Opinion
What The Fork: How Kunal Vijayakar Lost 15 Kilos without Missing out on Samosa or Tikka
I started my diet under nobody’s guidance, no nutritionist, no dietitian, and no health expert. I decided to consult my common sense, writes Kunal Vijayakar.
OPINION: Finally, Taliban are on the Receiving End
Taliban are struggling to subdue internal fighting, gain control over a disgruntled civil society, and bring anti-Taliban resistance forces in Panjshir to task.
The Strategic Disconnect between India and US Has Been Revealed by Afghanistan
There is no way the US and India can work together in the east even as the US actively props up India’s mortal and sworn enemies in the west.
Neeraj Chopra to Avani Lekhara: Make Way for a Confident and Competitive India
Mohandas Pai writes: Many of our sportspersons are now training abroad consistently, participating in global competitions and doing extremely well.
To Improve State of Education in Rural India, Let’s First Provide Reliable Access to Electricity
A device as simple as ceiling fan that provides ventilation on hot days can be the make-or-break decision that keeps a recalcitrant student in school.
From Afghanistan to Kashmir: What It Really Means to be a Refugee Who Cannot Flee
It breaks one's heart to see what happens to refugees. How their lives are torn to shreds, their identities smashed, as the new cities and countries take over their souls.
OPINION: The Global Liberal Elite Need to Explain How They Became Fans of the Taliban
The Taliban's real coup was the way they won over the entire global liberal elite within a span of two days.
Justice to Wattals & Choppans of Kashmir
We as people of Kashmir should extend our support to two of our most marginalized communities in their fight for seeking the constitutional status of being SC & ST
A Stormy Flight Path for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa in the Turbulent Aviation Industry
India has witnessed large airline losses yet it is also home to one of the most profitable airlines; macro-economic woes continue yet scenes of people travelling unabated are a reality.
We Need Caring Schools to Bring Back Millions of ‘Offline’, Pushed-out Children
Instead of pushing teachers to ‘cover the syllabus’, we must orient them to ‘discover the child’, to learn with empathy what she has been through during the pandemic.
Reservations in All-India Quota of NEET: SC Has Shown the Way by Balancing Merit with Equity
The NEET caters to the Supreme Court’s concern for merit as each applicant must compulsorily score the minimum marks needed to clear the qualifying examination.
Culture and Identity: Assam-Mizoram Border Row is Much More Than Dispute Over Territory
Extending ILP requirements to these states will be an important step in addressing longstanding concerns over cultural and tribal identities.
China is Cracking Down on Private Sector. This Could Trigger Political Instability
The crackdown could have a long-term impact on Chinese efforts to become a technology superpower riding on the back of innovation.
Kargil Revisited: 22 Years Later, Gaps at Strategic Level Still Exist but Being Fixed
The measures suggested by the Kargil Review Committee found passionate execution only to a limited extent. Some recommendations are under progress even today.
What Covid Sero Survey Shows—Don’t Fall for Illusory Herd Immunity, Get Vaccinated
The latest survey exposes our collective laxity in adopting disciplined personal behaviours and enforcing strict policy measures.
Why Saudi Arabia and UAE are Distancing Themselves from the Afghanistan Crisis
Both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, who have had historical connections with Afghanistan, including with Taliban, have maintained a relative distance from the Doha negotiations.
