Opinion
Opinion | The Fizzled Endeavour to Divide North and South in Indian Politics
The Opposition’s desperate attempts to create a divide between North vs South India and blame political setbacks on Hindus reflect their growing frustration and underscore their uneasiness and inability to accept their misfortunes
OPINION | Voter as Villain: The Unbearable Odium of The Ecosystem’s ‘Cowbelt’ Slander
Voter sledging is a recent trend in Indian politics. It breaks the consensus among Indian political parties who have till recently taken pride in edifying India’s voters
Opinion | Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Shows Unity in Diversity in Moment of Crisis
What this miraculous rescue shows is when there is a challenge, all Indians come together and collectively work to face it. This is a matter of legitimate pride
Akhil Vaani | An Abridged Biography of Kama, the Most Elemental of Human Desires
Kama is the third of purushartha (goals) of the fundamental pursuits of human life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. These four aims of life are pillars of a balanced and fulfilling existence, guiding individuals toward a purposeful life journey
Opinion | The Indianisation of Corporate Culture on the Principles of Dharma
The Indianisation of corporate culture aims to create a unique blend that combines global business practices with the rich cultural heritage and values of India
Opinion | Uniform Civil Code Complications May Not Be Insurmountable If Parliament Has A Genuine Desire
Unwavering respectful obedience to ‘status quo’ is not an all-time virtue for a progressive state and its society
Opinion | Can Africa Challenge China’s Stranglehold in Lithium?
If Africa wants to reap the rewards from its lithium industry, it must step up its game and learn to tame the Dragon. The flow and pace of the global energy transition may well be determined by the success of Africa’s negotiation skills
Opinion | Women Working in Night Shifts in Haryana: Time to Rejig?
States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal where BFSI and the technology sector enjoy a reasonable presence have evolved their labour laws. However, Haryana with its licence-permission-based regime...
Opinion | India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, China and the West Asian Crisis
That both the Secretary of State and the Defence Secretary did not postpone the meeting despite their preoccupation with the dangerous situation developing in West Asia shows the importance the US attaches to maintaining the momentum of growing ties with...
Opinion | Swastika: A Symbol of Peace Turned into Fascist Hate Propaganda
The systematic killing of six million individuals is and will always be one of the greatest crimes conducted against humanity. But the price of these horrid acts should not have to be forced to be paid by a community with no ties to the Nazis
Opinion | Blurred Lines: The Definition of Terrorism Cannot Be Diluted
Providing intellectual cover to acts of terror will lead to the precedence where the uncivilised will appropriate any reason for acts of violence on the innocent and the civilised would be found wanting for a reason to denounce it as an act of terror
Opinion | Bharat’s Model of Economic Growth Cannot Be Built on Western Models
We need to start asking questions that are more in line with our own demographic, economic and geographical realities. We should start thinking and doing for Bharat instead of building a Western version of a developed country, especially when it comes to...
OPINION | ‘12th Fail’ Passes With Distinction!
Written, produced and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the movie ticks all the right boxes and has the optimum mix of entertainment and messaging
Right Word | Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Choice is Between Development and Anarchy
Bangladesh can’t afford the risk of handing over the reins of the country to parties like Jamaat which maintain allegiance to the Pakistani Army even as Pakistan’s future itself looks bleak
Past Forward | When Gandhi Complained That Patel Was No More His ‘Yes-Man’
Gandhi too, along with Nehru, wasn’t very kind to Patel in his public utterances. He complained that Patel was no more his “yes-man as he was once popularly and affectionately nicknamed”
Opinion | Hijab Row: Why It’s Best Not to Communalise the Issue, Rather Wait for Supreme Court Verdict
The Karnataka government allowed Muslim women candidates to wear the hijab for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam held last month