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Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
The writer is president, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, former national vice-president of the BJP and MP, Rajya Sabha
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There can be no equivalence between India and Pakistan on terrorSubscriber Only
July 09,2025 07:50:24 AM
Against this backdrop one must understand the importance of political leaders from across party lines speaking in one voice and attempting to correct perceptions in major world capitals
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Pahalgam attack: Not punishing the guilty amounts to punishing the innocentSubscriber Only
May 05,2025 07:29:12 AM
Neither cowardice nor a myopic approach while meeting the challenge of terrorism is likely to lead us to a permanent solution.
Mon, May 05, 2025
Dis/Agree: CM Stalin, protect language – don’t politicise itSubscriber Only
March 07,2025 07:29:34 AM
Threat to languages comes not from learning more of them, but rather, colonial impositions and unneeded dilutions
Fri, Mar 07, 2025
AAP’s 7 sins: How the party failed its initial promise and the damage it has doneSubscriber Only
February 03,2025 15:14:39 PM
Unique characteristics of AAP — as a party and also its government — evaporated in a few years. The saga of its politics during the last 11 years has been one of contradictions and confrontations.
Tue, Feb 04, 2025
In with the new, and the old: Indic ideas can contribute to good governanceSubscriber Only
December 24,2024 07:15:02 AM
Our ancient scriptures, history, as well as culture, are important inspirations to make good governance more meaningful. They make the concept more purposeful and result-oriented. As the Bhagavad Gita underlines, adhishthan is an important element at the foundation of everything, including governance - and PM Modi has already taken a step forward to imbibing it
Tue, Dec 24, 2024
How BJP overcame Lok Sabha reversal in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
November 26,2024 04:20:48 AM
A look into how the PM’s 'ek hain toh safe hain' slogan worked — behind the BJP’s success was a carefully crafted strategy to reboot the process of narrative-shaping and restoring confidence
Tue, Nov 26, 2024
Maharashtra elections: Mahayuti is ahead in part because of Uddhav Thackery’s and MVA’s failuresSubscriber Only
November 13,2024 04:20:52 AM
Apart from an obvious lack of coherence in the ideological positions of the MVA constituents, factors like difficulties in seat sharing and open squabbles over the CM face, have punctured its post-Lok Sabha confidence
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Welfare and not a yearning for popularity is what drives PM Modi, a rare thinker-leaderSubscriber Only
September 16,2024 18:07:36 PM
He has reached out to people with earnest appeals, motivated Indians to aim high, think big and work hard
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The answer to paper leaks — a question bankSubscriber Only
July 04,2024 07:53:07 AM
When a Question Bank providing a category-wise pool of questions is provided to the students at the beginning of an academic year, the element of secrecy vanishes. Professional wrongdoers out to leak a question paper also lose their ‘business’.
Thu, Jul 04, 2024
Congress’ three tactics — socialism, secularism, paranoia — and why they don’t work against the BJPSubscriber Only
April 27,2024 12:01:57 PM
Inheritance law controversy, recent comments by PM Modi on Congress can be pieced together to read between the lines in the Congress’ manifesto. Unlike BJP, the party has no new vision to offer
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Political parties cannot be a family businessSubscriber Only
February 26,2024 07:10:56 AM
Discrimination perpetrated by family-controlled politics is alien to the spirit of our Constitution. It is time to reform structure and functioning of these institutions
Mon, Feb 26, 2024
Ram temple in Ayodhya is just the start of India’s cultural renaissanceSubscriber Only
January 01,2024 16:19:21 PM
As India marks the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, the centenary of Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India and the centennial celebrations of the Vaikom Satyagraha this year, a new journey begins for the Indic spirit
Tue, Jan 02, 2024
This Diwali season, let’s focus on tradition, family — not smartphonesSubscriber Only
November 10,2023 19:10:09 PM
Indian festivals, including Diwali, are essentially a festival of relationships
Mon, Nov 13, 2023
Vinay Sahasrabudhe writes: The problem isn’t dynasty in parties – it’s dynastic partiesSubscriber Only
August 31,2023 07:07:38 AM
They are more prone to divisions and splits, leading to political instability
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
How Madan Das Devi helped ABVP evolve from a student organisation to a pan-India youth movementSubscriber Only
July 26,2023 18:14:04 PM
An ace organiser, he accepted people with their shortcomings and helped them rise above their frailties through his unconditional affection, without being preachy
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
World Yoga Day: Yoga’s challenge on the global stageSubscriber Only
June 21,2023 07:15:55 AM
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe and Manjunath Sharma writes: With yoga spreading globally, the next task could be about protecting the purity of yoga and preventing trivialisation, adulteration and distortion of the science
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
Why the erosion of the traditional Indian family is worryingSubscriber Only
May 15,2023 15:17:41 PM
Reforming our families is easier said than done. Woman-led, child-focused and elderly-sensitive families are the need of the hour
Wed, May 17, 2023
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: Indian philosophy can guide the world in these troubled timesSubscriber Only
April 13,2023 07:17:21 AM
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: When many countries in Europe and other parts are struggling to deal with multiculturalism, identity and lifestyle issues, India can build on its foundational values
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
Hindi in the world: In the era of cultural-flattening, India must strengthen its linguistic traditionsSubscriber Only
February 15,2023 07:00:45 AM
In a globalised world, Hindi needs to engage with other foreign languages from Sinhala to Uzbek and Bhutani to Khmer, and build more linguistic bridges, writes Vinay Sahasrabuddhe.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
How we can harness Indian cinema’s soft power in nation buildingSubscriber Only
November 16,2022 06:55:20 AM
With the rise of internet-based content, we need to go beyond cinema. The world is changing rapidly and if culture is going to be a valued commodity, it is important to begin investing it constructively in nation-building through various channels of its export.
Wed, Nov 16, 2022
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: A Disruption-mukt ParliamentSubscriber Only
August 09,2022 04:55:11 AM
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: When it comes to bills, on several occasions, Opposition members argue vehemently that for better scrutiny the bill is sent to the relevant standing committee.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
It is clear now: The days of illiberal liberalism are overSubscriber Only
April 01,2022 04:27:17 AM
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: Three recent events show that Indians have had enough of those who pamper a few and accede to their unreasonable demands
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Why India is misunderstood abroadSubscriber Only
March 08,2022 03:50:59 AM
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: Self-flagellation by Indians is to blame. Factual portrayal of the country doesn’t just mean focussing on shortcomings, it also demands talking about positive transformations.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
Why Taliban must ensure spiritual democracySubscriber Only
September 16,2021 04:00:20 AM
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: It has been a part of Afghanistan’s history, can help revive other democratic traditions and will create a spirit of accommodation that will get them global legitimacy
Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Why the Opposition holding Parliament hostage to political grandstanding denies people their rightsSubscriber Only
July 30,2021 03:05:36 AM
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe writes: Despite the fact that the government showed the willingness to discuss all issues — from Pegasus to the pandemic — as desired by the Opposition, ruckus continues to rule the roost.
Fri, Jul 30, 2021Journalism of Courage
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