Opinion

The prime minister's vision for Jammu and Kashmir encompasses more than just political milestones. The region is now on a trajectory of rapid development, with AIIMS, IITs, IIMs, IIMCs, mega road projects, and enhanced railway connectivity

There is no one-size-fits-all solution. And that’s why the issue cannot be left to be decided by hotheads running amok on the streets holding a virtual gun to the government’s head. Backing any union that weaponises the demand for a law guaranteeing MSP i...

Free speech will survive ultimately, but it is in jeopardy today because of the intrusive all-pervasive surveillance machinery of a ubiquitous state, and the legally sanctioned invasion of an individual’s privacy

Western media seems to think that Indian Hindus and Muslims are fighting a religious civil war. This woke-bully mentality is based on the fact that privileged liberals think it is their duty to be offended on behalf of religious minorities, but only those...

Crucial reforms, such as extended maternity leave and the empowerment of female government employees in family pension decisions, are bolstering the well-being and rights of women in the workforce

The NDA shunned the lurch towards handing out ruinous revdis to realise its short-term electoral goals because it is confident that it has performed

As the Ram temple stands tall, it becomes a symbol of faith, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a nation that cherishes its past while forging ahead into a harmonious future

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

While Pakistan is struggling with a failing economy, its neighbours are bombing terror camps without even taking its sovereignty seriously

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

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

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

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

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

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

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