Opinion

While the OPS offers stability and government-backed funding, the NPS provides a market-linked approach with limited risks but higher returns. The UPS, however, aims to combine the best of both worlds

Written by Rasheed Kidwai, Shinde’s memoir, ‘Five Decades in Politics’, is a candid account of his decades-long political life that began on a disappointing note before he reached the pinnacle of power, and again failed towards the fag end

India's pursuit of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is being held back by its addiction to caste-based reservations. While well-intentioned, the system has failed to address the root causes of inequality. To truly empower future generations, India must embrace transform...

China’s cheap weapons come with a hefty hidden price tag. From fighter jets grounded by faulty parts to submarines rendered useless by shoddy technology, countries buying Chinese arms are discovering that bargain deals often lead to costly consequences an...

Muhammad Yunus’s reassurances ring hollow as another day passes, another attack unfolds. Minorities of Bangladesh need more than words - they need action, and they need it now

Prime Minister Modi’s vision for Bharat is one where we remember the lessons of Partition, honour the sacrifices made, and remain steadfast in our commitment to a future where unity prevails over division

Modi’s twin calls to remember partition's horrors and embrace the tricolour are deeply intertwined. One compels us to confront the cost of division, the other to cherish the hard-won unity symbolised by the national flag

Transgender ideology has a couple of cardinal principles: first, gender identity may not be congruent with the ‘sex assigned at birth’; second, a person can choose their gender, regardless of the biological facts

The recent coup in Bangladesh, marked by violence and the ousting of pro-India Sheikh Hasina, is a dangerous development for India. This instability, fuelled by external forces, threatens regional security, risks a refugee crisis, and empowers anti-India...

Born in princely states, India's reservation system aimed for equality but ignited fiery debate and a complex legacy of quotas

The Americans want a naval base in Bangladesh, a demand Sheikh Hasina time and again rejected. As for the Chinese, they will settle for anything that turns the equations against India in the subcontinent

The 2024 Budget offers Bihar a blueprint for progress. Strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, coupled with a focus on empowering its youthful population, can finally unlock Bihar's vast potential

It remains to be seen whether Iran will go all in or make a symbolic attack like it did in April. Ultimately, Iran will lose face if it doesn’t respond but it will lose much more if it does

Laos’ economic crisis should serve as a warning for the South Asian countries to reassess their economic policies and protect themselves from China’s debt trap

Partnership with the government should not be just a slogan; it must become symbiotic rather than symbolic. Government-business interaction should be meaningful in which the concerns of businesspersons are addressed earnestly

Beyond mere allocation increases, Union Budget 2024 introduces targeted programs for skills development, job creation, and internship opportunities, directly empowering young Indians to become tomorrow's leaders