Opinion

I.N.D.I.A can retain its shape only Congress is ready to shrink itself voluntarily

28 Jul 2023 07:52 AM IST

Although I.N.D.I.A. has about 26 parties, the ones that clash with the Congress are the main parties in the alliance. They tentatively joined the meeting in Bengaluru. If Congress does not compete with them in their turfs of dominance, neither contesting independently nor looking for seat sharing, they don’t have

India signals hardening of stance on Pakistan, China

28 Jul 2023 07:50 AM IST

The statements made by top ministers and officials of the Narendra Modi government over the past few days are a clear indicator of the fact that India is going to harden its position on Pakistan and China. There are ample indications that India is ready to give further fillip to

Indian Italian relationships set to reach different level

28 Jul 2023 07:48 AM IST

The relationships between India and Italy is quite unique, which dates back to Roman era. It has seen many turbulent times and has gone through ups and down in last 200 years but still stood firm like rock. This year, with the signing of the joint declaration between Indian Prime

Opposition is running after optics, not substance

27 Jul 2023 08:00 AM IST

Two separate no-confidence motions against the NDA government were submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday. One was by the Congress, the other by K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s BRS, proving, as expected, that I.N.D.I.A., of which both parties are supposedly a part of, have a long way to go before

The presence of women in the Indian boardroom for a reformist society

27 Jul 2023 07:59 AM IST

In any progressive society, gender equality and women’s empowerment have long been seen as the most important cornerstones of success. The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are essential for a country’s inclusive and sustainable development, also include gender equality and women’s empowerment. The accomplishment of Goal Five, which deals

Know your rights to access free healthcare via govt schemes

27 Jul 2023 07:54 AM IST

From physical visits to doctors to video consultations, the healthcare system in India has come a long way. The sector has made significant progress in medicine, treatment, research and drug discovery in recent years. However, medical emergencies can knock on the door at any time, resulting in exorbitant bills, pushing

National Research Foundation: Why an excellent idea can go awry

26 Jul 2023 08:21 AM IST

The much-hyped National Research Foundation conceived by the new education policy will likely be born soon. The Union Cabinet has approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023 to be introduced in Parliament. The Bill is already listed amongst the new Bills proposed to be taken up during the monsoon

Finally, Manipur gets Delhi’s attention

26 Jul 2023 08:17 AM IST

The Opposition has set the tone for a stormy Monsoon session. The rapes and sexual harassment of women and the ethnic violence that has been engulfing Manipur for the last few months, have finally found national concern and the Opposition is right in raising this in Parliament. The government seems

Was Winston Churchill a war criminal and genocidal dictator?

26 Jul 2023 08:15 AM IST

In 2012, the BBC carried out a poll on the hundred greatest Brits, and as a result of that poll, Winston Churchill emerged as the greatest Briton. The results of that poll were subsequently taken down, but there is no question that in the minds of many Brits, even today,

For long, Manipur’s tribal women have struggled in their quest for justice

25 Jul 2023 08:14 AM IST

Manipur, a northeast state of India, is known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly the traditional dance form called Manipuri dance. It is a classical dance form that has been practised for centuries and is deeply ingrained in the state’s culture. Regarding the references to Manipur in ancient texts like

India should not let yuan get upper hand in BRICS

25 Jul 2023 08:10 AM IST

Ahead of the BRICS summit in South Africa next month, an interesting piece of news surfaced about BRICS currency not being on the agenda of the meeting. “There’s never been talk of a BRICS currency, it’s not on the agenda,” Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s Ambassador at Large: Asia and BRICS

Manipur crisis: Violence always hits women disproportionately

25 Jul 2023 08:07 AM IST

Since May 2023, Manipur has seen fresh bouts of crisis. What began as a protest over Scheduled Tribe status for a certain segment of the population has turned into full-blown ethnic violence. Hundreds of people were killed and the Indian Army had to be called in to control the situation.