Opinion
Budget 2021: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Must Provide a ‘Political’ Vision for India’s Economic Revival
From reviving demand to addressing income inequality and providing a roadmap for jobs for the future, the finance minister has to deliver on many fronts.
Covid-19 Has Shown Affordable, Accessible Healthcare Can’t Be Ignored. Budget 2021 Must Deliver on That
In India, insurance is mandatory for car, not health. Steps must be taken to ensure sufficient and easily available insurance cover for OPD, clinic consultations and diagnostic services.
Why are State Govts Increasingly Turning Sensitive When Faced With Criticism?
The Press Bill of Bihar evoked sharp criticism and the government had to withdraw it in the face of fierce mass opposition.
OPINION | 12 Reasons Why Protest at Delhi Borders is Not About Farms or Farmers
They seem surprisingly intent to continue the deadlock and precipitate a state of anarchy. It also seems, strangely, that the protestors are happy with the existing agriculture set up and want no change to it.
Key Role for Private Sector, No Choice for State-owned Firms: How Tejas & Rafale are Making India 'Atmanirbhar'
With the private sector breathing down their neck, India’s state-owned enterprises do no longer have any choice but to deliver cutting edge products or else be left behind in the race.
'Fashionable' to Say Farm Laws Will Help Corporates. But How Many Have Come Forward, Shown Interest?
I know it's very fashionable to say that the laws will help corporates. Incidentally, none of them have come forward and said that we are interested in agriculture. I've never actually heard any plans or announcements.
Opinion | Economic, Social Fears the New Triggers of Internal Security Challenge in 2021
Grievances among communities in India were traditionally about religion, identity, and ethnic rights. The new trigger is economic and social fears. The political class should steer clear of exacerbating the traditional grievances without addressing the mo...
In Presidency’s Final Days, Secluded Trump’s Tsunami of Illuminations
Rakesh Bedi is in Donald Trump’s head and tells you what he is thinking during his last days in the White House.
Non-Tamil, Old, No 2nd Line of Leaders: Finally Entering Poll Fray, Can Rajinikanth Deliver a Blockbuster in Politics Too?
Already some fringe groups are up in arms against Rajinikanth, a non-Tamil, occupying the top post in the state. But his supporters point out that the Tamils are least bothered and point out that MG Ramachandran was a Malayali who was ruling the state as...
Soil: The Incredible Intelligence Beneath Our Feet
Protecting the soil and water for the future generations of this land is most important. Whatever we do for the environment today is neither service nor a great achievement; it is a matter of survival.
‘Even if Nehru had to Beg, Borrow…’: New Book Reveals How Former PM Rebuilt Indian Army After 1962 War
Nehru had ignored the modernisation of Indian armed forces, believing firmly in his political theory that following the horrors of World War II no nation may use war to solve international differences.
Nitish Kumar Faces Lone Bihar Battle Without Confidant Sushil Kumar Modi as BJP Prepares to Clip CM’s Wings
With the aggressive stance of the BJP after its impressive performance in the state elections, it would not be easier for Kumar to run the government as smoothly as it used to be in the company of Sushil Modi as his deputy chief minister.
Revisiting Kartik Oraon
Kartik Oraon, a highly qualified tribal leader, toiled for the protection and preservation of tribal life and culture.
OPINION | 'New Normal' as the RSS Sees it in the Post-Coronavirus World
Many of our traditional habits pertaining to cleanliness and hygiene, healthy lifestyle and strengthening immunity with the science of Ayurveda also proved to be useful in the fight against coronavirus, Mohan Bhagwat said.
Unemployment Rate Double, Per Capita Income Third of National Avg: Will Bihar Vote on Economic Front?
Bihar has long struggled with rampant unemployment besides also being at the bottom of the pecking order on other indicators.
Challenge to Nitish’s Popularity, No One to Play Spoiler: Why Bihar is an Open Game in This Election
The Bihar elections are an open game which could go in anybody’s favour and the contest would be held seat by seat, district by district and region by region.