Opinion
Opinion | Subsidence of the Satrap: The Untold Story of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Since 2014, the relationship between the satrap and the Centre has undergone a sea change. This has less to do with the satrap and more to do with the BJP. To be precise, the BJP under Modi
Opinion | Why PM Modi’s First Visit to J&K after Article 370 Abrogation Was Monumental
There was a time when developmental schemes were implemented in the rest of the country but not J&K but during PM Modi’s tenure, time has taken a new turn. During his Srinagar visit, Modi inaugurated schemes for the rest of the country from Kashmir
Opinion | The Gamechanger in Elections: ‘Neta’ or Data?
Often, candidates after they win, rest on their laurels, fail to fulfil their promises to the voters, neglect the constituency, or are widely perceived to be corrupt. In the past, their earlier reputation as winning candidates was taken at face value. No...
Opinion | What Makes Narendra Modi People’s Choice as Prime Minister of India
PM Modi is set on a path to see India as a developed nation by 2047. To that end, he is pulling out all the stops. And the electorate sees it. This is why he will be returning with more power in his third term
Book Excerpts | The History of Timur Had a Strong Impact on Babur
If one understands Timur, it will not be tough to get into the psyche of the politics of Babur and his successors
Opinion | To Rid Free India of Symbols of Subjection
What could not be done in 60 years, Narendra Modi has done in a decade and India’s rise on the ladder as an economic power from 11th position to 5th best signifies the scale of transformation and performance
Opinion | Pakistan Faces Electoral Equivalent of Arab Spring But Army Cannot Afford to Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom
This match will not be decided in a super over. It will be decided beyond the boundary. Get ready for an even more unstable, poorer and increasingly less relevant Pakistan with Nawaz Sharif in power on a looted mandate
Opinion | Why We Need to Redefine Our Secularism
India cannot truly embody secularism as conceived in the Western worldview, as this concept is fundamentally alien to the cultural fabric of this land
Opinion | Young, Independent American Voters Will Be Kingmakers This Time
A growing number of people, predominantly young, are refusing affiliation with either of the two major parties to maintain their independence
Opinion | Why Are Fans Of Hindi Film Music Hearing Arijit Singh Songs?
Arijit Singh is the most versatile singer in modern-day Bollywood. And, as his countless fans will tell you, he is also the most popular
Opinion | Why Narendra Modi Could Win 2024 With Bigger Mandate
There is more than a 90 per cent probability of BJP increasing its vote share than it had in 2019. Narendra Modi’s social base has increased, his welfare schemes have reached more people, and the Opposition is weaker than in 2019
Book review | Return of Lord Ram: Reclaiming Bharat’s Cultural Pride
‘Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Bharat’s Quest for Ram-Rajya’ by Swadesh Singh captures the journey of the 500-year-long movement by associating the reconstruction of temples as a mark of national pride and preservation of cultural heritage
Book Review | ‘The Ocean is Her Title’ Chronicles the Resilience of Human Spirit
Manjima Misra in ‘The Ocean is Her Title’ has done a great job of binding all of the thoughts and debates of one’s consciousness, one’s tussle between expectations and reality, and manifestations and dreams
Opinion | Unravelling India-Taiwan Diplomatic Incident in the Spectrum of Cognitive Warfare
Cognitive warfare transcends mere disinformation, embracing a broader spectrum. The distinction between disinformation and partial truth becomes inconsequential—the presentation’s ability to trigger collective social reactions is paramount
Opinion | Can The Prime Meridian Be Shifted From Greenwich To Ujjain?
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has claimed that Ujjain has been regarded as the Prime Meridian in the world since times immemorial and made a sensational proposal to relocate it to Ujjain. Is there any scientific merit in his claim?
Opinion | Ushering a New Era in India’s Criminal Justice System
The passage of three new landmark criminal bills marks a watershed moment for India. This overhaul of our criminal justice system will go a long way in amplifying the Modi government’s zero-tolerance policy toward crime and terrorism