Opinion
Book Review | ‘Western Media Narratives on India’ Exposes a Century of Sabotage
Umesh Upadhyay's ‘Western Media Narratives on India’ shows how, for a century, the West has sought to sabotage India's potential. Through biased reporting, deliberate misrepresentation, and manufactured crises, a relentless effort has been made to hold In...
Opinion | Khela Hobe? How Mamata is Playing to Win
Using the police to intimidate is not a new game but cancelling a key football match is unprecedented
Opinion | Waqf Law Amendments: Leitmotif is Property Rights, Not Interference in Personal Law
Property rights must conform to the law of the land and not left to be governed by personal laws
Opinion | Why Bangladesh Must Brace for a Long Period of Internal Chaos and Upheaval
It is doubtful if a physically unwell and aged Muhammad Yunus will be able to manage or contain this kind of chaos
Opinion | Budget 2024: Paving the Way for Resilient and Productive Agriculture Sector
With a focus on research, climate-resilient crops, and sustainable practices like natural farming, the budget empowers farmers to meet the challenges of the future
Opinion | Why Not Unisex Outfits for Team India at the 2028 Olympics?
The disastrous ‘ikat-inspired’ ceremonial outfits for the 2024 games highlight the shortcomings of Indian design for the Olympics
Opinion | The Importance of India’s T20I Series Win Against Sri Lanka
For the new head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I series win against Sri Lanka has been a good start. The ongoing series has proved again that India has a much-wanted problem of plenty
Opinion | The Title ‘Durbar Hall’ Had To Go, But Let's Redefine The Presidency Too
The President's office today needs to not just be seen as more effectively relevant, but be so. A debate is needed that goes beyond quibbling over nomenclature
Right Word | Trafficking, Drugs, Cybercrimes: Chinese Links to Transnational Organised Crime is a Global Nightmare
Recent incidents of Indian nationals trafficked to Cambodia and coerced into participating in fraudulent schemes by Chinese cybercriminals underscore this concern
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...