Opinion
IAF Mi-17V5 Helicopter Crash: What is HTAWS and Why It is Need of the Hour
India has lost many soldiers like General Bipin Rawat to Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) crashes. HTAWS could be the panacea for this persisting problem.
OPINION: Lynching of Sri Lankan National in Pakistan Exposes Islam's Tryst with Blasphemy
The very Islamic states fail the test of religious tolerance whether governed by Sharia and the Hadith or any 'secular constitution'.
On Cryptocurrency, India Must Not Aid the Rise of Digital Haji Mastans
India, being one of the world’s hottest innovation hotspots, has a great opportunity to lead the world on development of a crypto ecosystem.
Opinion | Guaranteed MSP is State-enabled Loot That Will Not Help Real Farmers
So-called protesting farmers will not readily capitulate now; they believe because they were able to persuade the government to bend on the three farm bills, it will cave in on MSP too.
In Calling out Colonial Mindset, PM Exposes West-borrowed Activism That Stalls Development
A colonial mind may not be able to appreciate that Indian steps towards environmental rejuvenation are second to none. India’s growth story cannot wait for policy validation from outside.
Not Guaranteed MSP, an Agriculture Export Policy Can Increase Farmers’ Income
As Parliament is set to clear the decks for repeal of three farm laws, a guaranteed MSP is no panacea either. Instead, an Agriculture Export Policy can address farmers’ woes.
Tennis Player Peng Shuai’s Disappearance Shows Once Again How China Punishes Dissenters
Such is Chinese fear of internal dissent that China has, between 2007 and 2019, tripled its domestic security spending to more than 1.24 trillion yuan.
Opinion | 26/11 and Hindu Terror: Exposing Conspiracy to Demonise an Entire Civilisation
‘Hindu Terror’ bogey is one of the most shrewd scams to wallop, demonise, smear and shame an entire civilisation, while whitewashing Islamists for their heinous act of waging war on Bharat.
BRI is More Than a Debt Trap. It is Exporting China’s Carbon Emissions to Poor Nations
China’s BRI is inherently carbon-intensive given that its primary focus has been on building conventional infrastructure and not green infrastructure.
India Needs to Regulate Cryptocurrency, It Need Not Go the China Way
India should protect the interest of innovators. It can learn from global markets such as the UK and Singapore where cryptocurrency is not a legal tender but is considered a property.
Pakistan Appointing New US Envoy Shows a Dangerous Regime Co-Opting Terrorists Around the World
While Pakistan may think this is the best way to capitalise upon its victory in Afghanistan, foisting a terrorist enthusiast upon Washington is unlikely to produce the results it expects.
Neither Messy Nor Hidden: Poor Migrants in Urban Slums Deserve Access to Basic Services
Every year, lakhs of rural migrants arrive in large cities, looking for jobs, education and a better life. Many are forced to live in congested slums or on pavements.
When Babur Who Hated India is a Patriot and Vedic People Who Adored Her are Aliens
Mani Shankar Aiyar or Audrey Truschke are not the real problems. The real problem is the prevailing ‘liberal’ preoccupation in finding ‘secular’ traits among some of the most reviled fanatics.
India Can Do ‘Something’ for Afghan Officers Trained in Indian Military Academies Crying for Help
There could be 1,500 or 2,000 such Afghan officers trained in various Indian military academies in the last few years who are now in a predicament.
We May Not Agree with Kangana Ranaut’s 'Bheek' Remark but Her Dignity as Woman Must be Respected
Critique of Kangana Ranaut can focus on the historical legitimacy of her assertions if we are so shaken up by what she believes and broadcasts to her fan base.
Opinion: Why Should I Pay to Worship My Deity?
Temples were at the centre of India’s culture. Rulers ruled in the name of the deity. It all changed with the advent of Islam in the Indian subcontinent.