Opinion
Time to Rebuild Ram Setu to Ameliorate Sri Lanka’s Sufferings, Establish Historical Connect with India
Ancient ‘Ram Setu’ should be rebuilt so as to re-establish the historical connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. This would enhance trade and tourism significantly
Why Kaliningrad Could Soon Become Ground-Zero For a Russia-NATO War
Unlike in Ukraine, which is not a NATO member, any move by Russia to establish a land bridge between Belarus and Kaliningrad will risk direct war with NATO
Political Matrix: With Gujarat Polls in Sight, How Social Intervention by NGOs, Corporates Influence Political Opinion
Some NGOs may have their political ambitions, which may influence public opinion during elections. For example, many local NGOs, which emerge from social-developmental works, have joined AAP in Gujarat
Mohandas Pai Writes: Modi Cabinet Needs a Sridhar Vembu to Handle Rural Industry and Create Jobs
A rural-led model where small towns and villages can get high-quality industries is something worth trying, and Sridhar Vembu certainly knows how to make it work
Modi@8: No Social Media in 90s, But Modi Ji Came Up With Innovative Campaigns, Writes HP Minister Suresh Bhardwaj
Himachal Pradesh minister Suresh Bhardwaj looks back on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s close association with the state and the way forward for HP under the central leadership of the PM
Amarnath Yatra Integral to Kashmiri Ethos. Lakhs of Pilgrims Will Make Their Way Amid Tight Security
Amarnath Yatra or pilgrimage to a cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva is an integral part of Kashmiri culture and ethos
Past Forward: Why We Must Remember Raja Rammohun Roy, a Liberal in Quest of Truth
The two strands of Raja Rammohun Roy's personality that remain as unbroken continuity are that of an insatiable thirst for knowledge in his quest for the ultimate truth and his stubbornness to do what he thought was right
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: China’s Confused India Policy a Reason for LAC Standoff
The Chinese security and foreign policy apparatus looks like it’s confused about whether to alienate India for territorial gains or to appease it for intangible and reversible promises
With China Back on USA's Radar, the Quad is on Track With Renewed Vigour
If in recent months the Quad question revolved around the possibility of being derailed, the meeting in Tokyo this week has given a much-needed impetus to the Quad’s potential
Not Just Men, Indian Women Also at Risk of Drug Addiction but Studies Barely Focus on Them
When selecting a sample for research studies, women are not treated equally. Even if they are included in the sample, no gender-specific concepts are employed to comprehend the causes and consequences
Opinion | Gyanvapi: Fading Minorityism in India and Zealots’ Last Stand
Notwithstanding India being a Hindu-majority country which bequeathed land to create Islamic Republic of Pakistan, litigations on matters of faith and places of worship have continued for almost 70 years
The Bengal Conundrum: Hindu Kings of Bengal Were Not Meek, Fought Islamic Invaders Valiantly
The ‘myth building’ started with the invasion of Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1201. It is often said that he conquered the whole of Bengal with only 18 warriors with him!
How a Meltdown in Sri Lanka Can Have Serious Implications for India’s Security
India will need to seriously monitor the situation developing in Sri Lanka on multiple fronts. The Sri Lankan security forces are more than sufficient to handle the situation but need to be backed
Despite Shadow of Ukraine Conflict over Europe, PM Modi’s Visit Struck the Right Note
Modi’s decision to stop over in Paris to meet President Macron after his re-election was a personal gesture that reflects the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.
The 50 Km Threat: How Govt Can Minimise Cyclone Damages along India's Coastline
The Central government, with members from all state governments, should form an expert team to look at this issue afresh or utilise its existing mechanism to work this out
Putin’s Trade-Off Pays Off: Why Turkey is Snubbing The West For Russia
Turkey has manoeuvred against the West’s importunities far too interestingly and unpredictably revealing Putin's calculated trade-off