Express Opinion

The career of the “literary” has not been very different from the Brahmin’s protectionism of the mantra, an inheritance kept out of the reach of the non-Brahmin. One of the ways in which this has

Before India’s “love jihad”, Pakistan found its way to getting rid of its Christians. Blasphemy was pinned on them with the confidence that no judge would let them off the hook, with pious crowds demanding

Farmers’ genuine concerns must be addressed as soon as possible so that they can continue producing food and fibre needed for the ever-increasing population.

This is the time for India to take bold action if it wants to meet its objectives by 2047 or before. India must plan a green recovery from the current COVID-19 crisis to ensure a

A complacent approach that assumes that all necessary measures, including the Poshan Abhiyan, are in place and the reversal in progress is only momentary will be a sure way to inflict a debilitating, irreversible impact

The Supreme Court’s suggestion of a committee of farm law stakeholders offers a way forward — both sides should take it.

Deepening ties with Dhaka are important for both nations. Delhi must not let domestic political rhetoric derail diplomatic gains.

Unesco has recognised Singapore’s hawkers. With right incentives, their counterparts in India have similar potential.

At the call of the All Assam Students Union and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad, thousands of satyagrahis courted arrest all over the state by taking out processions and defying prohibitory orders.

Meghalaya has a unique administrative structure among all Indian states. The entire state — save a tiny area within the capital Shillong — is covered by the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India under

It can be used to design more efficient caseload management systems, inform resource allocation in courts and improve judicial efficiency

While job creation typically tends to follow economic recovery, surely, by now, given that value added by almost all sectors is around 90 per cent of last year’s levels, the distress in the labour market

Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes: Let me assure farmers, once they begin to reap the benefits, we will be proved right.

What is the purpose of such a law? There is no data produced by the UP government on any harm from inter-faith marriages.

At Muzaffarpur, the Delhi-bound Jayanti Janata Express had to be cancelled because some miscreants set fire to it. The fire was quickly brought under control. In Dalmia Nagar in Rohtas district, the telephone exchange and

France should reward, not fine, Paris mayor for hiring more women in positions of power. That’s where they belong.

In the long run, the pandemic provides an unprecedented learning opportunity and opens up possibilities of accelerating our TB elimination endeavour. Here is why.

Various states have attempted to reopen schools, with limited successes due to the resurgence of the virus. Barring some attempts, such as conduct of entrance tests and optional attendance by some pupils, schools have remained

Congress is the loser in local bodies polls, as CPM regains ground lost in 2019 general election.

High reserve price for spectrum led to poor auction outcomes in past. Government must look beyond revenue maximisation.

The experience of bank failures across the world throws light on the nexus between politicians, corporates and the bank higher-ups. The losers in all such cases are the depositors and the workers.

A year after alleged police excesses against protesting students at Jamia and AMU, jurisprudence to protect them, provide redress remains inadequate criminalisation.

The attempt to rob women of their agency is an attempt to produce a docile female population that does as it is told, and does not rebel against societal and familial directives.

UP has a population of approximately 24 crore, the highest in any Indian state. Its population is exceeded by only four countries in the world and is more than that of many European countries combined.

Beethoven has become associated with some of Europe’s most cherished ideals. The opening theme of his Fifth Symphony was used as a symbol for victory during World War II.