Express Opinion

Some opposition for the sake of politics notwithstanding, the sentiment in the Valley was well captured by the MPs’ memorandum which said, ‘A Kashmiri’, besides being a human being, is ‘an Indian’

First came the fancy cafes, then the tall apartments. The isolated spots were exposed by Instagram influencers. Hordes of people descended to these “Must Visit Places”, and soon they became littered with broken beer bottles,

The culture ministry’s intervention, stalling the announcement of the awards, represents a direct assault on Akademi’s tradition of autonomy, signalling an end to the era of non-interference

As Ethiopia seeks fresh partners amid global constraints, India emerges as a trusted strategic and economic ally

Even as a spy thriller meant for entertainment, Dhurandhar warrants introspection. Whether supported by directorial sensibility or not, the film bares the sickness of neighbourly hate by any nation that may leave the economy in

For India, the way forward is avoiding either endorsement or disapproval, engaging across the political spectrum, and clearly signalling readiness to work with whichever government emerges from a credible vote

It was heartening to see J P Nadda, the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, ‘yield’ twice during his speech to allow an Opposition MP to intervene

The power of the box office, public opinion and government backing all but overrode those who sought to draw attention to these films’ shortcuts, plotholes and disquieting ideologies. So who exactly is being persecuted here?

The real panic isn't about politics. It’s about losing narrative control

The rapidity of this fall was particularly sharp as the rupee lost 3 per cent relative to the dollar since November 15.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on December 19, 1985.

Today, with academia on the cusp of change, it is this tradition that we must carry forward — one that creates an equal and respectful relationship between the learner and the teacher, that encourages questions

That the evolution of Homo sapiens —in fact, the species’ very existence —has been shaped by more factors than previously imagined makes for a richer story, one that should deepen humans’ appreciation for their own

Delhi must be careful not to take political sides in Dhaka, while sticking to its core principles. The political class in Bangladesh, for its part, needs to show maturity ahead of the election

The government’s replies to questions in the Lok Sabha on November 29, 2021, and July 18, 2022, show that even the Covid lockdown could not completely clean Delhi’s air. The fix lies in prediction, participation,

One of the principal arguments advanced against the MGNREGA is that it raises wages. This concern underlies the clamour to restrict the scheme to the agricultural off-season. But in the context of the extreme precarity

Jawaharlal Nehru, ideologically inclined towards the Left, remained firmly anchored in the political realities of his time. For Indira Gandhi, being left of the Centre was a strategic political tool. Both leaders succeeded electorally not

Congress’s reliance on legal means to combat formidable political force of Sangh Parivar shows lack of foresight, organisational reach

Nitish Kumar Hijab Row: In India, where the journey of women into the professional sphere is already fraught, the implications of such an act are deeply corrosive

Bihar’s administrative realignment signals a shift in thinking. Its impact will depend on how effectively recognition translates into action

Sudanese or Black African lives are just not seen as worthy of outrage, solidarity, or global mobilisation

I have spent time and money looking for relief that has remained elusive. What has exhausted me the most, however, is the loop I am trapped in. Again and again, I am told that stress

Competitiveness and quality must advance together. Regulation that raises costs without raising safety standards undermines the very manufacturing strategy India is trying to build.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on December 18, 1985.

China has responded to the Japanese PM's remarks about Taiwan in a manner consistent with past confrontations, leveraging both economic and military pressure