Opinion

China should practise what it advises

25 Aug 2023 08:33 AM IST

In his address to the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in the South African city of Johannesburg, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that BRICS countries should expand political and security cooperation and maintain peace and tranquility. Xi also said that the BRICS nations should oppose economic coercion and

In India’s vibrant democracy, girls find their inner calling

24 Aug 2023 08:44 AM IST

What is most cherished and valued about the rights that we enjoy as citizens of India’s vibrant democracy that has just celebrated another Independence Day? That we can think freely, express an opinion, roam our beautiful country and earn our living, independently—as long as we don’t cause harm to others,

Balancing rights and security aspects while navigating the preventive detention landscape

24 Aug 2023 08:41 AM IST

The Indian Constitution provides many rights covering both good and negative elements, individual and collective areas, and civic, political, cultural, and social domains. It also establishes a framework of fundamental rights and guiding principles. Nevertheless, Article 22 (3)-(7), which deals with preventive detention, raises a controversial aspect of this constitutional

Sri Lanka must address India’s security concerns

24 Aug 2023 08:39 AM IST

In what has sparked security concerns in India, China has requested permission for a “research ship” to dock in Sri Lanka. Now Colombo has to take a call on the request from Beijing. While dealing with the request from Beijing, the Sri Lankan government must also address the security concerns

The wobbling Chinese economy: Factors responsible, control measures and the way ahead

23 Aug 2023 08:26 AM IST

China, the world’s second-biggest economy, is going through intense economic times. From now onwards, indefinitely quite a while, the Asian Giant has been under enormous tension, reflected by feeble economic data. The world has gotten so familiar with a China that generates fortunate economic outcomes that it’s difficult to get

Kharge gets his 2024 team in place

23 Aug 2023 08:25 AM IST

The Congress President has finally reshuffled the Working Committee with a mix of young and old, Rahul Gandhi loyalists, G-23 members and some of his own team. The fact that Mallikarjun Kharge brought Shashi Tharoor into the Working Committee was a nice touch, for Tharoor had contested the party’s Presidential

PM Modi is working hard to help India reclaim its lost glory

22 Aug 2023 08:35 AM IST

Ever since Independence, over the past subsequent decades, India has gradually cemented its position in international equations. At a time when the world order was largely shaped by the United States of America, India with its soft power diplomacy was managing its evolution adhering to independent domestic and foreign policies.

At BRICS: India is a beacon of hope for Global South

22 Aug 2023 08:34 AM IST

Now that the BRICS summit is here, there is suddenly a chorus from both the West and India, that India should stay away from a platform where China’s word will become rule, sooner or later. While there is no doubt of China’s influence on the BRICS and its attempt to

Global aid can help the Hasina government deliver on ambitious goals in Bangladesh’s new budget

22 Aug 2023 08:32 AM IST

In 15 years in power, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been deeply invested in mega development projects and policies aimed at generating growth and alleviating poverty, mainly in the rural areas of Bangladesh. An examination of the main economic indicators shows us that Bangladesh’s GDP grew from $91.6 bln in

West’s Refugee Policies, Danger to World/India: Yet, Indian model may offer solutions

21 Aug 2023 08:38 AM IST

Night after night, it seems some rickety boat and/or one overfilled to the gills has sunk with results of human tragedy. Children, women and others unnecessarily have seen their graveyards, watery ones to which they have often died painfully and well before old age. Most of those fleeing worldwide are

BJP plays mind games in Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh

21 Aug 2023 08:36 AM IST

By declaring its first list of candidates for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, the Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking to create a perception regarding its preparedness for the battle. It is also an attempt by the Saffron Brigade to send clear signals that in these two

Financial Literacy in the Digital Age: Empowering Indian investors through Fintech Education

21 Aug 2023 08:34 AM IST

Only 27% of Indian adults – and 24% of women – meet the minimum level of financial literacy as defined by the Reserve Bank of India. The Indian financial sector is undergoing rapid changes, and one of the most noteworthy developments is the emergence of fintech platforms that are transforming