Opinion

The future of the Gorkha Brigade and its 38 battalions is bleak, given the inflexible positions of Nepal and India

Before the emergence of the biennial Vibrant Gujarat, the state’s economy was in shambles. But in the past 20 years, since the first edition of Vibrant Gujarat held under then CM Narendra Modi, the state’s fortunes have witnessed a jaw-dropping transforma...

There is enough excitement around several upcoming films in the coming months. But, is that enough?

To say that UKPNP’s primary goal now is to establish an independent state of Azad Kashmir and G-B is to fully endorse the British plan to divide the state of J&K. One could say that UKPNP has lost the plot but the truth is that they never had a plot at al...

The construction of the Ram Mandir is not the denouement of a project to build a Hindu Rashtra, but as once LK Advani, the progenitor of the BJP’s Ram temple agitation, said, the beginning of an “integral part of the historical process of Hindu self-renew...

Aurangzeb very blatantly implemented the theology of the Muslim state throughout his kingdom, with no scope for any kind of secularism or tolerance for his Hindu subjects. Certainly not what one would call a symbol of wisdom or good governance

As we gear up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the risk of AI-generated deepfakes looms large, capable of changing public opinion and undermining the sanctity of our democratic processes. Combating them will need a multidimensional approach

India’s Digital Public Infrastructure push has the potential to usher in a global revolution. As a result of the Modi government’s DPI push, the World Bank claims India has achieved a “remarkable” 80 per cent financial inclusion rate

Religion is a personal matter and everyone has the right to practice their faith as they wish. However, when it comes to sports, especially cricket, which is a passion for millions of people worldwide, religion should not be a source of conflict or contro...

The Biden administration seems to be orchestrating a controlled implosion of India-US ties, a move directed at altering the perception of rising Modi-Biden bonhomie, or as many left-leaning democrats would view it— remedying it

These initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring financial stability for farmers, and promoting overall rural development

In an aspirational India, where increasing opportunities and possibilities are ushering in an era of greater interconnectedness and mobility, such narratives are debilitating and have no real acceptance

The chastity and morality of any civilisation rests on the bodies of its women only. As human rights attendance gets no takers when it comes to women’s rights, it’s important to address women’s issues as human rights issues

With its specially trained manpower and specialised equipment to deal with natural as well as man-made disasters, the NDRF has carved out a distinct identity for itself as India’s first responder

Drumming up toxic regionalism in a post-verdict scenario is nothing more than a sorry coping mechanism for the Congress ecosystem. What it should be doing instead is accepting that it needs to undertake some serious soul-searching

Narrative-laden information floating amidst the conflict not only attempts to impact India’s international image, but also seems to challenge cognitive resilience within the country. Developing it is going to be India’s defining step in facing the threats...