Opinion
OPINION | India Did Surgical Strikes for Vindication Not Vendetta, Writes Lt Gen (Retd) DS Hooda
Bringing military into the political discourse has the danger of completely vitiating any sensible debate.
OPINION | Melania Trump's 'I Really Don't Care. Do U?' Jacket Was No Mistake
The jacket decisions made by the first lady aren’t as big or as important a story as the crisis along the border. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a story.
What Shujaat Bukhari and Aurangzeb's Sacrifice Tells Us, Writes Officer Who Led Surgical Strike Against Pakistan
Shujaat Bukhari and Aurangzeb employed different types of weapons in their professions, one wielded a pen while the other a gun. However, their vision and purpose were similar – to bring peace to their home.
Centre Must Slash Duties on Petrol, Diesel, Look for Augmenting Revenues Elsewhere
The government needs to cut excise duty and try to make up the consequential revenue deficit by aggressive mop up from disinvestment, better GST compliance or through sundry other means.
Opinion | Where Are The Dalits? Their Representation in the Indian Film Industry is a Mere 0.1 Percent
The artistic spaces, such as the cinema industry, are still “untouched” by Dalit issues, narratives or stories. Indian cinema has either been unable to represent Dalit life and concerns on the big screen or has willingly chosen not to do so.
Why Technicians and Regional Filmmakers Expect More From National Awards
The National Film Awards were presented on May 3 in New Delhi, but many recipients decided to 'boycott' the ceremony over the president handing over the honour to only a select set of winners.
OPINION | The Fear Of The Hangman's Noose Is Not Going To Stop A Rapist
India must understand that capital punishment has no place in a civilised society, and Governments must realise that modern societal ills must be tackled with dignity.
OPINION | India Needs Full-time NSA in Maldives to Keep China, Pakistan in Check
System of a regular NSA in another Indian Ocean republic, Mauritius is in place since 1983. All these 35 years, it has worked well. Why can’t this be tried in Maldives, especially when the island is going through such a turbulent period?
OPINION | Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar Are of Little Value to Congress in Reinvention Mode
Today, Jagdish Tytler has no constituency which he can call his own. For a Congress party in reinvention mode, the leadership today sees worth of Tytler and Sajjan not more than that of scrap.
OPINION | Why AIADMK Won't Support TDP's No-Confidence Motion
The AIADMK is clear that ‘Love thy neighbour’ is not its philosophy and it is unlikely to vote in favour of the no-trust motion. News18 reveals the several reasons why it does not feel the need to bat for Andhra Pradesh.
OPINION | Judicial Intervention Looms Large in AAP vs Babus Fight
With Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sticking to the tune of ‘political conspiracy’ behind the midnight incident at his residence, the city’s bureaucracy will not easily take the bait.
OPINION | Periyar Isn't Lenin and Tirupattur Isn't Tripura
The act of vandalism in the Tirupattur corporation office in Vellore district, where a statue of Periyar was disfigured, comes a day after BJP leader H Raja allegedly posted a message on Facebook. In his post, deleted after sharp criticism, the BJP leader...
OPINION | Hafiz Saeed's Political Entry is Wake up Call for Secular Forces in Pakistan
No doubt Pakistan has come to be one country worst victim of American policies that bask in creating uncertainties in areas of their geo-strategic interests.