The writer, president, India Foundation, is with the RSS.

January 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, 2025
January 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, 2025
January 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, 2025
January 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, 2025
December 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, 2024
December 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, 2024
December 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, 2024
December 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, 2024
November 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, 2024
November 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, 2024
November 16,2024 04:45:39 AM
Resolution by J&K assembly on restoration of special status is futile and duplicitous.
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
November 09,2024 04:00:09 AM
And it is only the beginning. There is more disruption ahead
Sat, Nov 09, 2024
November 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, 2024
October 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, 2024
October 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, 2024
October 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
October 05,2024 01:00:02 AM
But there, the difference ends between Netanyahu’s war and Zelenskyy’s peace. While the Israeli Prime Minister wages his war without seeking anybody’s involvement, the latter assumes that the onus for ending the war in Ukraine lies on all other nations in the world
Sat, Oct 05, 2024
September 28,2024 02:00:35 AM
For the people of Jammu, this election is an opportunity to assert their equal status. Historically, the Kashmir Valley-based leadership played a dominant role in the state’s politics and governance, denying the Jammu region its due
Sat, Sep 28, 2024
September 21,2024 01:00:26 AM
We must return to the healthy practice for one important reason. Pramod Mahajan, a veteran BJP leader, and a minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, used to say that elections are fought only in the last three months while governance takes precedence during the remainder of the five-year term
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
September 14,2024 07:45:59 AM
The global body has proved ineffective in dealing with wars in Ukraine and Gaza. It needs to rethink its functioning, give a greater voice to countries such as India
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
September 07,2024 07:55:00 AM
Having succeeded in the Northeast and J&K in eliminating terrorism, Amit Shah will continue to push for the eradication of Maoism. It is sure to fade away
Sat, Sep 07, 2024
August 31,2024 07:40:55 AM
Even when efforts were made, they resulted in dynastic politics and nepotism
Sat, Aug 31, 2024
August 24,2024 07:30:38 AM
The polls will continue PM Modi’s vision of freeing the people from family politics and ushering in true democracy. It was this vision that resulted in the Kashmir Valley sending a Sunni, a Shia and a Gujjar to Parliament for the first time
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
August 17,2024 07:30:26 AM
From Red Fort, PM Modi shone a light on unfinished agenda of Constitution
Sat, Aug 17, 2024
August 10,2024 07:22:43 AM
Muhammad Yunus should continue the task of building a modern secular society in the country
Sat, Aug 10, 2024



