Opinion
On Cusp of New Cold War, How India's Tough Stand Against Aggressive China Will Change Geopolitics Forever
Knowing the Chinese track record, how will Modi be able to tell his citizens that we must go back to believing China? From here on, we cannot take our eyes off even a square inch of the LAC for even an instant.
Sidelining Old Guard, Giving Rahul Gandhi New Public Persona: Why Cong is Desperate to be Led by Scion
Efforts are being made to build a new public persona of Rahul Gandhi. To stress on his intellectual side, Rahul Gandhi held six one on one conversations with experts.
OPINION | Data and the Road to Recovery from Coronavirus Pandemic
A coordinated approach is required to ensure we don’t end up data rich, information poor.
Rahul Gandhi is Acting Against National Interest, By Design or Default
Calling the Prime Minister names or trying to show him in bad light only demonstrates the frustrations of Mr Gandhi for his inability to increase his political stocks in India.
Chinese Whispers: Media in Beijing is Blaming India for LAC Clash, and That is in No Way Surprising
The primary line of argument reiterated in almost all the Chinese media outlets is that Indian troops crossed the line and were the aggressor; it was because of Indian provocations that the violence occurred.
US Congress Introduces Bill to Enable Police Reforms, But India Remains Indifferent to its Floyd Moment
The white majority servitude imposed on certain communities in America and the inequities heaped on them by state and society are a reality that the Indian subcontinent is more than familiar with.
Migrants Are Back Home But Nitish Kumar's Job Promise Poses Challenge for CM Chair Before Polls
With nearly one-third of the total population living below poverty line and lack of employment opportunities, a large section of Bihar’s young population was forced to move out for livelihood.
OPINION | Did the Supreme Court Get it Right With Its 4G Order in Jammu and Kashmir?
The judgment is significant from the standpoint of deference the courts should observe in those areas of decision-making where specialised and technical judgment of executive is involved.
Explaining Sharp Rise in Ahmedabad's Coronavirus Mortality Rate From Behind the Scenes
An analysis of Ahmedabad’s COVID response at all stages – preparatory, during and aftercare needs to be evaluated to find answers.
Why DMK Leader Bharathi's Arrest Under SC/ST Act is Unlikely to Make Much Political Impact
The police action followed a high court directive to investigate a social media video where RS Bharathi is shown telling party cadre how DMK patriarch, the late M Karunanidhi, as chief minister had recommended the elevation of a particular incumbent judge...
Covid-19 Hit India's Pharma Sector, But it Can Use Shortage of Chinese APIs to Emerge as a Dominant Player
If India is unable to fulfil the global demand for generic medicines due to the APIs shortage, its influence and power as one of the leading suppliers of generic medicines could be affected.
Tour of Duty: Explosive Idea or Dud Grenade?
The ToD proposal opens up the entry gates of the haloed portals of the Indian Army just a little bit wider for those who wanted an opportunity to serve the country, even if this meant that it was a fleeting opportunity.
Govt’s Coronavirus Package a Stimulus for Corporate Farming But Leaves Debt-ridden Farmers Asking for More
The National Sample Survey Office data has shown that 40 per cent farmers would like to quit agriculture if they had other means of livelihood.
2020 Could Be to PM Narendra Modi What 1991 Was to PV Narasimha Rao: A Lasting Legacy
If history is any indication, there is nothing like a good crisis to get economic activity going.
With 350 Covid-19 Deaths in 45 Days, What's Ailing Ahmedabad and What's the Remedy?
If you take the entire state of Gujarat, then the death toll is around 475 and total number of positive cases stand at around 7,800. This means Ahmedabad’s share in total death due to the virus stands at 75%.
India's Naval Evacuation Gets Underway Amidst a Pandemic
While it is being coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions worldwide, the endeavour is a ‘paid-for’ service, with returning passengers being charged for “mandatory quarantine” facilities and hospitalisation costs.