Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is facing.
For Kids’ Sake, End COVID Fixation, Start Undoing the Harm Done to Them
An analysis of nearly 2 million children in Sweden showed no child died due to Covid. We must note that Sweden had its schools open for under-16 kids throughout, including peak pandemic.
Congress Minister Passed on British Intel Reports on Subhas Chandra Bose to Gandhi
It has been suggested that at the heart of Bose’s conflict with Gandhi and the Congress high command was certain findings about his activities by the intelligence agencies.
Merging Amar Jawan Jyoti with the Flame at National War Memorial Displays Spirit of Oneness
Maintaining Amar Jawan Jyoti flames at two locations may dilute the impact of the ceremonials and the spirit that form a part of this solemn ritual.
Christophe Jaffrelot and Gilles Verniers Write: BJP and Caste is Like Old Wine in New Bottle
Nalin Mehta argues we missed the transformation of BJP under Narendra Modi who, according to him, is not only more representative of OBCs, but also defends them. We want to address Mehta’s critique.
Eyes Can Tell a Story: How Birju Maharaj’s Lesson Has Helped Me in Covid Times
I learnt Kathak under Birju Maharaj for three years. Thrice a week at 5pm, it became a routine to attend his classes at Bharatiya Kala Kendra.
How Satyajit Ray Stopped Birju Maharaj from a 26th Take for a Song in Shatranj Ke Khilari
During lunch or tea breaks Maharajji (Birju Maharaj), Manikda (Satyajit Ray), Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols.
India’s Ageing Population Has More Women but Systemic Inequality Will Hurt Them More than Men
Female workforce participation must be encouraged so that the future generations of older women can become economically independent.