Opinion

‘That was the last time I met her and I never heard from her again. Within a month or two, Indiraji withdrew the Emergency rule and declared general elections.’

This is a problem worth solving, it’s our only shot at sustaining economic growth above 8 per cent.

The growing sanctions and import/export controls on Russia will cripple its domestic industry and can land a huge blow to its economy.

But for this to happen, the West will have to behave sensibly, responsibly and resist the temptation of imposing a new Versailles on Moscow.

The communal riots that wounded northeast Delhi and shook the nation were clearly the execution of a pre-planned strategy to break the social fabric and tarnish India’s image in the backdrop of then US President Donald Trump’s state visit.

Even our famously superstitious politicians who hare off to a godman before an election for a good luck charm, a special puja or a horoscope reading, know where to draw the line.

A priori condition for UCC is that State must have the will to enforce it on all. If there are communities bent upon forcing their own beliefs over Constitution, UCC will become counter-productive.

Muslims in Karnataka who are stubbornly defending hijab must come to Kashmir and see how penetration of these conservative and regressive practices have destroyed Kashmir’s secular culture.

New Delhi’s diplomacy will be sorely tested if confronted with a ‘you are either with us or against us’ moment in the event of hostilities flaring up.

It is ironical that the MEA is implicitly disowning and reprimanding someone who belonged to the Indian Foreign Service and held top diplomatic posts.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will be remembered for daring to script a brief turnaround in Bengal’s declining industrial fortunes since the end of 1960s and paying a price for it.

Domestic conflicts and inconsistent rule of law are two significant indicators, according to legendary investor Ray Dalio, that may impede India’s ascent.

Without systemic or structural change, mental healthcare proves to be inadequate in reversing the detrimental effects of social disadvantage.

An 18-year-old influencer today possesses better moneymaking skills than an MBA graduate who chewed up age-old business concepts in an air-conditioned classroom.

Financial inclusion is a national priority for the Narendra Modi government, as it is an enabler for holistic growth.

Since the onset of Covid-19 pandemic, imposing ‘lockdown’ has become an easier tool for the administration irrespective of its efficacy.