Opinion
Opinion | PM Modi's Garib Kalyan: Why Rahul Gandhi is Wrong in Saying 'Poverty is a State of Mind'
In the New India being deftly shaped by Prime Minister Modi, poverty is being replaced by dexterity and adroitness of thought, action and purpose, so that we move closer to prosperity, in more ways than one
Opinion | ‘Mother India’ Noise For Votes May Not Work For The Congress
The Congress party will have to rejig its strategy to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The no-confidence motion was a lost opportunity for the grand old party
Opinion | The Bold Reopening of Neelkanth Ganjoo Murder Case Restores a Sense of Justice and Hope
Modi government’s audacious move to revive Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo’s murder case is a thunderous slap to the apologists who appeased terrorist Yasin Malik while he terrorised Kashmir with Pakistan's backing
Opinion | Unveiling the Underbelly: Nuh-Mewat’s Grisly Tale of Atrocities and Strife
The tragic loss of lives and the suffering endured by the people of Nuh-Mewat underscore the urgent need for comprehensive police reforms, strengthened law enforcement, and increased security measures
Opinion | Urbanism as a Way of Life: The Concept of Space and Place
A place is a physical area we inhabit, marked and bound by a concrete territory, while a space is a perceived area around us that is dynamic, based on where we are and who we are with
India First | Why Renaming UPA as INDIA Won’t Cut Much Ice
A change of name would not help the Congress to wash away the sins committed by the UPA government during its 10-year regime
Opinion | As China Provokes India Again, It’s Time to Take Back Aksai Chin
The ‘stapled visas’ incident is seen as one step further in China’s grand expansionist plan and communist vision to occupy others’ land. The only way to put an end to this psycho-warfare is to firmly retake Aksai Chin
Opinion | UCC Surprise: Why It Is Not Just A Hindu-Muslim Binary
While it is still unclear what form a proposed UCC will eventually take, the debate may not be as straightforward as traditional fault lines suggest
Opinion | The Urgent Need for Prison Reforms in India
The fact that prisoners are able to access 5G phones within the confines of a prison speaks to the existence of deep-rooted corruption and systemic deficiencies
More Concerned About What UCC Would Mean for Hindus, Says Advocate J Sai Deepak
In an interview with News18, J Sai Deepak details the sticking points around the UCC
Opinion | France Teetering on The Brink of Anarchy
Violent protests have become a common sight across France. Since 2017, the French police have been heavily militarised in the name of serving the public but it has made the secular republic a republic of fear, at least for the people of colour
Opinion | Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Subhas Chandra Bose: The Icons of West Bengal
Both Syama Prasad and Bose were fiercely and staunchly concerned and connected with the fate and destiny of Bengal and Bengalis and yet, had a clear vision of India’s greatness, a vision that was national, pan-Indian and global
Opinion | The Darkness Ahead: Where The Ukraine War Is Headed
There is no doubt that Ukraine faces an existential threat, given that Russia is bent on dismembering it and making sure that the surviving rump state is not only economically weak, but is neither a de facto nor a de jure member of NATO
Opinion | Responsible Behaviour in Space: Why Public Participation is Key
Nations, at times, do not take UN resolutions seriously. Governments are only accountable to the public, at least in democracies. As a result, the public must become involved and call for responsible space behaviour
Opinion | The Roaring Success of PM Jan-Dhan Yojana, Modi Government’s Flagship Scheme for Financial Inclusion
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana has brought the unbanked into the banking system, expanded the financial architecture of India and brought financial inclusion to almost every adult
How India Can Use Technology as a Strategic Tool to Advance Its Interests
As an aspiring world power, India should focus on utilising its strengths in the technological realm to advance its strategic interests