Opinion
Global Watch | Why China Blocks the Dalai Lama’s Sri Lanka Visit
China has been repeatedly using its economic clout and influence to curtail the popularity of the Dalai Lama. The repeated attempts by China to stop his holiness visit to Sri Lanka is part of the same playbook
Right Word | China’s United Front Strategy: How Beijing Undermines National Security Across the Globe
By leveraging a combination of direct media presence, partnerships with local outlets, and content-sharing agreements, China aims to enhance its soft power and assert its influence on the international stage
Interview | Shaping India's Future: Shashank Mani's Vision for the Middle and Beyond
Shashank Mani’s ‘Middle of Diamond India’ unveils the untold stories of India’s tier 2 and tier 3 districts, shedding light on the immense potential and resilience of its middle populace. The author paints a vivid portrait of what he terms ‘diamond-shaped...
Opinion | Unveiling Modi’s Northeast Story: A Closer Look with Focus on Tripura
Under the dynamic leadership of Modi, a new dawn has emerged for the Northeast. In decoding ‘Modi’s Northeast Story’, we unearth not just a tale of development but a narrative of resilience, renewal, and the promise of a brighter future for all
Global Watch | The Bloodstained Chronicles of Balochistan: A Legacy of Struggle and Resilience
Once a proud bastion of independence, Balochistan now languishes as Pakistan’s most forsaken and impoverished province, despite its substantial contributions to the nation’s economy by virtue of its abundant mineral wealth
Infra Vaani | Indian Railways Progress Report and Unfinished Agenda
While the achievements of the Indian Railways in the last ten years of the Modi government are laudable, a lot more needs to be done to first make the railways stay an ongoing concern and then contribute its might to the nation
Opinion | MV Ruen's Rescue by Indian Navy: Why It Reflects More Than What Meets the Eye
In the coming days India’s navy not only has to address traditional and non-traditional threats but also techniques to fight grey zone warfare
Opinion | CAA Is Anti-Persecution, Not Anti-Muslim
IUML is also wrong to say that the CAA discriminates against Indian Muslims. It does not. In fact, the CAA has no bearing at all on Indian Muslims
Opinion | Why India Testing Agni-5 is a Milestone Moment
India needs to continuously upgrade platform and weapon head technology. Hypersonic nuclear weapons are also evolving
Opinion | Women in Bollywood: More Central Roles, But Rarely in Big-Budget Films
Hindi cinema in general is witnessing an increase in the number of films headlined by female actors. The question is: when will Bollywood start making more big-budget woman-centric films?
Opinion | The Strong Can Sacrifice, The Weak Only Surrender
Political parties have risen from the dumps, but rarely have they done so by outsourcing their revival to their rivals
Opinion | Dominating the Indian Ocean: India Transforming Lakshadweep into Strategic Military Stronghold
That both of India’s aircraft carrier task forces will be travelling to Lakshadweep for the inauguration of INS Jatayu – along with destroyers, submarines and frigates – is frankly a kind of military posturing that India has never undertaken in the region
Opinion | Why Law Minister’s Reductionist Approach to History of Adult Suffrage is Misleading
Excluding Motilal Nehru from any discussion on the growth of adult suffrage in India is sacrilegious. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, by conferring the entire credit on Dr BR Ambedkar, ignored an important subtext of modern Indian history
Right Word | After Maldives, ‘India Out’ Campaign in Bangladesh
Feeding anti-India sentiments, especially among radical Islamists, seems to provide fuel for the ‘India Out’ campaign in Bangladesh. However, there is also a growing concern about whether this campaign could spell economic trouble for Bangladesh
OPINION | Can India Become the Global Deep Tech Powerhouse?
With unwavering government support, a treasure trove of untapped opportunities, and a relentless focus on impact, India's deep tech revolution is poised for even greater heights
Opinion | India’s Test Win Over England Hides A Major Weakness
The Indian triumph successfully conceals a significant shortcoming of the squad: the lack of experience in the batting line-up