Opinion
Need to Separate Sridevi's Life Choices from Her Premature Death
Her family circumstances have been salaciously recounted and health professionals closely questioned on the hazards of slimming pills and cosmetic procedures. The implication being that the Bollywood star had subjected herself to dangerous mental and phys...
Opinion | Why Jayalalithaa's Portrait in Tamil Nadu Assembly is Politically Right for Palaniswami, But Morally Wrong
Ethically and morally, to put up the portrait of Jayalalithaa, who would have most likely gone to jail in the disproportionate assets case but for her demise, is wrong.
#BeingADalit: From the Hell of Caste to Garden of Buddhist Liberation
The resurgent Buddhism is the symbol of radical transformation in modern India. Buddhism has become the mainstream religion after a gap of many centuries. Besides Scheduled Castes, the Tribals and OBCs are gradually turning towards it. Buddhism is holding...
OPINION | Massive Potential in Tourism Industry, Budget Allocations to Boost Sector, Economy
The allocation of Rs 1,48,528 crore to bring state-of-the-art facilities such as WiFi and CCTVs for the Indian Railways is a welcome move.
Opinion | With This Defence Budget, Forces Will Have Serious Problem in Modernisation: Lt Gen DS Hooda
Even if we do clean up our processes and streamline the organizational structure, with these allocations and the size of the military, there will be serious issues with modernisation as well as with infrastructure building.
OPINION | Brace for Repeat of Bawana Fire Tragedy All Over India
In 2017, the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) reported more than 450 fire emergencies, out of which five reported casualties.
Timing of Jay Panda's Suspension Fishy as Naveen Patnaik Faces Flak Over Rape Victim's Suicide
Panda too could not have been entirely unaware of what was coming, given his deeds and words (mostly through Twitter) over the last several months had repeatedly embarrassed the party and would have invited disciplinary action in any other political party...
OPINION | At Davos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Has Put His Best Foot Forward as Global Statesman
It is now up to Prime Minister Modi to guide India economically, politically, socially and culturally to take one of the other chairs at the head table of the World. A place that has always belonged to India for many centuries.
OPINION | Shiv Sena's Jolt Could be Turning Point in Maharashtra Politics
The Shiv Sena-BJP alliance had some 25 years back, in 1995 to be exact, ended the one party rule of the Congress in the state and had created a Hindutva vote bank by attracting OBCs, lower and urban middle class and youth.
Opinion | What Bibi Netanyahu Might be Thinking When he Walks Into Sabarmati Ashram
Much of the ongoing business between India and Israel is more and more about this defence deal of missile or that deal of arms. Gandhi is good though for rhetoric and pretences. Two perpetual needs for diplomacy. Yet, one wonders what might cross the mind...
OPINION | Rajdhani Express Pantry Car Gives Birth to New Untouchables
If someone wants to experience the pain of an untouchable, he/she must travel as a non-food passenger on Rajdhani. The person would not get a single cup of tea from the pantry car even in extreme cold or when the train is running late by 10-12 hours.
OPINION | Trump’s First Tweet of 2018 Shows His Grudges Against Nuclear-Armed Pakistan
Of the $123 billion worth losses bore by Pakistan itself for the war against terrorism, only $33 billion was reimbursed by the US.
OPINION | From Hafiz 'Sahab' to Mughal Kings, Mani Shankar Aiyar Keeps the Gaffes Coming
Attempting to hit back at Maharashtra Congress leader Shehzad Poonawalla’s allegation of organizational elections being rigged, Mani Shankar Aiyar said something which allowed political adversaries to take a jibe at him and his party.
OPINION | BJP Seems to be Looking at Options Beyond AIADMK in Tamil Nadu
Modi was known to be a close friend of the late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. She attended his swearing-in as the CM of Gujarat, and Modi also returned the courtesy. After becoming the PM he even visited her for a luncheon meeting.