Opinion
In Age of China Rising, Has US Democracy Promotion Lost Its Edge as Foreign Policy Goal?
The Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision championed by the Trump administration and adopted by President Biden presents a way forward.
The Rise of Hindutva in ‘Left-leaning’ Bengal: How RSS Worked at It Since 1947
The RSS planted itself firmly in the Partition experiences of the refugees, the displaced and the resettled Bengalis.
Why is Maharashtra Worst-Affected State by COVID-19? An Expert Working at Ground Zero Decodes
If we look at total cases per million, then states like Goa, Delhi and Kerala have more COVID-19 cases than Maharashtra.
Ahead of the Big UP Fight, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati Are Missing in Action. But Why?
Ironically, for a party that was in the cold since 1989, the Congress was the most visible on the ground, thanks to UP party president, Ajay Kumar Lallu.
What is Pakistan’s India Policy? Hot Words, Cold Feet
If earlier the army would sabotage things, this time the civilians have done so.
Bengal Elections: Threat of Muslim Vote Split Worries TMC in Crucial Third and Fourth Phases
It is debatable if Abbas Siddiqui's ISF will get any seat. However, he may dictate results in a number of seats.
How Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal Cooked up the Perfect Idea for their Ventures
Sanjeev Kapoor's transition from a celebrity chef to a businessman happened because he saw an opportunity at the right time and worked on it.
Can Reservations Given to Historically Oppressed Castes and Tribes Breach the 50% Limit?
The reservations in favour of the OBCs have remained much less than their population share.
A Specialist Busts Myths Around Autism, Tells You How to Detect Early Signs
It is a myth that a child with autism does not get better. Parents are the cornerstone of this recovery.
After Bengal Violence by TMC & Misogyny in DMK Ranks, Does BJP Represent an Alternative Vision?
The going isn’t easy for the BJP (and its allies) in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
Should Cancer Patients Take Covid-19 Vaccine? Three Experts Tell You Everything You Need to Know
Cancer patients who get Covid-19 are at a higher risk of complications, hospitalizations and even death compared to otherwise-healthy people who get infected.
Bengal is Learning a New Language—That of Hindutva-led Caste Identity Politics
The RSS-BJP combine was working for many years among the OBC-Dalit and tribal communities in Bengal and preparing them for their political assertion.
Who Will Get the Better of Whom in Kerala? Decoding Poll Strategy of LDF, UDF as BJP Tries to Gain Foothold
Even as the UDF, with only six partners, is taking its own sweet time for candidate selection, there is no such tardiness in the LDF camp. The BJP, meanwhile, has adopted a wait-and-watch approach.
Tamil Nadu Elections: PMK Pushing for Quota, Not Assembly Seats in Tie-up with AIADMK is a Masterstroke
It was clear to Dr Ramadoss, ageing fast, that he needed to get his mojo back. While he had the support of a good percentage of Vanniyars, he did not have a wider support across the state, as proved by the 2016 Assembly election results.
How Digital Technologies Can Break the Many Barriers Faced by Women
By building open, secure, and shared digital infrastructure, technology can help bring transformative changes to open a world of possibilities for women.
Oxford, Pfizer, Moderna, J&J: Close Look at Big Shots in Global Vaccination Fightback against Covid-19
Most countries have now started some form of vaccination programmes, and a number of vaccines have either been developed or are in different stages of development.
