Opinion
Opinion | Waqf to Bangladesh: Five Big Challenges Modi 3.0 Faces in Next 100 Days
The Modi government has been cautious in the time of coalition, leaving the bouncers and late swingers, like sending the Waqf Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee and rolling back lateral entry of talented individuals in the government
Opinion | Rediscovering Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh: A Poet for Our Time, And All Time
Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh died too young, his genius largely unrecognised. Yet, his poetry, filled with Dostoevskian introspection and unflinching social commentary, resonates today more than ever
Finepoint | India Enters Mission Mode to Bring Russia and Ukraine to the Table
Over the past few months, there has been a flurry of diplomatic activity, with India actively positioning itself as a mediator between the two warring sides. India’s role is stronger than ever, but success will depend on what Russia, Ukraine and NATO real...
Opinion | India Needs Focused Approach to Excel in ‘Olympics of Skilling’
While India's WorldSkills contingent grows, translating participation into medal wins demands a strategic shift. Prioritising industry collaboration, financial access, and high-potential sectors will be key to unlocking India's true potential on the globa...
Straight Talk | Rahul Gandhi’s Misleading Rhetoric Abroad Tarnishes India’s Global Image
One would assume that holding the constitutional post of the LoP would make the Congress leader measure his words when abroad. As it turns out, Rahul Gandhi’s statements are only further maligning India on foreign soil
Opinion | A Third Kanishka Bombing Inquiry? The Petition’s Dangerous Disregard for Evidence
Two comprehensive investigations confirmed Khalistani terrorists were responsible for the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182. Demanding a third inquiry disrespects the victims and their families
Opinion | With ‘Outsider’ Remark, Rahul Gandhi Puts Kashmiri Non-Muslims at Great Risk
The entire Islamist narrative in J&K is that anybody other than Kashmiri Muslims is an ‘outsider’ and fit to be converted, driven out, or killed
Opinion | Why India Needs an R&D Push
India needs comprehensive reforms to replicate the success seen in the US and China
Opinion | Why Tuesday’s Kolkata Chaos Should Alarm Mamata Banerjee
That so many people came without masks, braved police lathis and water cannons and spoke about their dissatisfaction with the actions of the state government should send a message to Nabanna
Opinion | Why Bengal’s Rulers Now Need a New Gameplan
Because despite their efforts to suppress and intimidate, protests and demands for ‘Justice for Tilottama’ are growing in size and volume
Opinion | Sustainable India: Unlocking the Potential of Green Harvesting
Green harvesting is not just an agricultural or technological practice but a pragmatic shift towards a more sustainable and stable future
Opinion | Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Women’s Safety a Farce in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee’s political rhetoric is meaningless when women in Kolkata continue to live in fear, exposed to violence and exploitation. Enough with the empty promises—what Bengal needs is real action
Opinion | Waqf Amendment Bill: Another ‘Triple Talaq’ Moment for Muslim Community?
The Waqf Amendment Bill is about progress. Like the Triple Talaq ban, this reform is about ensuring that Waqf properties are managed effectively so they can benefit those who need them most, fostering a brighter future for India's Muslim community
Opinion | Caste-Based Quotas and Quest for Viksit Bharat
In its pursuit of social justice, India needs a targeted, tailored approach: One size does not fit all
Opinion | Rahul Gandhi's Lotus Remark: Ignorance, Arrogance or Both?
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in Parliament about the Lotus in conjunction with the ‘Chakravyuh’ were, to say the least, bizarre and preposterous
Opinion | Budget 2024: A Positive Leap Towards Sustainable Development and Innovation
Union Budget 2024 is not just a fiscal plan but a bold blueprint for India’s future, laying out a roadmap for sustainable growth, technological advancement, and empowered youth to create a more vibrant and inclusive nation