Opinion

Explaining India’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war

21 May 2022 05:29 AM IST

The Russo-Ukraine conflict not only tells us about the grave challenges to the liberal international order, but tellingly indicates the weaknesses inherent in the nation-state system that has become the standard model of state formation since the post-War era. Born out of the Westphalian treaty of 1648 signed at the

Will Finland and Sweden joining NATO lead to peace in Europe?

20 May 2022 06:02 AM IST

Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO is a wise one. It will assist the smaller nations in deterring Russian plans to attack Europe.

Digital colonisation: A warning bell for India

20 May 2022 05:58 AM IST

If India does not take concrete steps on digital colonialism soon, we will have to face dire consequences in the future.

THE ROAD AHEAD FOR THE GRAND OLD PARTY IS FULL OF POTHOLES

19 May 2022 04:53 AM IST

It was the month of June. The occasion was another Chintan Shivir – the brainstorming camp of the Indian Youth Congress held at Pragati Maidan in Delhi. Present on the high podium was the scion of the Gandhi family Sanjay Gandhi, accompanied by the effervescent Ambika Soni, head of the

Biodiversity is our shared future

19 May 2022 04:50 AM IST

Every year the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) announces a theme-specific for that year’s Biodiversity Day on 22nd May. This year a theme that needs much introspection on the policy front is ‘Building a shared future for all life’. While the theme is a stark reminder to

‘CHINTA’ ABOUT THE CHINTIN SHIVIR

18 May 2022 07:02 AM IST

There was a lot of hype and coverage around the Congress Party’s introspection meet, or the Chintin Shivir held in Udaipur recently. But let us take a look as to whether this exercise was worth the hype. Yes on paper decisions were taken. Such as the one to deny more

Yogi Adityanath’s secularism has quelled India’s ‘minorityism’

18 May 2022 07:01 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister seems to be on a mission to dispel common beliefs about the Nehruvian style of secularism that has been adopted by the left for decades.

11 Ways to Make the Most of Your Post Office

18 May 2022 05:30 AM IST

Intro: The United States Postal Service is a necessary institution, but it can also be frustrating. Whether you’re mailing something essential or just picking up your mail, there are ways to make the most of your time at the post office. Here are eleven tips to help you get in

THERE MUST BE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE DELHI FIRE INCIDENT

17 May 2022 06:16 AM IST

The fire that broke out in an illegal factory in the Mundka Village close to the Delhi-Haryana border and claimed at least 27 lives has once again underlined the need for greater accountability. What has to be probed and ascertained is that how was this factory running in the native

Can India afford the scrapping of Article 124A?

17 May 2022 06:13 AM IST

Nobody would doubt the intention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the Sedition Law (Section 124A), but creating a narrative to say that the law would be scrapped is juvenile. Sections of intelligentsia including judges have argued for review to check its misuse. And the review should not be

The sedition law: Congress versus BJP

16 May 2022 05:45 AM IST

PM Modi’s historic decision to seek a re-examination of the archaic sedition law qualifies as a transformative moment in the quest for the fine balance between free speech and national security.

RENAMING OF STREETS AND PLACES CANNOT ALTER HISTORY

14 May 2022 03:13 AM IST

Earlier this week, certain right-wing activists demonstrated in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi demanding that the historic Qutab Minar should be renamed Vishnu Sthambh. Simultaneously another group of people wanted that the names of Shah Jahan Road and Tughlak Road in the Lutyens zone to be changed. Everyone is