Opinion
Opinion | Seven Years of GST: A Testament to PM Modi’s Economic Vision
India’s economic landscape has been irrevocably changed by GST, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's visionary leadership. Seven years on, this landmark tax reform continues to drive progress and strengthen the nation's financial foundation
Opinion | ‘Ghar Wapsi’: What's Driving Indian Startups Back to Their Roots?
Startups are flocking back to India, lured by a booming market and supportive ecosystem. But navigating complex regulations and hefty taxes could make for a bumpy homecoming
Opinion | How Religious Freedom Reports Obscure More Than They Reveal
The US cries foul on religious freedom in India, yet their report reads like a political thriller, heavy on fiction, light on facts
Opinion | Men in Blue Peaking Up at the Right Time, But A Few Concerns Remain
Most members of Team India have delivered at least at some stage in the Group Stage and Super Eights of the 2024 T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup. But, there are a few concerns ahead of the semis against England.
Right Word | Denied a Voice by China: Why Tibet Deserves the Right to Self-Determination
Tibetans aspire to live peacefully and seek autonomy to uphold their beliefs, yet China denies them even this basic right
Right Word | Power Struggle Between RSS and BJP: Myths, Propaganda and Facts
It seems that due to lack of understanding about the working style of the RSS and with an intent to create confusion, a narrative is being put forward projecting a power struggle between the Sangh and the BJP
Narendra Modi Sets Record of Appearing before Voters as PM Candidate Thrice And Forming The Govt with A Majority Each Time
Modi is the only person in the history of independent India, who held the post of Prime Minister for the first time when he was presented as the PM candidate in the Lok Sabha elections. He was successful in getting a majority for his party
Global Watch | Terrorised by Law, Hunted by Mobs: The Plight of Pakistani Minorities
To be a religious minority in Pakistan is to live in a constant state of terror. Accused under blasphemy laws, hunted by mobs, subjected to forced conversions – their survival depends on navigating between a government that won't protect them and a societ...
Opinion | Modi’s 3.0 Cabinet: No Compromise in Administrative Continuity and Ideological Commitment
BJP's political strength and ideological commitment remain intact, regardless of the seat count
Opinion | The Pilgrims of a Lesser God: When Will the Nation’s Gaze Fall on Reasi?
What of that clique of committed secularists who lit a candle for Rafah’s dispossessed? To them, we ask, don’t the Hindus of India have a right to return? Don’t they have an equal right to life?
Opinion | 2024 Lok Sabha Election Results: Why Indian Voters Are the Real Winners
This election has not only reflected the collective wisdom of the Indian electorate but also highlighted the vibrant and resilient self-balancing nature of our democratic framework
Opinion | Rahul-Priyanka-Kharge: The Power Trio That Gave Congress New Life
Rahul Gandhi's gruelling yatras, Priyanka's campaign prowess, and Kharge's strategic leadership have breathed new life into the Congress, defying expectations. This dynamic trio re-energised the party, offering hope for a future revival
Opinion | CPM's Narrow Escape: Party Retains Hammer & Sickle, But Pinarayi Vijayan's High-handed Ways Open Door for BJP in Kerala
The CPM has managed to retain its party symbol not due to the performance of its exalted Kerala unit, but through humble wins in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. The 2024 results should serve as a critical point of introspection and signal the need for leadershi...
Opinion | Why 2024 Elections May Be A Do-Or-Die Moment For Left Parties In Bengal
This Lok Sabha election has been viewed as a crucial test for the Left, with its sights set firmly on the 2026 state Assembly polls
Opinion | The Sicilian Mafia’s ‘Good’ Twin: Meet the Dons of Kasaragod
They smuggled tons of gold but never stole lives. The dons of Kasaragod operated by as surprising code: respect for authorities, generosity towards their community. Were they Robin Hoods? Hardly. But in the murky world of organised crime, their restraint...
Opinion | Naya Bharat After June 4: Decoding the Post-Election Landscape
As India anticipates a third Modi term, what lies ahead for Bharat? From economic strength to a resurgence of cultural pride, the BJP's transformative agenda will reshape the nation, impacting everything from ancient temples to modern classrooms. A future...