The writer, president, India Foundation, is with the RSS.
March 29,2025 07:23:19 AM
As Parliament is once again seized of the matter, it may be time both the judiciary and the executive give serious thought to the NJAC. After all, nobody can say that eminent justices like H R Khanna, V R Krishna Iyer or M N Venkatachaliah were political appointees just because they were appointed before the collegium system came into vogue
Sat, Mar 29, 2025March 22,2025 07:20:42 AM
The course of history doesn’t change merely by removing a couple of symbols here and there
Sat, Mar 22, 2025March 17,2025 07:37:15 AM
Trump may not want his country’s finances to be drained out for someone whom he sees as a “loser”
Mon, Mar 17, 2025March 08,2025 07:02:57 AM
Safety of women lies not in restricting their lives, but in according dignity and respect to them
Fri, Mar 07, 2025March 01,2025 08:00:47 AM
Prayagraj was replete with gurus from hundreds of different faith traditions. Hence, the worry that the diversity of Hinduism is threatened is unfounded
Sat, Mar 01, 2025February 22,2025 07:15:48 AM
The director of national intelligence in the US has been a vocal supporter of India and Hindus and a votary of strong US-India ties
Sat, Feb 22, 2025February 15,2025 07:45:00 AM
Discourse on the “Indo-Pacific” dominates the world today. But the “Indo-Pacific” is a geo-strategic construct, where big power competition is omnipresent
Sat, Feb 15, 2025February 08,2025 07:05:24 AM
It will stimulate increased spending, create more jobs and improve ease of doing business
Sat, Feb 08, 2025February 01,2025 06:50:56 AM
Spirit of religiosity on display, from Ayodhya to Kumbh, is one of the biggest transformations Modi govt has brought about
Sat, Feb 01, 2025January 25,2025 07:30:19 AM
Ultimately, the Constitution is only a statement of intent. The constitutional morality — acting in its spirit — of those who manage it is critical
Sat, Jan 25, 2025January 18,2025 07:00:50 AM
With the Deep State actively working overtime, Trump will have his hands full in the next several months tackling domestic challenges. But he seems determined not to be bogged down by them
Sat, Jan 18, 2025January 11,2025 07:02:59 AM
With humanity facing challenges, India should take the lead in offering guidance to the world in shaping the future based on Eastern wisdom. Festivals like Kumbh can be a great occasion for that
Sat, Jan 11, 2025January 04,2025 07:00:10 AM
The year of eventful elections has ended and Modi’s BJP has risen with big victories in Haryana and Maharashtra. Now, the focus must be on the economy
Sat, Jan 04, 2025December 28,2024 07:15:39 AM
Dr Singh will be remembered kindly for rescuing the economy. But his silence in the face of corruption won’t be forgotten either
Sat, Dec 28, 2024December 21,2024 07:15:56 AM
Leaders like Ambedkar and Savarkar are our national heroes. Ambedkar was a lifelong critic of Congress. Savarkar too had his disagreements with Gandhi’s politics. Yet, they always demonstrated utmost maturity. Opposition should follow suit
Sat, Dec 21, 2024December 14,2024 07:00:35 AM
As superpowers like the US and China move to investing in quantum technologies, India must look towards the future and dive into AI research and building infrastructure that will push the country through the technologically-driven 21st century
Sat, Dec 14, 2024December 07,2024 03:00:46 AM
India sought to address this challenge through a robust and inclusive Constitution. Where challenges arose, the judicial process, free media and socio-political activism helped the victims
Sat, Dec 07, 2024November 30,2024 03:00:15 AM
Along with the PM factor are two other important constants for the BJP – its well-oiled organisational machinery and the informal, yet crucial support it draws from the Sangh Parivar. In Maharashtra and elsewhere too, their contribution was immense.
Fri, Nov 29, 2024November 23,2024 01:35:28 AM
The Modi government’s China policy is pragmatic and realist. It understands that the bilateral relationship cannot be placed in any specific category of friends or foes. It will remain volatile
Sat, Nov 23, 2024November 16,2024 04:45:39 AM
Resolution by J&K assembly on restoration of special status is futile and duplicitous.
Sat, Nov 16, 2024November 09,2024 04:00:09 AM
And it is only the beginning. There is more disruption ahead
Sat, Nov 09, 2024November 02,2024 03:30:13 AM
The problem with Congress is its preoccupation with protecting its leadership from being blamed for electoral failures. In doing so, it doesn’t mind casting doubt on the country’s electoral process itself
Sat, Nov 02, 2024October 26,2024 03:21:08 AM
India is right to discourage the reckless de-dollarisation rhetoric. But it believes in the reform of international monetary system
Sat, Oct 26, 2024October 19,2024 03:00:53 AM
While the world watched silently, Canada turned into a safe haven for terrorism in the last few decades. Pakistan is accused of harbouring Islamic terrorists, whereas Canada, over decades, has been harbouring not just the Islamists, but many others
Sat, Oct 19, 2024October 12,2024 02:00:23 AM
There should be space for differing opinions without subjecting people to the patriotism test all the time
Sat, Oct 12, 2024