Opinion
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
Opinion | Hamas Isn’t Palestine: Why Inviting a Hamas Leader to Address Pro-Palestine Rally in Kerala is Problematic
The Palestinian demand for a separate state is as legitimate as the need for Israel to seek the dismantling of Hamas’ jihadi infrastructure
Opinion | Impact of War Coverage and Visuals on Human Psyche
The psychological toll of war coverage can manifest in anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and intrusive thoughts, affecting the mental well-being of individuals across age groups and strata
Opinion | Fitness Icon Ankit Baiyanpuria’s Meteoric Rise is a Clear Reflection of Rising Bharat
With the progressing times, India is perhaps coming to terms with Bharat and reconnecting with its roots, leaving behind the colonial baggage and asserting itself with pride like never before
Opinion | Hamas’ Tunnel Warfare: An ‘Underground Nightmare’ for Israel Defence Force
Hamas engages the IDF in aerial war with thousands of rockets but operates underneath through tunnels to attack wherever possible. Tunnels have been used to carry out the abduction of Israelis and later to play the politics of exchange of disproportionate...
Opinion | Israel-Hamas War: Who Will Bell The Cat?
No doubt very cumbersome and complex negotiations will be needed with a lot of clout and honesty but it’s worth a try for regional security and stability
Opinion | Israel-Palestine Conflict: Changing Contours of India’s Foreign Policy
Bharat’s strategic independence was displayed when it rejected Hamas’ terror on Israel but extended support to free, viable Palestine with a message to friends and foes alike
Opinion | Academia Needs to Play Stronger Role in Raising Mental Health Awareness in India
Academic institutions in India need to stand up and indulge in community outreach to shape mental health awareness. To offer urgent aid to students in need, it is imperative that institutions set up support groups, counselling programs, and helplines
Past Forward | How Jawaharlal Nehru Ignored Potti Sriramulu’s Fast Unto Death
Nehru was quite dismissive of Sriramulu’s form of protest. He insisted that the hunger strike had no influence on the formation of Andhra Pradesh, though the decision was announced just four days after Sriramulu’s death
Opinion | We’ve Got It All Wrong. Israel Is the Victim of Intolerance Here, Not Hamas-Voting Palestinians
The Hamas Covenant, that outlines the organisation’s goals, is a shocking document that drips with a vengeful xenophobia. It’s a call to every Muslim to strive for the annihilation of all Jews