Opinion

Astronauts are pioneers, not just of space, but of human potential. Their experiences on extended missions are providing a unique window into the body's extraordinary capacity to adapt—and the potential consequences—of pushing those limits further than ev...

On balance, by visiting Poland and especially Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broadened the base of Indian diplomacy

India's pursuit of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is being held back by its addiction to caste-based reservations. While well-intentioned, the system has failed to address the root causes of inequality. To truly empower future generations, India must embrace transform...

India has many roles to play as far as the Russia-Ukraine war in Europe is concerned. Primarily, it is that of a strong voice from South Asia that raises concerns of the countries in the Global South impacted by the conflict

Sri Aurobindo’s five dreams were delivered in his address on August 14, 1947, on All India Radio, Thiruchirapalli

We tend to focus more on revolutionaries, and completely discount the role of the constitutionalists. The constitutionalists adopted a different approach to freedom viz. ‘self-rule’ through political reforms, and our Constitution is a product of their leg...

The crisis in Bangladesh is a complex interplay of geopolitical interests involving Pakistan's ISI, its allies in Bangladesh, and foreign interference.

The University, unable to find a backward caste Sanskrit examiner, hired a policeman instead. His role? To ensure the other examiners didn’t develop casteist feelings in their evaluations

What if every tourist left India not just with photos, but with a profound connection to our rich heritage and values?

Prakash Padukone’s matter-of-fact criticism of the performance of Indian athletes at the Olympics must be accepted gracefully

The Hasina years saw some terrible excesses against Hindus, but they were not nearly as frequent or diabolical as they were before she took office

Jammu is being bled dry by calculated assassinations. The presence of Pakistan's SSG deep within India's heartland constitutes a blatant violation of sovereignty. These attacks, targeting civilians and soldiers with impunity, must be acknowledged for what...

Lymphatic Filariasis, commonly known as haathi paon or elephantiasis, is an entirely preventable disease currently affecting people in 345 districts across 20 states and Union Territories

China's actions, including its proposed re-education policy, limited financial aid, and influence over student unions, combined with Pakistan's historical rivalry and support for Islamist groups, have created a volatile situation that threatens to destabi...

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

Sri Lanka seeks to rekindle a spirit of common struggle, harking back to a time when Sinhala and Tamil leaders united against colonial rule and championed workers' rights. This shared history now offers a potential roadmap towards unity