Opinion
Poised For Revival Till Month Ago, Congress Actions in Odisha a Lesson on How to Lose an Election
Revolt and dissidence, under the lid for a while now, bubbled over and threatened to sink the Congress, and shows that no depth is too deep for the party in Odisha.
Is Election Commission Toothless or Timid? Answer Lies in How ‘Al Seshan’ Wielded His Powers
For some time now, the role of the Election Commission has come under scanner. There is a debate on its perceived failure to check violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
OPINION | From Kishanganj to Kashi, it is Muslim Votes That Hold the Key to Victory in UP and Bihar
The entire stretch between Kashi and Kishanganj has over 20 constituencies, with high concentration of Muslim population varying between 18 per cent and 70 per cent.
NDA, Grand Alliance Banking on ‘Social Engineering’ of Caste Equations to Win Bihar Poll Battle
Despite tall claims of development, all national parties and their allies have resorted to last-minute permutations and combinations based on constituency-wise caste equations in the selection of candidates in Bihar.
Remembering Manohar Parrikar: The Reluctant Politician Who Was Bridge Between RSS and Church
Power never really went to Parrikar's head; he was easily available, extremely well-mannered and a 24x7 politician.
Why No One Wants Air India Stake: Accumulated Losses More Than India's Health Budget in FY18
The Centre had invited bids from potential buyers for 76 per cent of its stake in Air India in March, 2018. But not a single bidder came forward by the deadline, many concerned about government’s residual minority stake and almost all unwilling to take on...
In Theatre of War, How Stars Like Sunil Dutt and Lata Mangeshkar Played Their Part
That cinema and the workings of the nation came together, especially in times of strife, was evident in the efforts of Sunil and Nargis Dutt, who toured war-torn zones to entertain jawans during the 1962 Indo–China conflict.
Rectify or Retaliate: India’s Strike Leaves Ball in Pakistani Court
Twelve Indian Force Mirage-2000 jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) early on Tuesday morning and destroyed terror camps of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot.
Why Arvind Kejriwal is Still Lobbying for Alliance With a Reluctant Congress
The Congress has no natural leader in Chandni Chowk, South Delhi, East Delhi and the reserved North-West Delhi seat, leaving room for Arvind Kejriwal to propose a political manoeuvre.
Pulwama Response: Beyond a Kneejerk Reaction Lies Comprehensive Counter Strategy
Pakistan's proxy war of ‘bleeding India through thousand cuts’ refuses to stop and we, as a state, have failed to counter this effectively, irrespective of the governments we have had at the Centre or in Jammu and Kashmir.
Vested Interests Wish to Weaken HAL With Constant Criticism, Says Former MD
If some gaps have occurred that are affecting the quality and reliability of aviation products, the government of India may consider constituting a high-level committee of all the stakeholders to look into great details, the systems, procedures, skills, i...
Budget 2019: Best to Treat Income Tax Rebate as Possibility, Not Certainty
Experts believe that when the full Budget comes, things can once again change from April 1, 2019.
OPINION | ICICI, IL&FS, Sun Pharma, DHFL: Role of the Board of Directors in Questionable Decisions Needs Closer Scrutiny
Now, as the heat turns on India’s second-largest private sector bank and its high-profile ex-MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar, one could be forgiven for thinking that India Inc has a royal mess across its board rooms.
OPINION | Amid Protests in Assam Over Citizenship Bill, a Farmer's Plea for Land, Rights and Respect
The AASU movement against illegal immigration and identity erosion in Assam had just started. Boycott of classes, long processions, strikes, etc were nuances of our lives in those days.
On Education, India Follows Finland, England, Scotland. Why Not Motherland?
The Right to Education Act did precious little to improve the state of affairs. In fact, the legislation made the task of delivering quality education complex and difficult.
OPINION | Will Pinarayi Vijayan’s Renaissance Gambit on Sabarimala Pay Off? Jury is Divided
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, a dyed-in-the-wool Communist, who has been doggedly fighting communalism and the RSS, has ironically emerged a polarising figure himself after the Supreme Court’s Sabrimala verdict allowing women’s entry into the shrine.