Opinion

Captain Amarinder Singh likely to spearhead BJP effort in Punjab

11 Nov 2023 08:30 AM IST

It is more or less clear that former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and his family are in no mood to renew their long association with the Congress. On Thursday when his wife and suspended Congress MP, Preneet Kaur voted in the Ethics Committee in favour of a draft recommending

India conveys concern to US on activities of pro-Khalistanis in Canada

11 Nov 2023 08:28 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar gave a message to Antony Blinken that a swift and strict action by the US against pro-Khalistan elements is a must. The Indian and US ministers also focused on the Indo-Pacific amid China’s aggressive agenda. The fifth India-US “2+2” Ministerial Dialogue held here on Friday saw

Unmasking pollutions’s silent stranglehold on India’s economy

10 Nov 2023 09:39 AM IST

Delhi, the vibrant capital of India, is gasping for breath as it grapples with a crisis that not only threatens public health but also silently burdens the nation’s economy. Delhi’s air quality has plunged into the hazardous zone, registering a jaw-dropping ten times above the recommended safe limit. While the

Pakistan is reaping only what it sowed

10 Nov 2023 09:35 AM IST

With the spike in terror strikes by the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) and some other militant groups in various regions of Pakistan over the past few months, Islamabad has begun throwing tantrums at Afghanistan for not taking any action to rein in these groups “operating” from its soil. Some Pakistan officials even

World leaders take note of the visionary Modi government and a powerful diaspora

10 Nov 2023 09:32 AM IST

The Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been so positively relevant on the global stage in recent years. It is hard historically to see when the country—controlled by Indians for themselves—has been so significant beyond its borders, and moving economically forward so fast. Yet, highly relevant now is

Dengue and pregnancy: Balancing risk and prevention

09 Nov 2023 09:09 AM IST

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, has emerged as a serious public health concern globally, affecting nearly 400 million people worldwide. In India, where the burden of mosquito-borne diseases is significant, dengue poses a particular threat, especially to pregnant women. Recent research has shed light on the alarming statistics: dengue

Unpacking India’s ban on African Catfish and related health concerns

09 Nov 2023 09:04 AM IST

In June 2023, the Fisheries Department of Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, issued a stern warning against individuals involved in breeding African Catfish—also known as Thai Magur—reiterating the species’ prohibited status in India. This is not the first instance of the fisheries department issuing such a ban related to this species of

China’s message to the Arab-Muslim world

09 Nov 2023 09:00 AM IST

A curious case of a distorted map has led to much speculation internationally. It was found last week that Chinese corporate entities Alibaba and Baidu have obliterated Israel from their online maps. Although a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that the Chinese government had not derecognised Israel, the question is,

The air we breathe – Living in toxic times

08 Nov 2023 09:28 AM IST

It’s that time of the year when once again the focus is on the air quality and the toxicity of the air we breathe. Come November and living in and around the National Capital Region is as bad as living in a gas chamber. And each year its the same

Mangadh, the Adivasi Jallianwala: Confined to footnotes of history

08 Nov 2023 09:25 AM IST

Forgotten and confined to oblivion, in a densely forested area of the Mangadh hills in the Banswara district of Rajasthan, bordering Gujarat lies the Mangadh Dham, a site of tremendous historical significance. It was this site that witnessed of one of the most horrendous massacres of innocent people in India’s

Congress faces slim chance in Rajasthan: Poll surveys

08 Nov 2023 09:20 AM IST

Going by poll surveys and political pundits’ prediction, the Congress has little or a slim chance to retain Rajasthan. But in the event of the grand old party managing to prove pollsters’ wrong, would Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi consider crowning Ashok Gehlot again? The prospects of ‘Gehlot dobara’

In a world of disorder, PM Modi’s military policies are crucial to maintain

07 Nov 2023 09:06 AM IST

The presumption in some political quarters is there are benefits to a zero-sum game. That there can be only one winner. For example, the weaker America and the West are, the better off much of the rest of the world is and will be. India emphasises differently, seeing the world