Opinion
Opinion | Haryana Results: Proof the Modi Juggernaut is Unstoppable
The BJP's success in Haryana has once again endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tireless appeal, unrelenting popularity and if anything, the Modi juggernaut has only become bigger and more energised
Opinion | Greenwashing Threatens the Paris Agreement: Can We Trust Corporate Climate Pledges?
The Paris Agreement's ambitious goals depend on the active participation of the corporate world. But a pervasive culture of greenwashing – where eco-friendly promises often mask inaction or even deception – is eroding the trust essential for meaningful cl...
Let’s Talk Sex | What Does it Mean to be Abrosexual?
What sets abrosexuality apart from other orientations is its inherent changeability. Unlike bisexuality or pansexuality, which involve consistent attraction to multiple genders, abrosexuality involves fluctuations in attraction patterns
Opinion | When Puja and Namaz Were Offered Peacefully in Dhar’s Bhojshala
In a new book, senior IPS officer Shailendra Srivastava, who was then IG, Indore Range, gives a graphic account of the day when Friday prayers had coincided with Basant Panchami at Bhojshala in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh
Opinion | Why Political Imagination Demands Rupture
Seeking validation from established institutions or avoiding the discomfort of dissent ultimately stifles genuine political thought. It is in the ‘rupture,’ in the willingness to risk irrelevance, that truly transformative ideas take root
Opinion | ‘Under The Volcano’: How The Legacy of Polish Cinema Is Not Just Alive But Also Thriving
The film, ‘Under The Volcano’, is a testament to the enduring power of Polish storytelling, merging the personal and the political, the local and the global, in a way that is both deeply rooted in tradition and forward-looking
Opinion | Tirupati Ladoo Row: The Great ‘Prasadam’ Debate of Our Generation
The misconceived interpretation of secularism in India by politicians, ironically by Hindus themselves, has ensured total liberty for foreign religions and tight control over only Hindu temples
Right Word | Understanding the Flare-up in Baloch Militancy in Pakistan
The policy of treating the entire Baloch population as a security threat and responding with military force to what is fundamentally a political matter has led to countless deaths over the years
Opinion | Why India’s Neighbourhood Challenge Has No Easy Answers
Our neighbours will want to benefit from what we do but will also resist a tight embrace to preserve their version of ‘strategic autonomy’
Opinion | The Folly of Retrospective Taxation: Why India Must Move Forward
If India wants to be seen as a credible investment destination, it must ditch these knee-jerk tax grabs and adhere to transparent, predictable policies
Finepoint | Strategy, Security, Semiconductors: PM Modi’s Singapore Sojourn Aims for Major Bump in Ties
Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, has expressed optimism about PM Modi’s visit, highlighting new areas of cooperation that could lead to closer strategic ties between the two nations
Opinion | Escalation in Imphal West: Analysing the Koutruk Attack
This incident saw the use of drones equipped with RPGs, a tactic rarely seen in the region and one that has raised alarms among security forces and civilians alike
Opinion | Why We Should Not Siphon the Sacredness Out of Our Plate
This National Nutrition Week, as artificial flavours dominate our meals, let's remember the sacred power of real food. Don't let engineered taste siphon away true nourishment
Opinion | What Next? Quotas in Cricket Team?
Since Rahul Gandhi has become so obsessed with caste, one may not be surprised if he starts talking about the caste and communal composition of the Indian cricket team. The next demand may be reservation in the team
Opinion | Why We Love Films with a Dose of Horror
Bollywood is aware that a well-made horror film attracts the average viewer. That results in the production of several films of the genre and some of them become highly successful
Opinion | A Case for Uniformity in Personal Laws
While the diversity of India’s cultural and religious traditions is a source of strength, it is essential to recognise that the legal system must evolve to reflect modern values of equality, justice, and human rights