Opinion
Opinion | Stree 2: Dishing Out Half-Baked Feminism
The film’s message is plain and simple: That it is the combined power of the virtuous male and female that wins the day
Opinion | How PM Modi Waded Through Diplomatic Shoals in Poland and Ukraine
On balance, by visiting Poland and especially Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broadened the base of Indian diplomacy
Global Watch | How Buddhism is Taking a Centre Stage in Global Geopolitics
The Republic of Buryatia recently held an interesting and significant event in the form of a second international conference on Buddhism from August 12-14
Straight Talk | India’s Women in Peril: Time for a National Strategy to Fight Rape Culture & Violence
We need to critically examine the content we consume; the language men use when discussing women, the persistent stereotypes, and the casual misogyny that often serves as the breeding ground for violent crimes and rape
Opinion | Bangladesh Violence: Normalisation of Hindu Hate Demands Strong Global Mechanism
The silence surrounding the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh is deafening. While the world watched in horror, many who claim to champion tolerance remained quiet. We must build a global mechanism to protect Hindus from this rising tide of hatred
Opinion | Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Why Does No One Believe the Police?
The doctor’s parents need to have Neelam Katara’s level of determination to ensure that the truth of their daughter’s brutal rape and murder is uncovered, the noxious nexuses at play are exposed and justice is delivered
Opinion | Why Bengal Needs to Reclaim More Than Just the Night
Much more than just the night has to be reclaimed, in Bengal. Commandeered institutions have to be reclaimed. The rule of law has to be reclaimed. Civility and decency have to be reclaimed
Opinion | Five Years of Article 370 Abrogation: A Look at PM Modi’s Historic Move
Kashmiriyat in its truest sense has regained relevance due to the determination of the Modi-Shah duo
Book Review | Vikram Seth's Translation of The Hanuman Chalisa: A Mesmeric Endeavour
Seth’s translation of The Hanuman Chalisa stands as a significant literary and spiritual achievement. The result is a flawless translation that retains the magical incantatory quality of the original Awadhi, making it accessible to millions in English
Book Excerpts | ‘The Lion and the Lily’: Chronicling the Rise and Fall of Awadh
The book, ‘The Lion and the Lily’, brings to focus the life and times of Awadh in the 18th century as well as some of the most important figures of the period — the nawabs
Opinion | Can Malaysia Forge a New ASEAN-India-China Dynamic?
Malaysia, straddling vital trade routes and boasting strong ties to both China and India, has a historic opportunity in 2025. As ASEAN Chair, it can steer the region towards a more balanced, prosperous future — if it seizes the moment
Opinion | Operation Vijay: An Army Veteran's Tribute to Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Kargil
Kargil made me ‘Captain’ Brijesh Chowta, and this is my tribute to my shaheed brothers-in-arms
Opinion | Budget 2024: Modi Has Heard Voters, NDA 3.0 Is On The 'Job'
The budget signals that the Modi government has become more receptive to voter grievances and, therefore, that bit more accountable. This can only be a win-win for voters and democracy
Opinion | The Importance of Being Usha Vance
Whether Kamala Harris manages to overcome the usual hurdles of a woman presidential candidate in the US or Usha Vance powers her husband to overcome the usual hurdles that an American ‘redneck’ faces, either way, Indian-Americans will be key to the 2024 U...
Right Word | Trafficking, Drugs, Cybercrimes: Chinese Links to Transnational Organised Crime is a Global Nightmare
Recent incidents of Indian nationals trafficked to Cambodia and coerced into participating in fraudulent schemes by Chinese cybercriminals underscore this concern
Opinion | Terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir: A Wake-Up Call
The recent surge in soldier casualties demands a frank assessment of our counterterrorism strategies