In Europe and US, resentment against liberal policies of outsourcing manufacturing jobs abroad, while insourcing labour, has stoked the populist anti-immigration agenda
PM Modi's experience as chief minister has shaped his governance philosophy. The Centre today promises execution – not just policy ideas.
Those who relentlessly demanded that Modi visit Manipur have got what they asked for and more
Developmental projects can be a catalyst for a return to peace in the state if they are accompanied by initiatives that address faultlines.
Irrespective of Trump's charges, India should take a rational approach towards imports, invest in innovation and build efficient value chains.
Nepal has gone through a series of unfinished revolutions, which included the participation of youth, all seeking to transform the country from the authoritarian Rana regime to a federal democratic republic.
She belongs to a generation where women struggled to gain an identity while constantly pushing back against patriarchal structures. How did you do it, Mother? Can I do it again like you did it? Can I be the Mother I knew? But I don’t know whom to ask now.
What happens in Nepal is something that interests me less than what could happen in our own ancient and wondrous land if our political leaders do not correctly read the smoke signals rising from the burned government buildings in Kathmandu.
In the first part-year (July 2017 to March 2018), the government collected about Rs 11 lakh crore. In 2024-25, it collected about Rs 22 lakh crore. Every paise earned by consumers through their hard work was sucked by the government through GST — it was rightly, and derisively, called Gabbar Singh Tax
Is there something more sinister in the opposition to the project than just environmental concerns?
Israel's isolation has sharpened. The critical question is not what role US played, but what options Qatar and the Arab states have
India must urgently attract global talent in critical technologies, especially at a time when external factors have created a glut of highly trained researchers seeking opportunities. If credible pathways are not offered soon, these scientists will be absorbed elsewhere
In my three terms as a student in the university called Parliament, this kind of learning has been an enormously educative experience
New regime should make space for youth and people untainted by the discredited political culture of the past.
It remains unclear who will lead the transition in Nepal. Delhi will need to engage with the new order with tact and sensitivity.
Justice involves recognising the wrongs committed over the years by neglecting the hills
It strengthens India’s image as a predictable and reform-oriented economy
Mohan Bhagwat has steered the RSS through complex currents, never compromising on the core ideology we are all proud of. At the same time, he has overseen its evolution
If cases are mounted against the Opposition, and with bail conditions being stringent, it's quite possible that the threshold of 30 days will be crossed in most cases
The agreement reinforces India’s image as a trusted partner. It is also a vote of confidence for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India
Slowing ageing and extending healthy lifespans could transform societies, producing older but more active populations. The social consequences of longevity research could be profound
It embodies PM Modi’s vision of a streamlined tax framework designed for long-term revenue growth rather than short-term collection maximisation
When a young son was murdered 23 years ago for falling in love, could justice not have been delivered simply because it was his constitutional right? It required a fight that continues to this day
It is time for the consumer of justice to raise the banner. That idol of justice, made of clay or stone, has to have a heart that beats.
To address climate challenges, cities need to build institutional capacity, promote collaboration, and get the support of both the government and the citizens.