Opinion

In Pakistan, Kashmir pitch will be shriller ahead of elections

17 Nov 2023 09:07 AM IST

By all indications, Pakistan’s ruling politicians are looking for ways to divert the attention of their citizens from the failures of the government in Islamabad ahead of the upcoming general elections scheduled to be held in February next year. The political parties which have ruled the country for several years

Dalit vote dynamics: Crucial role in ongoing state elections

16 Nov 2023 09:15 AM IST

Dalits reside in large numbers in every state of India, making their significance pronounced in elections and serving as a central discourse in Indian democracy. It is true that due to the dominance of the OBC reservation issue in the politico-public sphere of India, the discourse around Dalits and tribals

Gender Budgeting and Healthcare Access: Navigating the Path to Equality in India

16 Nov 2023 09:13 AM IST

Access to healthcare is crucial for upholding the right to life in India. Despite its economic growth, India faces ongoing challenges in ensuring widespread healthcare access. To truly promote equality, India must not only strive for gender equality in the workforce but also prioritize healthcare access for women. According to

China’s entropic war against the U.S.

16 Nov 2023 09:09 AM IST

Remember Neville Roy Singham, the American born Sri Lankan-Cuban, at the centre of the NewsClick controversy? He is alleged to have funded journalists associated with the aforementioned website to publish pro-China and anti-India propaganda pieces, a charge he denies. A hard-core Marxist millionaire, he lives in Shanghai. Not too long

How to Identify Early Signs of a Relationship Impacting Mental Health

15 Nov 2023 09:18 AM IST

A healthy, loving relationship can be one of life’s greatest joys. However, it can also be a source of stress and strain, potentially leading to adverse effects on mental health if not managed effectively. Recognising the early signs of a relationship impacting mental health is crucial in order to address

Polls apart Congress vs BJP battle for the Hindi heartland

15 Nov 2023 09:15 AM IST

Campaigning for the round of assembly elections in the Hindi heartland is reaching a crescendo, with both the BJP and the Congress battling each other. The fight here is between these two national parties with regional parties coming into play mostly as a spoiler for the Congress vote. In Telangana

Prime Minister Modi’s push for farmers

15 Nov 2023 09:12 AM IST

PM Modi has always recognized and cherished the pivotal role of our dedicated farmers in the nation’s growth and well being and has, accordingly, implemented a range of welfare measures to uplift the agricultural sector. The initiatives aim to ensure the financial status and enhance the lives of the farmers

Sports, children, and a saga of change!

14 Nov 2023 09:29 AM IST

The biggest leveller, the greatest motivator and a complete life-changer, every step of the way! Kohli did not become ‘Virat’ in a day. Nor did Mohammed Shiraj traverse a path of roses on his tumultuous rise to stardom. Neeraj Chopra was not born with a javelin in hand. Look deep,

Rajnath Singh mentions China at 2+2 meeting

14 Nov 2023 09:25 AM IST

One of the most remarkable statements emerging from the just concluded 2+2 meeting between India and US defence and foreign ministers was made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He called out China in no uncertain terms by saying, “…The India-US defence relationship has evolved into a strategic partnership characterised by

Is Justin Trudeau guilty of inadvertently facilitating potential mass murder?

14 Nov 2023 09:22 AM IST

Given the urgency of the issue it is time to sound the alarm bells and challenge the hypocrisy, if not duplicity of the Canadian government and its leader. Some days ago, the Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun made an extraordinary statement. He advised Sikhs not to board any Air India

Global Diplomacy shifts: India-US dialogue amid Israel-Hamas conflict fallout

11 Nov 2023 10:13 AM IST

While Israel-Hamas conflict does not seem to be ending any sooner, global affairs observed significant developments impacting overall world politics. While the nations are busy in resolving (?) Israel-Hamas conflict, India and the US started its fifth 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi to discuss prioritised strategic issues and opportunities. This

India braces ocean defence

11 Nov 2023 08:35 AM IST

Amid global turmoil of the Ukraine and Israel wars, a new strategic front opens up in Sri Lanka with $ 553 million US investment at joint venture of India’s Adani group and a Sri Lanka company and a string of moves for Indian ports across the Indian Ocean region. The