Opinion
Asset Monetization a Great Idea, but Govt Must Take These 3 Steps to Ensure It’s a Success
Great caution and care needs to be exercised while executing the asset monetization plan.
While Joe Biden was Criticised, Trump Would Have Been Roasted Over Afghanistan Debacle
The Democrats would have accused Trump of stupidity, callousness and conceit. The media would have hauled him over the coals for having endangered the lives of thousands of Americans stranded in Afghanistan.
OPINION | Not Pegasus or Farmers’ Protest, Oppn Should Milk Spiraling Fuel and LPG Prices to Corner Govt
The issue that affects the common man more and may become a talking point in the upcoming state elections is the high fuel and LPG prices.
India’s Initiative on Maritime Security at UNSC is a Wake-Up Call for the World
The wanton disregard shown by China towards established maritime norms and rule of law has been unprecedented in modern times.
As Schools Begin to Unlock, Teachers Will be Frontline Warriors—But They Must be Trained
Teachers will have to step up to the role of a nurse, a counsellor, a friend, a mentor, even a parent for the little ones facing separation anxiety.
To Pull Prosperity Out from Jaws of Poverty, India Needs Next Level of Economic Reforms
As Narendra Modi took charge as PM in 2014, there is a clear, visible and increasing conviction with reforms. He took the baton of reforms running and continues to run with it.
Repeal of Retro Tax Laudable, but Need More Reforms to Woo Foreign Investors
The sordid saga of retro tax began with Vodafone case. The taxmen convinced then FM Pranab Mukherjee to disregard the highest court and undo its ruling by bringing in an ordinance.
GST to Income Tax to IBC: Are Structural Reforms Suffering Due to Missing Agility?
A government’s primary job is to implement a conducive regulatory framework, monitor the implementation and outcomes, and make necessary changes whenever required.
OPINION: Understanding Narendra Modi’s Dynamic Varanasi Model
Not only is Kashi witnessing development on an unprecedented scale but people of this sacred city are also experiencing what it is like to have a karmayogi PM as their MP.
Polls Apart: Agenda of Prashant Kishor's Meet With Rahul May Be Bigger Than Punjab
The bitter parting between Congress and Prashant Kishor was over UP and, years later, his meeting with the Gandhis comes just ahead of polls in the state.
Was India the Real Target of China’s COVID Warfare?
Was the Deep State fuelling the Shaheen Bagh protests last year and the farmer protests’ this year?
UP Next: In BSP, Jatavs Saw an Opportunity to Acquire Power. Mayawati Knows She Has to Deliver in 2022
Post-independence and until the emergence of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), a large section of the Jatav community supported the Congress.
The Half of Half: This is the Opposition Strategy to Beat BJP in 2024
The Congress is under pressure from within and outside to do ‘something’ in order to be in contention for a 100-plus figure in the 18th Lok Sabha.
PM India Never Had: Madhavrao Scindia Would Have Been Sonia’s First Choice for Top Job in 2004
In private conversations, Madhavrao was perhaps alone in a league of Congress leaders addressing politician Sonia on a first name basis, writes Rasheed Kidwai.
‘Theatre’ of Theatre Commands: To Paint IAF as Lone Ranger Opposing Reform a Bid to Influence Discussions
Augment IAF’s strength first, and in the interim re-organise the orbat in a way that the limited ‘mass’ can be brought to bear on targets effectively.
In the Kabuki of the Original Quad, All Eyes Are on Putin-Biden Geneva Summit
Everything will hinge on whether or not the American President manages to spot his counterpart’s soul this time around.
