Opinion

It is a significant step towards concretisation of the prohibition of child marriage in Assam, as the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935, allows marriages to be registered even if both parties have not attained the legal age

The initiative does give Corporate Social Responsibility a different dimension altogether. It lifts CSR from the realm of the perfunctory to the warm drama of flesh, blood and soul of our co-creatures

The expansion of India’s diplomatic footprint runs parallel to its global stature and influence receiving a major fillip in recent years. Today, when India says something on global or multilateral platforms, the international community takes note

The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, complemented by the introduction of advanced coaches and safety measures, reflects a holistic vision to revolutionise Indian Railways

During his visit to India, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dr Kao Kim Hourn will engage in discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other dignitaries

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's OBC status, but he seems to have forgotten one thing – that two decades ago, his own party leaders launched a scathing political attack on the then Gujarat chief minister for...

The Israel-Hamas conflict is more than just a distant geopolitical squabble for India; it’s a complex puzzle with pieces that affect India’s energy security, economic stability and diplomatic relationships

The interim budget gives us the impression that the government is committed to better implementing current schemes rather than announcing new initiatives

ECP’s conduct highlights how the Commission appears to be in cahoots with the military-led establishment in denying a level playing field to all political parties, thereby compromising its constitutional duties to ensure the integrity of elections

Jigs Ashar’s latest 'The Cabinet Conspiracy' is an exciting political thriller that guarantees to deliver the pace and twists reminiscent of Jeffrey Archer and Frederick Forsyth

When the tale of a family and a shrine intersect, meaningful exchanges appear to take place. The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, held in Ayodhya is a momentous occasion and its significance goes way beyond India

The very fact that thought leaders from all walks of life gathered for the consecration is a testament to the fact that the society at large is in consonance with the Prime Minister as far as ‘spiritual nationalism’ is concerned

The biggest lesson from Atal Setu is that a new, confident Viksit Bharat, soon to be the third-largest economy of the world, has begun its fast-forward march to join the galaxy of developed nations

With an enhanced round-the-clock power supply, India will not only be a better place for its households but will be more adept at attracting major industries and businesses which rely on unrestricted electricity for their operations

The Prime Minister's gesture, beyond the routine political courtesy, exemplifies a statesmanlike approach that rises above party lines. It underscores the recognition of a shared cultural heritage that binds the diverse tapestry of India

Measured in terms of influence, if we consider the Maurya Empire as a rough starting point and end it with the death of Harshavardhana of Kannauj, we get a panoramic time travel lounged over an uninterrupted millennium of imperial Hindu rule