Opinion
Opinion | Why India Needs Museums of National Integration
With so much diversity, India has been united through the thread of culture and with ever-growing regional aspirations, it is an apt time for museums of national integration in every state, encompassing galleries of all states
Opinion | Salaar vs Dunki: Why The Clash of Titans Has Led to an Ugly Fan War
The ongoing fan war between the followers of Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas after the release of ‘Dunki’and ‘Salaar’ makes one wonder why innumerable individuals with social media accounts invest so much time to engage in meaningless confrontations in modern...
Opinion | PoJK: Where College Graduates End Up As Rickshaw Drivers
Due to a lack of job opportunities in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir, hundreds of unskilled workers as well as graduates with college and university degrees have ended up driving a rickshaw in Muzaffarabad
Opinion | Rewind 2023: When Congress Lost Its Decades-Old Address
For over 45 years, 10, Janpath and 24, Akbar Road forged a formidable link, bringing fame, fortune, success and eventual leadership to the Congress
Opinion | Srinivasa Ramanujan and Lessons from His Life
Srinivasa Ramanujan’s life is a lesson of single-minded focus, perseverance, dedication and the need for the right company of friends and well-wishers to succeed
Opinion | ‘Sam Bahadur’: A Film That Inspires You For Lifetime And Fills You With Patriotism
The film is gripping and comes out as very authentic, real and honest. It gives a clear insight into the thought process, courage, wit and decision-making of the great Sam Manekshaw
OPINION | SC Verdict on Article 370 Is the First Big Blow To The Politics of Minority Appeasement
But even after the highest court in the land has spoken, very few will call out Article 370 for what it really was: naked appeasement. Of the kind that turned the Muslim majority Kashmir valley into a constitutional dystopia that mocked secularism
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...