Opinion
Opinion | Israel's Day of Reckoning
Hardly anyone expected the ICJ to rule that Israel would have to stop all military operations in Gaza, since it is at war with Hamas, and the court cannot order Hamas to cease its military operations against Israel. What the ICJ did tell Israel, however,...
Opinion | ONDC’s Blockchain System May Bring Ratings Transparency If There’s A Policy Push
The blockchain solution can be the game-changer ONDC desperately needs. Establishing trust by taking Confidex across platforms may be the way to move the interoperability bandwagon forward. It solves the problem of fake and manipulative ratings on digital...
Opinion | Reviewing Indian Ocean Region: A Persistent and Dangerous Chinese Presence
China perceives the region to be one continuous zone that secures its sea lines of communication through the Indian Ocean to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe
Homestays 2.0: A New Era in Travel Accommodations
Homestays have evolved into more than just places to stay; they also represent gateways to authentic cultural immersions
Right Word | From Cultural to Spiritual Nationalism: PM Modi’s Ayodhya Speech Marks Paradigm Shift
The very fact that thought leaders from all walks of life gathered for the consecration is a testament to the fact that the society at large is in consonance with the Prime Minister as far as ‘spiritual nationalism’ is concerned
Opinion | US Presidential Election 2024: If Donald Trump Wins
The return of Trump to the White House would have serious ramifications both domestic and global. Immigration and trade barriers could go up. US' stance on NATO, the Ukraine conflict and the Middle East could see a reversal
Opinion | ‘Ghar Wapsi’ of the Soul of Bharatiya Civilisation
After a long time, the majority of ordinary people are sensing freedom and experiencing the joy of breathing freely. This has suddenly made them aware of their power and has given them the confidence to appreciate themselves and not feel ashamed
OPINION | Indian Ink | Modi 3.0: Elected Autocrat or Bharat Hriday Samrat?
Narendra Modi, mindful of his lasting legacy, will want to invite comparisons with the all-time greats of India such as emperor Ashoka, Chhatrapati Shivaji, or Mahatma Gandhi
Opinion | Why It’s Time to Question Absurdities of Social Justice
Social justice is the velvet drapery that conceals an ugly beast—identity politics. No politician or intellectual in our country argues against social justice, but it is only caste-based leaders who zealously promote it
Opinion | Lord Ram is the Essence of Bharat. Congress Boycott of Pran Pratishtha Places it on Wrong Side of Our Civilisational History
Will the Congress also snub an invite from the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Trust to inaugurate the mosque which it has been tasked to build in Ayodhya by the Supreme Court?
Opinion | Peace Pact with ULFA a Positive Move, But Securing Faith of Assamese People Remains Key Challenge
BJP faces the challenge of securing the faith of Assamese people with CAA and incomplete NRC posing as barriers. Until and unless the fears of the Assamese remain, there will always be risks to the hard-achieved peace of the Northeast state
Opinion | Transforming India: Modi’s Mega Infrastructure Push Powers Bharat’s Economic Rise
Infrastructure is expected to become the biggest contributor to India’s economic growth. The Centre plans to invest Rs 143 lakh crore on infrastructure between 2024 and 2030. That is double of what India has spent in the past seven years
Opinion | Flight to the Future: A Decade of Transformation in Indian Aviation
The Indian aviation sector is the third-largest domestic market globally, surpassed only by the US and China. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the number of airports in India has doubled from 74 to 148 in nine years, with plans to reach 230 by 2030
OPINION | 'Jungle Raj Redux' in Jharkhand: Lawlessness, Unemployment, Corruption, Dynastic Politics Prosper under Soren Govt
The situation in the state is unerringly similar to the 'Jungle Raj Bihar' of the 1990s
Opinion | Surat Diamond Bourse: A Boon For Artisans And Businessmen
Diamond Bourse has the capacity to accommodate 4,200 traders from 175 countries who mostly will come to Surat to buy polished diamonds. This trade facility will add employment to approximately 1.5 lakh people
Opinion | Modinomics And Rising India
The IMF report said India is on track to be one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. India rebounded strongly from the pandemic, with growth surpassing pre-pandemic levels, despite the headwinds major global economies are facing