Opinion: Maratha Quota-A Short-Term Measure For Electoral Gains?

Opinion: Maratha Quota-A Short-Term Measure For Electoral Gains?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday February 21, 2024

Experts feel the current dynamics within the ruling coalition, where each party seeks to be the dominant player, has forced the Shinde government to take this step just weeks ahead of elections.

Opinion: BJP's Rajya Sabha Names Signal Change. Congress's, Only Inertia

Opinion: BJP's Rajya Sabha Names Signal Change. Congress's, Only Inertia

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday February 20, 2024

The BJP's list gives confidence to its cadre that everyone has a chance. The Congress, on the other hand, seems to have repeated most of its candidates in an attempt to adjust heavyweights.

Opinion: Floundering I.N.D.I.A Cuts A Sorry Figure Against BJP's '370' Push

Opinion: Floundering I.N.D.I.A Cuts A Sorry Figure Against BJP's '370' Push

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Tuesday February 20, 2024

Modi's well-crafted strategy for the Lok Sabha polls was reflected in the recent national council meeting of the BJP in Delhi. Against that, the Congress-led I.N.D.I.A bloc seems to be cutting a sorry figure.

Opinion: India-UAE - A Budding Affair Powered By Chemistry And Opportunity

Opinion: India-UAE - A Budding Affair Powered By Chemistry And Opportunity

Kanwal Sibal | Monday February 19, 2024

Both nations today see each other as important partners in their growth trajectories. This shift in ties has been possible, in no small measure, due to the personal chemistry between PM Modi and the UAE's Emir.

Opinion: Electoral Bonds-Beyond The Supreme Court's Brake, A Few Questions

Opinion: Electoral Bonds-Beyond The Supreme Court's Brake, A Few Questions

Anirudh Burman | Monday February 19, 2024

The court's order corrects informational imbalances, but it negates the modest advancements made in promoting formal banking channels for political donations.

Opinion: Electoral Bonds Ban Will Do Little When Cash Is King

Opinion: Electoral Bonds Ban Will Do Little When Cash Is King

Amitabh Tiwari | Monday February 19, 2024

Cash is the main source of election funding in India. Electoral bonds accounted for just around 10% of the total amount spent by parties and candidates in a single election cycle of five years from 2018 to 2023.

Opinion: An $18 Big Mac Meal Is Bad For America

Opinion: An $18 Big Mac Meal Is Bad For America

Bobby Ghosh, Bloomberg | Monday February 19, 2024

The American burger owes its iconic status, above all, to being inexpensive.

Opinion: India-UAE Partnership: Making Up For Lost Time, Finally

Opinion: India-UAE Partnership: Making Up For Lost Time, Finally

Anil Padmanabhan | Friday February 16, 2024

The personal chemistry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has catalysed diplomatic action, allowing their economies to benefit from each other's strengths.

Your Guide to Setting Up And Managing Parental Control On YouTube

Your Guide to Setting Up And Managing Parental Control On YouTube

Anand Murali | Friday February 16, 2024

YouTube is a vast ocean of content where curiosity meets creativity, but not all shores are safe for young explorers.

Opinion: A Death, An Arrest-Why Manya's Story Is A Wake-Up Call For Bengaluru

Opinion: A Death, An Arrest-Why Manya's Story Is A Wake-Up Call For Bengaluru

Pankaj Mishra | Friday February 16, 2024

Bengaluru's rapid urban growth has come at the cost of shoddy civic planning and citizens' safety. The death of nine-year-old Manya in December is yet another reminder that the city needs immediate fixes.

Opinion: In India's State Vs Governor Battles, Let Dignity Win

Opinion: In India's State Vs Governor Battles, Let Dignity Win

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday February 15, 2024

While some friction is understandable given the political affiliations of the incumbents, the faceoffs in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana highlight the need for decorum to be maintained during conflicts between governors and state governments.

Opinion: My Baptism By Fire Moment While Contesting Lok Sabha Elections

Opinion: My Baptism By Fire Moment While Contesting Lok Sabha Elections

Ashutosh | Wednesday February 14, 2024

"Leaving behind my glamorous and lucrative job as the editor of a news channel, I had ventured into politics. The AAP was a new party with revolutionary ideas, capturing my imagination after the Anna movement against corruption," writes Ashutosh.

Opinion: India's Foreign Policy Today Is A Fine Blend Of Idealism And Realism

Opinion: India's Foreign Policy Today Is A Fine Blend Of Idealism And Realism

Bibek Debroy and Aditya Sinha | Wednesday February 14, 2024

Moving beyond the idealistic echoes of its past, India has adopted an approach of gritty realism as it positions itself on the world stage. Its a high-stakes game, one centred around the singular pursuit of national interest.

Opinion: Under PM Modi, India-UAE Ties Are At An All-Time High

Opinion: Under PM Modi, India-UAE Ties Are At An All-Time High

Bharti Mishra Nath | Tuesday February 13, 2024

What started as bilateral relations between India and the UAE have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership today, whose strength is evident from the fact that this will be PM Modi's seventh visit to the country since August 2015.

Opinion: Return of Indian Nationals From Qatar Is A Big Relief

Opinion: Return of Indian Nationals From Qatar Is A Big Relief

Vivek Katju | Tuesday February 13, 2024

For Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the release marks a political success.