Opinion
Opinion | Laapataa Ladies: A Soulful Story of Finding ‘Shakti’ in Women
The real ethos of ‘Laapataa Ladies’ lies in its message around women empowerment and societal taboos. The two contrasting female characters capture in itself the care, wisdom, honesty, progressiveness, equality, sacrifice and strength of women in Bharatiy...
Opinion | Rahul Gandhi’s Congress Has Run Out of Ideas
Congress scion Rahul Gandhi gave five guarantees to the youth during his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ but it appears that these five pre-poll promises are like old wine in a new bottle
Opinion | CAA: Modi’s Biggest Challenge to Garrulous Opposition
CAA grants citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Parsis, Sikhs and Christians of Indian origin who have been persecuted in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh because of their faiths
Opinion | PM Modi’s 10-Year Report Card: Transparent Politics with Responsible Economics
The sharp rebound in the Indian economy despite two global Black Swan events is an endorsement of how India under Modi, in the last 10 years, has combined transparent politics with responsible economics
Opinion | Sandeshkhali, Sundarbans and Systematic Repression in Bengal
West Bengal not only needs a change in political scenario, it also needs a thorough cleaning up of its institutions and systems that are often found to be hand in glove with mafia bosses and political leaders
Opinion | Time to Repeal Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act
Karnataka is primarily concerned with the commercial revenue generated by temples, showing little regard for the well-being of the pilgrims. It is high time that Hindu temples are entrusted to Hindus for their management and welfare
Opinion | Time to Dismiss Misconceptions Surrounding the Legalisation of MSP
Legalising MSP does not entail the government procuring all agricultural produce. The apprehensions over excessive fiscal requirements are unfounded and should not prevent the legalisation of MSP
Opinion | Marching Towards Change: Prime Minister Modi’s Ambitious Housing Mission
The PM Awas Yojana is set to witness the completion of construction of 29.5 million houses by March. Providing pucca houses to all Indians, whether in urban areas or villages, is part of the larger plan to make India a developed nation by 2047
Opinion | Manush or Mafia? TMC’s Commitment to Constitutional Democracy On Test At Sandeshkhali
Today, with the TMC having been caught out paying scant regard to women welfare, Mamata Banerjee might just be put on test by her greatest support system -- the women of Bengal
Opinion | Countering Cybercrime: MHA’s Role in Tackling Growing Menace of Cyber Criminals
Establishment of Joint Cyber Coordination Teams, investment in cutting-edge technology and training initiatives signify a proactive approach by the government. MHA's approach has so far helped save Rs 930 crore from being siphoned off in financial frauds
Opinion | Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh and Narasimha Rao Expose Congress’ Disregard for Non-Gandhi Icons
The BJP government’s decision to honour Singh and Rao underscores a glaring reality: the Congress’ failure to acknowledge and respect leaders who charted independent paths and made significant contributions to the country
Opinion | Navigating India’s Choppy Geopolitical Waters
India needs to now calibrate with astute statesmanship its strategic relationships in a complex world wracked by wars in Europe and the Middle East
Opinion | Evolution on Track: India’s Railway Renaissance is Gathering More Steam
From the overhaul of infrastructure to the introduction of innovative technologies, the transformation of the Indian Railways since 2014 has been remarkable. While challenges persist, the strides made in safety, comfort, and sustainability are undeniable
Opinion | Drone Attack on US Base in Jordan and the American Dilemma
US President Joe Biden should choose a token response to the Tower-22 attack to placate the neocon members among his domestic backers and not indulge in something that spills this conflict out of control
Opinion | India’s Herbal Diplomacy: Ayurveda in UAE
The global demand for herbal products and the supply in India build a solid international profile for India as a land of herbal medicine. It cures through time-tested, nature-based traditional practices
Opinion | American Medical System: Caring And Despairing
US, the world’s most powerful nation, spends around 17 per cent of its GDP on healthcare. Even so, the quality is not at par with that in the developed world which on average expends under 10 per cent of GDP