Opinion

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

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

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

India needs to now calibrate with astute statesmanship its strategic relationships in a complex world wracked by wars in Europe and the Middle East

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

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

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

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

Given the importance of CRAs and the big three — Fitch, Moody’s and S&P — the methodology should be transparent and not arbitrary and subjective. That’s the objective hallmark of any rating. But this is not what happens

The government’s successful promotion of green bonds has spurred investments in projects contributing to environmental sustainability. These efforts have played a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable financial and fiscal landscape in India

Spiritually, Lord Ram was never externed from the culture of larger parts of north India, in general, and Awadh, in particular. The consecration of the Ram Mandir marks the deification of the ruler of Awadh

2024 will be seen historically as India’s year of reckoning at the start of a new era in great power politics

2023 has been both rewarding as well as challenging for India. In these turbulent times, it charted a bold and measured course in conducting its foreign policy

Responsible for several attacks and once having the ability to bring life to a standstill in Assam and the region, ULFA today has been reduced to the very margins

The Opposition looks at the 2024 Lok Sabha election with foreboding. It knows that another five years in political oblivion could spell the end of several family dynasties that run most political parties in India, including the Congress

It will be a fallacy to see Jaishankar’s visit through the prism of India’s relations with the US and other Western countries. India’s relations with the West and Russia stand on their own strengths and merits