Opinion

The Bhushan posse—some of whom were members of Sonia Gandhi's erstwhile NAC—will do nothing to call out Hamas. Exposing Hamas and its bigotry undermines a diligent left-liberal project to preserve a sense of Muslim victimhood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Jan Dhan scheme has provided a foundation for financial security, entrepreneurship, and a brighter future for countless Indians

The young doctors of RG Kar Medical College and across Bengal have not only kept up their quest to get justice for their murdered colleague but also forced the normally reluctant general public to come out and voice their anger at the rampant corruption a...

While comprehensive, PM Modi’s 98-minute speech lacked the usual fire and urgency. Given his gift for connecting with the nation, a more focused message might have resonated more deeply

In the prime minister’s inspiring and effective women-centric, women-led, women-oriented development politics, he must try to move towards accomplishing the time-marked goal of eliminating India’s crime against women problem

The responsibility to safeguard minorities lies with the majority community. It's time to act, to ensure that ‘Golden Bengal’ lives up to its name, not just in its anthem, but in its actions

Pakistan’s renewed aggression demands a strategic response from India, one that moves beyond outdated playbooks

India's recent rail accidents expose a dangerous gap: while we race towards modernisation, basic safety is being left behind. True progress demands prioritising safety alongside speed, ensuring ambition doesn't come at the cost of lives

The Indira Gandhi government believed destroying the Shah Commission Report would erase the 1975 Emergency from India's memory. But history, like truth, has a way of re-emerging

It’s time for a complete overhaul—rigorous pilot training, modernised infrastructure, and stringent oversight—before more lives are lost to negligence

Too many Akshay Kumar films have underperformed in recent times. However, he has a few promising releases in the coming months, and his fans must be hoping they will succeed at the box office

As China's influence stretches across Southeast Asia, India is adopting a proactive stance, transforming the Andaman and Nicobar Islands into a strategic stronghold. This assertive response is not just a show of force, it's a declaration: India will not b...

As a non-signatory of transboundary water treaties, Beijing operates without accountability, leveraging its upstream position to control rivers vital to downstream nations. This disregard for international norms risks catastrophic environmental and humani...

As global order crumbles, India and Russia find common ground. While the West fixates on Ukraine, India navigates its own path, seeking stability in a partnership with Moscow

With the world on edge, the US election has become a global obsession. As Biden faces questions about his fitness to lead and Trump fights for his political survival, the stakes have never been higher - for America, and for the world

France’s presidential election will be in 2027 and people will watch how long and how well Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the Left coalition work. If it does not last till 2027, as many fear, Marine Le Pen may succeed Macron at Elysee Palace