Opinion
Opinion | From T20 to Tests: Can India’s Young Guns Replicate Their Success in the Long Game?
The BCCI's bet on youth for T20s showcases an exciting pool of all-rounders and aggressive batsmen. While this bodes well for limited-overs cricket, their success in the longer format remains to be seen
Arklight | India’s Green Revolution: Charting Its Own Course
Countries that have made green transitions generally became developed first and then focused on green technologies. India, however, is an outlier, having chosen the path of greener technologies while simultaneously working on its economic development
Opinion | Lessons From Massachusetts Institute of Technology And The US For Indian Startups
MIT promotes a culture of curiosity and a constant thirst for learning and knowledge. It also emphasises the importance of the art of storytelling for a startup, the necessity of having the spirit of a pirate, and the discipline of a Navy SEAL when buildi...
Write Mind | Brand Modi Endures: Why Voters Continue to Trust the Prime Minister
Recent election wins prove Brand Modi isn't just surviving, it's thriving. Voters in Haryana defied predictions, choosing Modi's BJP. In J&K too, BJP emerged as the party with the highest vote share. It's a testament to his focus on tangible results over...
Right Word | Pakistan’s Deepening Footprint in Post-Hasina Bangladesh and its Implications
An unprecedented arms deal, Jinnah's commemoration, and a resurgence of Islamist extremism fuelled by Pakistan's ISI raise concerns about a dangerous shift in Bangladesh, threatening its secular fabric and hard-won stability
Infra Vaani | The Shinkansen: A Bullet Train That Reshaped Japan – And the World
60 years ago, Japan unveiled the Shinkansen, forever changing the landscape of travel. More than just a high-speed rail line, it became a symbol of Japan's post-war resurgence, its influence rippling outward to inspire high-speed networks across the globe
Opinion | As Missiles Fly in the Middle East, India’s Economy Faces its Biggest Test
The Israel-Iran war threatens to upend India’s carefully crafted economic strategy. With critical shipping lanes at risk and the future of the Chabahar Port project unclear, India faces a precarious waiting game as the conflict unfolds
Opinion | Israel-Iran Conflict: Why a Middle East on Edge Threatens India’s Economy and Global Standing
Caught between strategic partners and a region on fire, India faces a defining test on the global stage. The Israel-Iran conflict forces Delhi to navigate a diplomatic minefield where economic stability and international alliances hang in the balance
Opinion | How One Nation, One Election Will Strengthen Federal Structure, Consolidate Nation-Building
Simultaneous elections will enable political stability, enhance good governance, ensure public money is better utilised, increase voter turnout and substantially check corruption during elections
Opinion | Uniform Laddoo Code: Why Tirupati Saga Should Not Be Ignored As A Stray Case Of Food Safety
The presence of beef tallow in the laddu is not a minor infraction of food adulteration rules. It is a terrifying poison in their intimate and sacred space, shaking devotees’ confidence in themselves and in their deities
Khel Vaani | 45th Chess Olympiad: India Bring Home Kings And Queens Of 64 Squares For The First Time
Not only the country won its maiden gold medal both in the open and women competition for the first time, four members of Team India were declared best players on their boards too
Opinion | Congress Just Can’t Shed Its Emergency Mindset
The Emergency mindset seems to persist within the Congress even after five decades. What else could be the reason behind intimidating, threatening, holding hostage and harassing a journalist for asking an innocuous question during a scheduled interview?
Global Watch | How China Has Been Rattled by Crisis of Youth Unemployment
The ongoing economic slowdown in China has had a disproportionate impact on the services sector, particularly white-collar jobs
Opinion | Swami Vivekananda’s Teachings and Their Connection to the Vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’
Swami Vivekananda’s timeless message of tolerance, unity, and compassion and his emphasis on education, self-reliance, unity, and spirituality serve as a roadmap for Viksit Bharat
Global Watch | From Autonomy to Control: How China Dismantled Hong Kong’s Free Press
The crackdown on media freedom has been characterised by censorship, surveillance, arrests, and forced closures
OPINION | Separatists in J&K Poll Fray: Can That Ever Be A Win for Democracy?
Unionists or integrationists see the entry of 'separatists' into the poll fray as an insidious attempt at state capture from within