Opinion
Opinion | Sowing Seeds of Division: Pitroda’s Racist Rant Threatens India’s Cosmopolitan Dream
In a country like India, which is a microcosm of the world, this insidious racial profiling is nothing short of an abject attempt at sowing the seeds of otherness
Opinion | New India And Rise of Young Bharatiya Thinkers
2014 can be called the year when Bharatiya intellectuals rooted in Bharat felt liberated. The challenge to the Western, Marxist narrative began taking shape in the true sense
Opinion | Kasaragod’s Omerta Code
Members of criminal gangs are supposed to maintain absolute secrecy, and not divulge any details about the criminal organisation they work in. This code of silence towards law enforcement forms the bedrock of criminal ethics among organised crime clans
Opinion | Beyond Politics: Protecting Sanatana Dharma from Misguided Extremism
Sanatana Dharma is eternal for the diversity it allows for in thought, and not necessarily its rituals. Therefore, narrowing the interpretation of Sanatana Dharma to exclude all differences of opinion is distorting its greatness and, indeed, the very reas...
Opinion | Wooing the Muslim Vote: TMC’s Risky Gamble in West Bengal
If the West Bengal government is serious about Muslim welfare, it should stop pandering to moneyed musclemen and right-wing ideologues. What the community needs is progressive leadership
Opinion | BJP Champions Wealth Creators, While Congress Clings to Outdated Ideology
It appears that the Congress of today is yet again in the grip of Leftist thought, and is determined to re-paint the private industry and its wealth creators with the old brush
Opinion | Zero Tolerance: Rajnath Singh Affirms India’s Stance Against Terrorism
The statement by Rajnath Singh, and India’s surgical strikes following Uri and at Balakot are a signal of its strategic intent, ability and willingness to respond strongly to terror attacks carried out on its soil
Opinion | Congress’ Pre-Poll Playbook: Setting the Stage for ‘I Told You So’ Moment
Demonstrating remarkable farsightedness by anticipating its defeat, Congress has readied a list of alibis to explain the coming loss. By its querulous complaints in the run-up to the elections, it is preparing the ground for ‘I told you so’ moment once th...
Opinion | From Lagging Behind to Leading the Pack: India’s Transformation in Evacuation Operations
About 15 years ago, the situation of Indians caught in distress abroad was no good. However, whilst little understood in 2014, PM Modi and his government’s response to support Indians caught in distress has in many ways become a hallmark of his governance...
Opinion | Randeep Hooda, Kunal Khemu: When Actors Become Directors in Bollywood
As long as films get made, a few actors of every generation will opt for direction with the hope of making well-appreciated and successful films
Right Word | Bangladesh Genocide Day: History Repeating Itself in Pakistan?
The military establishment had displayed its dominance in the decision-making process during the 1970 elections. The same template continues even today in Pakistan. Considering the ongoing developments that Pakistan is witnessing, it seems to be heading t...
Bahar Bharat | Bangkok: The Two New Charms of Thailand’s Capital City
Indian tourists comprise the bulk of the arrivals and because of this, the Royal Thai government has waived visa fees for Indian tourists for a stay of thirty days or less till May 2024
Opinion | Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, Shivaram Rajguru: The Legendary Trio of India’s Freedom Struggle
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru willingly laid down their lives for their motherland as they wanted to inspire their brethren through their sacrifice. They were all less than 25 years old when they died for Bharat
Opinion | Viksit Bharat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision for a Developed India
Viksit Bharat encapsulates PM Modi’s vision of a prosperous, inclusive & technologically advanced India. It seeks to unleash the latent potential of India’s billion-plus population, harnessing their creativity and innovation to drive sustainable & equitab...
Right Word | How Pakistan-China Nexus is Subjugating Balochistan Leading to Widespread Dissent
Despite the purported economic integration goals of CPEC, the Baloch people express profound concerns regarding potential repercussions on their natural resources and the delicate ecological balance of the region
Book Review | ‘Modian Consensus’ Offers In-Depth Analysis of India’s Political Evolution
Swadesh Singh’s ‘Modian Consensus: The Rediscovery of Bharat’ takes us to India’s political journey over the last 150 years and rightfully captivates it into five consensus phases that have driven India, particularly since the 1870s