Opinion
OPINION | Why Public Affairs is More Relevant in the Digital Age Now Than Ever
As diverse communities congregate online, digital platforms are becoming integral to running advocacy campaigns, identifying partners and engaging audiences, building consensus, and developing meaningful insights.
OPINION | Kerala Floods: A Tale of Immeasurable Pain and the Undying Human Spirit
Having covered the floods from the southern to the northern part of Kerala, we saw tragedy up close -- people crying out for help from the terraces of their houses, helplessness, and the insurmountable pain of seeing one’s life savings being washed away....
Naveen Patnaik Ditches Retired Babus, Showers Jobs on Youth Ahead of 2019 Polls
Over the last four years, the Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha recruited over 50,000 retired government officials, blocking avenues of employment for the youth in the process.
OPINION | Curtains Fall on the Script Writer, But His Dravidian Screenplay Continues
Senior journalists who have reported on the DMK for decades are filled with anecdotes of M Karunanidhi’s humour, accessibility to journalists and responses to difficult questions.
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election Shows Modi and Shah Won’t Let Go of a Poll Fight
NDA candidate Harivansh’s election as the new Rajya Sabha deputy chairman is not just about another feat of the NDA in the absence of not so united opposition.
Assam NRC Final Draft Divides Families as Some Members Become Indians, Others 'Stateless'
News18 spoke to several people across the state who could not find their names in the complete draft to understand their concerns.
OPINION| AIMPLB's Decision to Open Sharia Courts is Ill-Timed
Different Muslim-majority countries around the globe have incorporated Sharia at some level in their legal framework — some fully, some partially and some as a guideline.
OPINION | Is Malayalam Film Industry With Her?
This is one among the many scenes in Malayalam films where misogyny is glorified. And today, it seems the misogyny has been spilling from the screen to the industry.
Opinion | Why Bihar's Law and Order Situation is in Shambles Under 'Sushasan Babu' Nitish Kumar's Rule
In general, Nitish received appreciation for the work done in Bihar but what earned him the title “sushasan babu” was the immense improvement in the law and order situation and betterment of roads.
Reinventing Govt: Lateral Entry a Welcome Move, Will Bring in Fresh Ideas and Talent
Lateral entry has been adopted by Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA.
Opinion | CBSE Paper Leak: Careful BJP, Today’s Class XII Students Will Vote in 2019
The Congress and other “intellectuals” who stand by such secular parties and leaders are hilariously passing comment on the governance on the basis of CBSE paper leaks.
Naveen Patnaik Unlikely to Join 'Third Front', May Continue His 'Ekla Chalo' Policy
Though Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu and Mamata Banerjee have talked to the BJD boss over phone since then, there is no indication that he is particularly enthusiastic about the move to form a federal front either.
OPINION| Anti-Defection Law is a Web That Govt Needs to Untangle Soon
Allegations of legislators defecting in violation of the law have happened in many states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Nagaland, Telangana and Uttarakhand.
OPINION | Will Agrarian Distress Prove to be the Deciding Factor in 2019 Elections?
The Centre did not respond to demands of unconditional loan waivers and left the state governments to face the farmers’ fury.
Rahul Gandhi May Not be Able to Arrest Odisha Congress’ Decline in Time for Polls
Several factors contributed to the Congress’ decimation in Bijepur. At one level, it was a continuation of the freefall the party has been witnessing for the last few years.
Priya Prakash Varrier’s One Wink to Rule Them All
The song itself talks about how Prophet Mohammed’s wife fell in love with him at first sight and took the initiative to propose marriage. Wow! Who knew that the Prophet’s wife may have been the first feminist? And would such a spirited lady have approved...