Opinion

BRICS is the most fashionable hedging bet a Global South nation can make in this day and age. It has the protection of multilateralism and claims to have solutions to real-world problems which contributes to its appeal

It all began when Mushirul Hasan issued a public condemnation against Rajiv Gandhi, who caved into the pressure of the Muslim Ulema and banned Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’. The obvious consequences followed

Despite provocations, the majority of India’s 80 per cent Hindu population has not succumbed to majoritarianism. The millions who mourned Ratan Tata instinctively understood that

The US risks losing ground in the Indo-Pacific if it cannot find ways to manage its military commitments more efficiently. If China continues its opportunistic expansion while the US is distracted, the long-term consequences for regional security could be...

Too many powerful nations have too much at stake in not getting involved. They would rather be vocal spectators than gladiators in the arena

India risks losing significant geopolitical influence in Bangladesh if it does not navigate the situation carefully, especially if Jamaat gains power

The Israel-fired and American-made 'bunker busters' bore through the civilian citadel above before vaporising their quarry underground. Almost all of Hezbollah’s top brass were eliminated. Iran, Hezbollah’s patron, was the first to feel the aftershocks as...

As facts like the good impact of Cricket World Cup 2023 on the Indian economy become better known, one can hope to suffer less professional activists’ drivel.

Not only the country won its maiden gold medal both in the open and women competition for the first time, four members of Team India were declared best players on their boards too

Without proper governance, artificial intelligence could deepen societal divisions and undermine trust in the very systems it’s supposed to support. We need robust, forward-thinking regulations to make sure AI works for us, not against us

As an unapologetic Hindu, Prime Minister Modi has given the majority community the confidence to reclaim their Hinduness– ‘a view on life’ that was largely externed from Nehru's India

From state-of-the-art fabrication plants to thriving design hubs, India’s burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem promises not only economic growth, but also a new era of technological self-reliance

As J&K approaches crucial assembly polls, the NC and Congress seek a comeback. But their track record raises concerns. Can they offer a new path for J&K, or will their return simply reawaken old divisions? Voters must carefully weigh their options

Unlocking the potential of the food processing sector requires connecting Indian farmers and SMEs with global expertise. This collaboration can transform the industry, reducing waste, boosting exports, and creating a more sustainable food system

The Bank of Japan's recent rate hikes, while modest, signal a bold new approach: embracing moderate inflation to stimulate growth. This shift has global implications, as Japan’s vast foreign investments may soon flow back home, impacting markets worldwide

As long as the party-state structure remains unchanged, it is unrealistic to expect the judiciary to operate independently from CPC directives