Opinion

The curiosity is also very opportune and timely given our Finance Minister just pledged public provision of HPV vaccination to all the eligible girls in the country.

For decades a tiny but influential minority of ‘historians’ have tried to paper over the grim truth of the oddly named Gyanvapi masjid, denying evidence in Maasir-i-Alamgiri, written by Saqi Mustaid Khan, of Aurangzeb ordering the destruction of the Vishw...

Shri Ram, who stands for cosmic order, decorum and right conduct, would never like his revered name to be used to create violent fissures in society

Lord Ram is not a distant mythical reality. He is a civilisational hero who ensures the unceasing continuity of this civilisation. He is the Hindu future whose socio-political relevance for the Hindus is timeless

India is fast positioning itself as a country whose time to dominate the world’s shipping lanes has arrived. Kochi’s New Dry Dock and Ship Repair Facility will significantly reduce India’s dependence on other nations for shipbuilding and repair purposes

The linkages between Ramayana and the south serve as a resounding fact check in the face of an aggressive Dravidianism that seeks to eradicate Sanatana Dharma

The Congress, by boycotting the Ram Mandir ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, has squandered a great opportunity to align itself with India’s civilisational core, thus setting the course for its further marginalisation

CAA corrects historical injustices and fulfills the promise made under the Nehru-Liaquat pact to religious minorities in neighbouring countries. It is another example of how the resoluteness of PM Modi achieved what a vacuous Nehru promised but failed to...

A peek at Narendra Modi’s formative years explains why Ram is not a symbol of politics to him. Understanding the essence of ‘Bharatiyata’ is impossible without Ram. Ram is the biggest symbol of India’s civilisation and bearer of the thousands of years old...

The demand of the JSM is to amend Article 342 in line with Article 341, which says that no person who professes a religion different from Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism shall be a member of the Scheduled Caste

Though there has been variation from month to month, India is at the cusp of an infrastructure revolution with the sector believed to have grown between 10% to 12% in 2023

Vajpayee’s governance was marked by a steadfast dedication to stability, economic expansion, and modernisation, laying the foundation for a stronger and more prosperous India

India as a bridge between the North and the South, and between democracies and so-called autocracies is seen as a valued partner, even when there is disagreement over some aspects of its foreign policy

Cultural promotion serves as a form of soft power, enhancing a country’s influence on the global stage. By sharing its cultural heritage, India has created positive perceptions, strengthened diplomatic ties, and fostered goodwill, which can be valuable in...

Bhaswati Mukherjee’s book is a useful reminder and exploration of India’s indenture history, with variations across countries. One hopes there are other such books

The recent incident at NIT Srinagar serves as a stark reminder of the sensitivity surrounding this issue and the potential for such events to incite protests and demand legal action