Opinion

Appointing another committee, howsoever high-level, serves little purpose. It will be a better strategy to appoint a Sherpa to discuss the matter with all state governments and different political parties to forge a consensus

The slowdown in foreign direct investment in India is a cause for concern, as MNCs are finding Vietnam, Indonesia, and other competitors more attractive. This is a clear indication that the ‘China plus one’ strategy of MNCs is not working for India

Why wars of the past should be studied by the soldiers and sailors who are to defend the free India today

In the last couple of days, intense fighting has taken place near the border with India, with some reports stating that more than 5,000 refugees have escaped across the border

Co-opting people like Shehla Rashid and Shah Faesal means you are keeping the Islamism opportunity open. Remember, Islamism never dies down, look at Egypt and other countries, Turkey for that matter

India’s solar energy sector is today becoming a subject of interest around the world. Whether it be capacity additions in solar energy itself, or the associated manufacturing sector, India appears to be hitting the right notes on both fronts

When a powerful nation is faced with a barbaric terrorist outfit, wisdom is required along with valour

In the face of executive incompetence, it is the Supreme Court that is actually filling in to fulfil the people’s expectations

Making a conscious attempt to hoodwink law enforcement agencies by harvesting technology to ‘rob’ people of their hard-earned money needs to be recognised by ‘evolved societies’ that push for big technology foray

The men who danced on the body of a dead soldier and dragged a woman by her hair in Gaza were not anybody’s freedom fighters. They were terrorists. In all these actions of Hamas, where is the political struggle for Palestine’s freedom?

Peace and durable solutions are a must to stop the recurrence of the cycle of violence and retribution in the volatile Middle East where flashpoints are ever-so-charged

Reforms to social protection schemes, market policies, and health/education investments are essential for struggling debt economies

We need more voices demanding why there are no protests unequivocally condemning the brutal Hamas attacks, taking of hostages, and parading the captives on the streets of Gaza

The government is working on a plan called ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’ that seeks to develop world-class mega ports, transshipment hubs and modernise infrastructure at an estimated investment cost of Rs 1.25 trillion

The continued rocket launches from Gaza towards Israel and the move to stop civilians from moving southward shows Hamas puts its Islamist ideology over the wellbeing of its own families

The Global Hunger Index report is not only disconnected from ground reality but also chooses to deliberately ignore efforts made by the Modi government to ensure food security for India’s 1.4 billion strong population