Opinion
Opinion | Why America Should Shun Trudeau’s ‘Juvenile Diplomacy’ and Embrace India Tighter
In a world order based on democracy, mutual respect, non-interference, and fair play, Justin Trudeau’s ‘juvenile diplomacy’ has no space
Opinion | How Government Stalls Wealth Creation
The traumas of socialism continue to haunt India. We fail to create wealth from the resources we have been endowed with
Opinion | Lessons From Massachusetts Institute of Technology And The US For Indian Startups
MIT promotes a culture of curiosity and a constant thirst for learning and knowledge. It also emphasises the importance of the art of storytelling for a startup, the necessity of having the spirit of a pirate, and the discipline of a Navy SEAL when buildi...
Opinion | Love and Grief for Ratan Tata Shatter ‘Majoritarian’ Narrative Against India
The outpouring of grief across ideological lines at Ratan Tata’s demise throws out of the window boilerplate narratives of India’s majoritarianism and religious intolerance
Opinion | Why the Maldives Matters: India’s Strategic Imperative in the Indian Ocean
The Maldives matters to India’s strategic calculus more than many realise. Its location alone makes it a key factor in countering Chinese influence, containing extremism, and ensuring stability across the entire Indian Ocean region
Opinion | Why October 7 Is Even Bigger Than 9/11, And Israel’s Fight Is So Important
If 9/11 was done to drive a burning javelin of fear into the heart of the strongest superpower, 10/7 was to tell every small island of resistance around the planet that it stands to be wiped out, from the river right up to the sea
The Maha Picture | Eknath Shinde At The Helm, But Why The Hold-Up in Naming Him Maharashtra CM Candidate?
In an election as unpredictable as this one, where new political narratives can emerge overnight, keeping the CM position open allows the alliance to make adjustments based on how the election campaign unfolds.
Opinion | Passive Euthanasia Has Implications Transcending the Terminally Ill
India's new guidelines attempt to navigate the thorny terrain of passive euthanasia, but their impact extends far beyond the terminally ill, raising complex questions about family burdens, hidden motives, and the true cost of compassion in a nation with l...
Opinion | West Asia War: Iran Must Be Made To Pay For The Attack On Israel
The revenge attacks in the name of Nasrallah also mean that Iran had lost the moral high ground in this battle of legitimacy to Israel
Straight Talk | Transforming India's Sanitation Story: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’s Decade of Change
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the Gandhi Jayanti of 2014, he did not just start a sanitation campaign, but initiated a profound shift in India’s approach to public health and cleanliness
Opinion | Building Bridges: The Need for New Platforms for Bipartisan Political Dialogue in India
As the likes of Nehru and Vajpayee demonstrated, it is possible to engage across political lines while remaining committed to one’s principles. It is time for India to reclaim that legacy
Opinion | Jammu & Kashmir Elections: The Modi Factor
Not only are J&K elections being held in a free and fair manner but have also been peaceful, with foreign observers getting to witness India’s transparent electoral process under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Opinion | Why Khamenei’s India Statement is a Self-Goal for Iran
The statement by Iran’s Supreme Leader about Muslims in India, in which he says that they are suffering like the Muslims in Gaza and in Myanmar, is not at all conducive towards promoting the right atmosphere for bilateral cooperation
Opinion | PM Modi’s US Visit: Time to Capitalise on Shared Interests
The Biden presidency has, on the whole, been positive for India. During it, Prime Minister Modi made a State visit to the US and also addressed the American Congress for the second time
Opinion | Modi 3.0: Hundred Magnificent Days of Action and Impact
If the first 100 days are anything to go by, Modi 3.0 is poised to be a game changer in propelling India onto the path of higher growth, equity, structural reforms, and macroeconomic stability
Opinion | Quad, Indian Diaspora and Donald Trump: PM Modi’s High-Powered US Tour
This high-powered diplomatic tour comes at a time when India has intensified its efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table and out of the battlefield