Opinion
Making Solar Mini Grids A Reality: How India Can Achieve Universal Electrification
The solution for electrifying most of rural India lies in the mini-grids with 15-100 kilowatts of peak power, enabled by storage. They can be installed as relatively small, islanded systems to provide electricity to communities of about 1,000 people. As t...
AIMIM Threat, Civic Polls: Why Sena Bid to Rename Aurangabad Threatens Ally Congress in Maharashtra
The proposal to rename Aurangabad is opposed by the Congress, which feels that this expression of a majoritarian sentiment will affect its minority votebase, which is under threat from the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).
Opinion | Farmers’ Protests: Impasse Smacks of Deeper Conspiracy at Play
Sadly, the bold step of the government has been sought to be demonised and weaponized by a subterranean nexus of forces with established links to foreign entities, including China.
Nitish Passes Baton to Trusted Lieutenant RCP Singh to 'Deal' with BJP or Explore New Vistas Before '24?
The transfer of leadership is indicative of the generational shift in the ruling JD(U) in Bihar and the hard posture the party may pursue in the days to come.
How Sarna Code Resolution in Jharkhand Can Spoil BJP’s Bengal Plan of Wooing Tribal Votes
It is a major worry for the BJP to regain its stronghold in the tribal region of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. The
The Chill Factor: Ending LAC Deadlock, Preferably Before Peak Winter, Would Require Give & Take by India and China
Soldiers from both sides facing each other at the Line of Actual Control will suffer enormously through the winter. Any settlement would probably not fully satisfy either side, but it would result in significant disengagement and de-escalation.
OPINION | Narendra Modi is A Committed Constitutionalist Unlike His Critics
It is pertinent to point out Modi has time and again demonstrated that he is a thorough constitutionalist, working as per the path laid out under the Constitution to push for new India’s development that caters to its people’s aspirations.
National Education Policy 2020: Making Indian Youth Skilled to Achieve Atmanirbhar Bharat
The day is not far when the Indian youth will not be a job-seeker but a potential job-giver through the set of vocational, employable and entrepreneurial skills imparted to them at different stages of education and training.
NDA Victory in Bihar Indicates Electors Continue to Repose Faith in PM Modi & Nadda's Leadership
The headline of the day is the improved performance of the Left, which was not part of the mahagathbandhan in 2015. After decades of leading social movements and mobilizing youth, students and women, it used a leg-up from the RJD to parley its existing ba...
How AI, Blockchain, Big Data Can Prove Game Changers in Quality of Sexual Healthcare in India
Emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain and Big Data, can vastly improve the quality of sexual healthcare facilities in India.
Bhagwat Gave BJP a Good Report Card in Dussehra Speech. But Will it Sway Bihar Voters Towards Saffron?
In his Dussehra address on Sunday, Mohan Bhagwat praised the NDA's response to the dual challenges of coronavirus and China, but sought to wrong-foot the Opposition by inveighing against 'divisive' forces masquerading as 'champions of secularism'.
Return of Jungle Raj, Maoist Violence: NDA Uses 'Fear' to Woo Bihar Voters But Will it Translate to Electoral Gain?
The NDA is layering the peaceful rule of Nitish Kumar with development as its main agenda since November 2005 on the top of this fear factor.
What Trump’s Covid-19 Positive Test Means for His Re-election as He Struggles to Close Gap With Biden
A Covid-hit Trump’s ability to influence the polls is not known, as he is trailing Biden in both the polls and in fund-raising.
Opinion | University Teachers Not Getting Salaries On Time Exposes Delhi Govt Ignorance, Writes DUSU President and ABVP Leader
The students of Delhi University have been facing problems due the poor management of the university’s working. The funds that are administered with an intention to provide better facilities to the students have not been worked upon, rather used as extra...
Why Rivers Need Trees, Writes Sadhguru
If we create vegetation, it will hold water, and the rivers will be replenished. If we spread this awareness to everyone in the country, arrive at a common policy, and start the implementation, it will be a huge and successful step for the future of our n...
OPINION | A Wake-up call for Gilgit-Baltistan
In a desperate attempt to guarantee a victory in the forthcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is leaving no stone unturned.