Opinion
Opinion | Why Meghan Has Discovered A New Motherland
Meghan referring to Nigeria as her ‘motherland’ on Mother’s Day may not be just a clever gesture; it may portend a new era in African-American politics
Opinion | Absurd to Call Debt Restructuring A Waiver
The fact is that there has never been a blanket waiver of industrialists’ loans; in fact, there has not even been such a demand
Opinion | Agnipath and Agniveers: PM Modi’s Transformational Initiative
To look at Agnipath from the prism of a routine government job is a disservice to the very concept of this transformative initiative. Agnipath is not for those looking to find stable employment. It is for those Agniveers who wish to selflessly serve their...
Opinion | Amethi and Rae Bareli: At Stake is the Cult of The Gandhis
Indira Gandhi ruled Rae Bareli unchallenged from 1967 to 1977. Only once have Rae Bareli’s voters turned their back on a Gandhi family member
Opinion | Empowering OBCs, Dalits and Adivasis: PM Modi’s Mega Outreach
While successive Congress regimes only paid lip service to the cause of OBCs and the marginalised, it is the Modi government which brought to fruition various reforms to ensure that the benefits of inclusivity and development are made accessible to one an...
Opinion | Dadasaheb Phalke: Remembering The Father of Indian Cinema
Dadasaheb Phalke wanted to create Indian cinema with its distinct identity. His passion for the art form played a huge role in starting a creative revolution in our country
Book Excerpt | Crowdfunding a Dream: How Ram Mandir Became ‘Bharat’s Mandir’
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, formed by the Centre in February 2020, received more than Rs 3,000 crore from approximately four lakh villages across the country due to the effort of the RSS. That is why Ram Mandir is also called Bharat’s mandi...
Opinion | Shankar-Jaikishan: Masters of the Golden Age of Hindi Film Music
Music lovers fond of Bollywood’s Golden Age of music continue to swear by the unforgettable compositions of Shankar-Jaikishan. A tribute to the duo on Shankar’s death anniversary
Write Mind | Deconstructing the ‘Hate’: Modi Targets Marxist Ideology, Not Muslim Identity
A closer examination of Modi’s statements reveals his focus appears to be a calculated attack on Marxist ideology, not Muslims, with the Congress party serving as a scapegoat
Opinion | Recalling the Event that Triggered Democracy’s Third Wave
A bloodless army coup in Lisbon fifty years ago changed the world as much as it reshaped Portugal. The Carnation Revolution triggered, what Samuel Huntington calls, the “third wave of democratisation”
Opinion | Inclusion of Septuagenarians in Ayushman Bharat: A Step Forward
Extending Ayushmaan Bharat coverage to senior citizens is the first meaningful initiative of any political party. Hope the BJP walks the talk should it be voted back to power on June 4
Opinion | Strategic Shift in Israel-Iran ‘Shadow War’
Several new trends indicate a strategic shift in the Israeli approach to countering Iran in Syria to secure its northern border. Israelis are now more upfront than before in the offensive against the Quds Force in Syria
Opinion | Debunking Dhruv Rathee’s False Narrative of ‘Dictatorship’ in India
If we Indians followed politics in other countries, those who say democracy is in danger in India would have nowhere to hide
Opinion | Congress’ Pre-Poll Playbook: Setting the Stage for ‘I Told You So’ Moment
Demonstrating remarkable farsightedness by anticipating its defeat, Congress has readied a list of alibis to explain the coming loss. By its querulous complaints in the run-up to the elections, it is preparing the ground for ‘I told you so’ moment once th...
Opinion | Was Non-Violence the Sole Force Behind British Departure?
It was not merely Gandhi’s method of 'ahimsa' which got freedom for Bharat but also the policy of violence pursued by Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh and other revolutionary freedom fighters
Opinion | Echoes of Resilience: The Hindu and Armenian Journey
Hindus and Armenians share several striking similarities. Both communities have suffered territorial losses, witnessing the creation of new nations on lands once integral to their civilisations