Opinion
Opinion | The 1990 Ram Mandir Movement: A Karsevak Remembers
It was October 30. All the karsevaks present at the Ram Janmabhoomi premises were prepared to lay down their lives in this fight for securing and consecrating our national identity. There was not just nationalism but also ‘Ramaism’ in those present there
Opinion | Iranian Strikes Prove Pakistan is Officially a Banana Republic
While Pakistan is struggling with a failing economy, its neighbours are bombing terror camps without even taking its sovereignty seriously
Opinion | The Absurdity of Static Public Policy in Dynamic, Digital ‘Dark Patterns’
Exponentially evolving digital spheres are ill-suited to rigid policymaking and irregular implementation. Digital public policy in this space needs to be agile and should access data to ensure compliance and monitoring if it has to be successful
When Narendra Modi Fought for Cow Protection And against Untouchability to Unite Hindu Society
Narendra Modi, at a very young age, realised two crucial things: cows were dear to Hindus and untouchability was a huge concern. On the basis of this, he soon started forging unity in Hindu society, under the banner of the Vishva Hindu Parishad
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 | Periodic Terror Reminders From Kashmir
It goes to the eternal credit of Narendra Modi that he redeemed Kashmir for India and repulsed the Pakistani-sponsored terrorists. But the embers of terrorism still continue to smoulder, implying that the process of excoriation is still not complete
Opinion | Why Narendra Modi Looks Set for a Third Term: Decoding BJP’s Electoral Success
The ace up Modi’s sleeve is his unique paradigm of welfare schemes, comprising the distribution of cooking gas connections, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the facilitation of potable tap water and many other distinctive forms of welfarism
Opinion | Revolutionising Farming is the Way Forward to De-Risk Indian Farmers
Facilitating financial inclusion and ensuring easy capital access for farmers is undeniably crucial, yet it is also important to equip farmers with resources to enhance agricultural productivity
Opinion | Japan Plane Crash: Crucial Role of Cabin Crew Training in Emergency Evacuations
The catastrophic accident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport demonstrates that while technological advancements have made flying one of the safest modes of transportation, the human element – the cabin crew – remains irreplaceable in ensuring passenger safety
Opinion | ULFA Peace Pact Will Not Only Help Stabilise Internal Security, But Also Break The Crime-Terror Nexus
The peace accord with ULFA shows the Modi government’s commitment to bringing peace to the Northeast, breaking the nexus of financing, inter-state coordination, and foreign links of terror outfits, thus manifesting the concept of Amrit Kaal to its fullest
Opinion | Vedic Saraswati Civilisation: Let's Stop Calling It 'Harappan'
The civilisation should be called 'Vedic Saraswati Civilisation'. Using the term 'Harappan' is misleading for the study of India’s history
Opinion | Outreaching Global South Without Shunning West Shows India has Overcome Ghosts of Nehruvian Past
India is making the most of its partnership with the West while at the same time voicing the concerns of the global south
Opinion | Rewind 2023: When Congress Lost Its Decades-Old Address
For over 45 years, 10, Janpath and 24, Akbar Road forged a formidable link, bringing fame, fortune, success and eventual leadership to the Congress
Rewind 2023: When Directors Become the New Superstars and Action Films Make a Comeback
Many previous box-office records were shattered, audiences sang and danced inside theatres, and directors attracted audiences in a good year for star-studded Hindi films
Opinion | Mathura Survey: Proof is Hiding in Plain Sight Yet Hindus Must Prove Their Hinduness
Hindus, even in the land of their birth, are subjected to inquisitions. In the present times, these inquests have become formalised hearings. Now, courts sit in judgement of Hindu customs and religious beliefs in the name of progressivism
Opinion | Alliance Politics Doesn’t Work in Unseating A Strong Leader
In 1977, to defeat Indira Gandhi, parties opposed to her had to merge to form Janata Party. Now, if parties opposed to Narendra Modi want to become a credible alternative, they need to think and act differently, otherwise, they will be chasing a mirage